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Garden landscaping cost: what it really costs in 2026
From tidy-up to full redesign.
£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+.
Price by spec
| Option | What it means | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Small makeover | Lawn, patio, fencing refreshed | £6,000 – £8,000 |
| Medium project | Patio, decking, planting, lighting | £14,000 – £16,000 |
| Premium design | Full redesign, designer-led | £32,000+ |
What actually happens
- Design and levels agreed; materials chosen
- Clearance — old patio, beds and lawn out
- Groundworks: levels cut, drainage sorted
- Hard landscaping: patio, paths, walls, decking
- Fencing, lighting and power runs
- Soil, turf and planting last — the transformation week
Popular choices
Porcelain patiosComposite deckingLow-maintenance plantingGarden lighting circuits
Regulations to know
- 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
Tips from the trade
- Do hard landscaping and power runs before any planting
- Porcelain costs more than concrete slabs but barely ages — honest trade-off
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