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Garden landscaping cost: what it really costs in 2026

A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.

Snap answer
£6,000 – £35,000

A small garden makeover starts around £6,000. A medium landscaping project with patio and decking typically runs £14,000–£16,000, and full premium designs £32,000+.

Takes1–4 weeksDisruptionGarden out of action throughout; some house access for trades

Cost at a glance

OptionBest forGuide range
Small makeoverLawn, patio, fencing refreshed£6,000 – £8,000
Medium projectPatio, decking, planting, lighting£14,000 – £16,000
Premium designFull redesign, designer-led£32,000+
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.

What actually happens

  1. Design and levels agreed; materials chosen
  2. Clearance, old patio, beds and lawn out
  3. Groundworks: levels cut, drainage sorted
  4. Hard landscaping: patio, paths, walls, decking
  5. Fencing, lighting and power runs
  6. Soil, turf and planting last, the transformation week

Price by region

Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.

London (Inner)from £12,500
London (Outer)from £11,000
South Eastfrom £9,600
East of Englandfrom £8,800
South Westfrom £8,400
Scotland (Highlands)from £7,600
West Midlandsfrom £7,500
North Westfrom £7,400
East Midlandsfrom £7,400
Scotland (Central)from £7,300
Yorkshirefrom £7,200
Walesfrom £7,000
North Eastfrom £6,800
Northern Irelandfrom £6,600

Popular choices

Porcelain patiosComposite deckingLow-maintenance plantingGarden lighting circuits
Rules & regulations
  • Fences over 2m (or 1m beside a highway) need planning permission
  • Trees may be protected by a TPO, check with the council before removal
  • Garden buildings have their own permitted development limits

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