How is domestic landscaping different from a patio quote?

A patio quote covers one slab of work. A domestic landscaping quote covers the whole garden - levels, drainage, hard landscaping, soft landscaping and lighting - so nothing gets missed at the boundary between trades.

Do you plant borders or just do the hard landscaping?

Both - we handle turf, wildflower and border planting alongside the hard landscaping. On larger schemes we bring in a planting designer where a specific seasonal palette is wanted.

How long does a full garden landscape take?

Typical Surrey/Hampshire domestic gardens run 2-5 weeks from strip-out to handover, depending on drainage complexity and how much hard landscaping is involved.

Can you work around existing structures I want to keep?

Yes - existing patios, mature trees, sheds and garden rooms are commonly kept and worked around. We agree the retain-vs-remove list on the design visit.

Do you handle drainage properly?

Every landscape scheme starts with a levels and drainage plan - falls away from the house, land drains where clay traps water, and soakaways sized for the impermeable area.

Yes - Ascot is inside our 30-mile coverage zone from Ash Vale and we work in SL5 every week.

How quickly can you quote a domestic landscaping project in Ascot?

Most Ascot enquiries get a free site visit within five working days and a written quote within a week of that visit.

How long does a domestic landscaping project take?

Allow 2-5 weeks on a typical Ascot property. Sloping plots, restricted access or larger formats add to that and we'll flag it on the quote.

Do I need permission from Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead?

For most domestic landscaping project work, no - but anything affecting the public highway (dropped kerbs) or a conservation frontage goes through Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. We'll tell you on the visit which forms apply.

Service

Domestic Landscaping

Domestic landscaping is a different job to a single-service quote. We take a whole rear or front garden - levels, drainage, hard landscaping, soft planting, lighting and access - and hand it back as one finished space, priced up front and delivered by one crew.

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What's included

Porcelain, sandstone or block paved patios
Turf, wildflower or artificial lawn options
Drainage falls, land drains and soakaways
Sleeper steps, retaining walls and raised beds
Low-voltage garden lighting and power
Fence, gate and side-access tidy-up

Our process

01
Design visit
We walk the garden, note levels, drainage and use, then agree the finished layout.
02
Fixed quote
One written price broken down by hard, planting, drainage and lighting.
03
Strip out
Old paving, turf, fencing and structures removed and disposed of.
04
Levels & drainage
New falls set, land drains and soakaways installed where needed.
05
Hard build
Patio, walls, steps and paths laid on proper sub-bases with clean edges.
06
Planting & finish
Turf, borders, lighting and any furniture bases finished together.

What to expect on a domestic landscaping project

Typical timeline

2-5 weeks

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Indicative pricing

Full domestic landscaping schemes typically run £8,500 to £45,000 depending on garden size, drainage, walls and planting.

Why us

30+ years on the tools across Surrey & Hampshire. Family-run, fully insured, no subcontracted crews.

Local factors we plan around

clay-heavy Fleet, Elvetham Heath and Church Crookham gardens where drainage falls decide the whole layout
small-plot Farnborough estates where making a compact garden feel bigger is the real design challenge
sloped Guildford and Farnham plots where retaining walls and stepped terraces are half the budget
shaded north-facing rear gardens where lawn choice, planting and lighting all need rethinking together

Frequently asked questions

How is domestic landscaping different from a patio quote?: A patio quote covers one slab of work. A domestic landscaping quote covers the whole garden - levels, drainage, hard landscaping, soft landscaping and lighting - so nothing gets missed at the boundary between trades.
Do you plant borders or just do the hard landscaping?: Both - we handle turf, wildflower and border planting alongside the hard landscaping. On larger schemes we bring in a planting designer where a specific seasonal palette is wanted.
How long does a full garden landscape take?: Typical Surrey/Hampshire domestic gardens run 2-5 weeks from strip-out to handover, depending on drainage complexity and how much hard landscaping is involved.
Can you work around existing structures I want to keep?: Yes - existing patios, mature trees, sheds and garden rooms are commonly kept and worked around. We agree the retain-vs-remove list on the design visit.
Do you handle drainage properly?: Every landscape scheme starts with a levels and drainage plan - falls away from the house, land drains where clay traps water, and soakaways sized for the impermeable area.