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Garden Investment

🌿 Garden Pricing & Cost Guide

At JTF Garden Design, we believe every garden deserves exceptional design and craftsmanship — and clear, transparent pricing from the very start.

Our entry level for full landscaping installations starts from around £15,000, which typically includes a complete garden clean-up, a small terrace, new fencing, and fresh planting. From there, your investment depends on garden size, access, materials, and the level of transformation you’d like to achieve.

Typical Project Levels

Essential Garden Makeover — £15,000 – £25,000


Perfect for smaller spaces or practical updates, including clearance, fresh paving, new fencing, and simple planting schemes

Signature Landscape Build — £30,000 – £70,000

Our most popular range, ideal for clients wanting a complete redesign. These projects often include terracing, lighting, bespoke planters, multiple seating zones, and tailored planting plans.

Bespoke Outdoor Transformation — £70,000 – £150,000+

For larger or more detailed designs with high-end materials, garden rooms, pools, mature planting, and luxury finishes.

All figures are indicative and tailored through a detailed site visit and design process

How We Build (and Price) Your Garden

 

 

1. Site Preparation & Clearance

 

Every great garden starts with a clean foundation.

  • Removal of overgrown shrubs, trees, and vegetation

  • Bulk skip hire for rubble and green waste removal

  • Tree felling and root clearance

 

2. Groundworks, Levels & Drainage

 

We prepare the soil, set accurate levels, and install soakaways and drainage systems to prevent waterlogging.

  • Groundworks and machine team from £1,300 per day

  • Terracing, retaining walls, and sub-bases for patios and structures

 

3. Fencing & Boundaries

 

We offer a range of long-lasting, stylish fencing solutions:

  • Concrete posts with overlap or close board panels

  • Premium timber fencing

  • Low-maintenance composite fencing

 

4. Hard Landscaping (the Fun Bit!)

 

From terraces to steps, this is where your garden takes shape.

  • Porcelain patio (supplied & installed): from £230/m²

  • Composite decking: from £200/m²

  • Timber decking: from £190/m²

  • Rendered garden walls (including waterproofing & paint): £280/m²

  • Bullnose York stone or sandstone steps: from £350 / linear m

  • Clay brick paths (e.g. herringbone pattern): £260/m²

 

5. Garden Structures & Screens

  • Composite cladding screens: from £220/m²

  • Cedar slatted screens: from £280/m²

  • Concrete or screed bases for sheds/hot tubs/spas: from £150/m²

  • Garden sheds: typically £800 – £2,000 depending on size and quality

 

6. Driveways & Surfaces

  • Resin-bound driveways: around £190/m²

  • Block paving: around £200/m²

 

7. Soil, Planting & Finishing Touches

Healthy soil makes all the difference.

  • Soil & compost mix: around £135 / tonne (supplied & installed)

  • Planting labour: about 15 % of plant value for plants carried through access

  • Large specimen trees requiring cranes are priced separately

  • Personal plant-shopping experiences available for mature planting

8. Lighting & Irrigation

Bring your garden to life day and night.

  • Garden lighting: from £125 per fitting (smart or remote control)

  • Automated irrigation systems: £850 – £2,500 depending on size

 

Design & Technical Drawings

We include initial design concepts in every landscape quotation so that you can visualise the layout before committing.

For more technical projects, we can provide:

  • Excavation and construction drawings

  • Planting plans

  • Lighting layouts and elevations

Technical documentation is quoted separately depending on complexity.

What Affects Cost

  • Access & logistics: narrow side passages or limited parking can extend project time.

  • Ground conditions: heavy clay, poor drainage, or rubble affect groundwork costs.

  • Specification: premium materials, complex patterns, or bespoke finishes increase labour.

  • Structures & services: pools, garden rooms, electrics and data points require additional work.

 

Why Choose JTF

  • End-to-end service: design, build and planting all managed by one experienced team.

  • Transparent quotes: no hidden costs, just clear allowances and detailed specifications.

  • High craftsmanship: every detail — from soil preparation to lighting — is handled with care.

 

Ready to Begin?

  1. Book a site visit — we’ll assess access, levels, and your vision.

  2. Develop your design — 3D visualisations and clear specifications.

  3. Receive a fixed proposal — transparent scope, schedule, and staged payments.

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