Price Guide
How Much Does a Landscaper Really Cost?
Compare prices for 14 services across 342 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Landscaper Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
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| New Lawn (Turf) | £500 | £750 | £1,200 | 1-2 days |
| Removing the old lawn or preparing bare ground, digging it over, levelling, adding fresh topsoil, and laying new rolls of turf. Price based on a typical rear garden of around 50 square metres. What affects the price
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| Artificial Grass Installation | £1,500 | £2,800 | £5,000 | 2-3 days |
| Full artificial grass installation. The existing ground is dug up, a compacted stone base is laid, then a weed barrier and cushioned pad go down before the artificial grass is fitted on top. Price based on 30 square metres. What affects the price
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| Garden Paving / Patio | £1,400 | £2,500 | £5,000 | 2-4 days |
| Digging out the ground, laying a compacted stone base, and fitting patio slabs or porcelain paving tiles on a bed of cement with filled joints. Price based on a 20 square metre patio. What affects the price
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| Garden Fencing (Panel) | £800 | £1,500 | £2,500 | 1-2 days |
| Removing old fencing and installing new fence panels with concrete or wooden posts and bottom boards to stop the panels rotting on the ground. Price based on 10 metres (approximately 6 panels) of standard 6ft fencing. What affects the price
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| Hedge Trimming | £80 | £160 | £350 | 2-4 hours |
| Professional cutting and shaping of a garden hedge using powered hedge trimmers, including clearing up and removing cuttings. Price based on a typical front and side hedge up to 15 metres. What affects the price
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| Tree Removal (Medium) | £300 | £550 | £1,000 | Half day to 1 day |
| Cutting down a medium-sized tree (up to 15 metres tall), chopping it into sections, and taking all the waste away. If the tree is near buildings or power lines, it is taken down in sections from the top rather than felled whole. Stump removal is not included. What affects the price
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| Garden Clearance | £200 | £400 | £800 | 1-2 days |
| Clearing an overgrown or neglected garden including cutting back vegetation, removing rubbish, strimming, and disposing of all green waste. Price based on a typical rear garden. What affects the price
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| Raised Beds | £150 | £300 | £600 | Half day to 1 day |
| Building and installing a raised garden bed including timber sleepers or brick, weed membrane, and filling with topsoil and compost. Price per bed, based on a standard 2.4m x 1.2m bed. What affects the price
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| Driveway (Block Paving) | £4,000 | £7,000 | £12,000 | 3-5 days |
| Digging up the old driveway, laying a compacted stone base, and fitting interlocking block paving with edge borders and sand brushed into the joints. Price based on a 50 square metre double driveway. What affects the price
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| Garden Drainage | £800 | £1,500 | £3,000 | 1-3 days |
| Installing underground drainage to fix a waterlogged garden. A trench is dug and filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that collects water and channels it away to a drainage pit or existing drain. What affects the price
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| Decking Installation | £1,500 | £2,800 | £5,000 | 2-4 days |
| Building a wooden or composite deck including a strong timber frame, deck boards, and neat edge trim. Price based on a 15 square metre deck area. What affects the price
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| Garden Wall / Retaining Wall | £1,500 | £3,500 | £6,000 | 3-5 days |
| Building a new garden wall or a retaining wall that holds back earth on a slope. Built from brick, block, or stone on proper concrete foundations with a waterproof layer and capping stones on top. Price based on a 5 metre long, 1 metre high wall. What affects the price
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| Planting Scheme | £500 | £1,200 | £3,000 | 1-2 days |
| Supplying and planting a designed planting scheme for borders, beds or a whole garden including soil preparation, plants, shrubs and mulching. Price depends heavily on plant choices and area covered. What affects the price
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| Garden Design Consultation | £300 | £600 | £1,500 | Half day (site visit + concept) |
| An initial site visit and consultation with a professional garden designer, including a concept sketch or outline plan with planting and material suggestions. Full detailed designs cost more. What affects the price
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New Lawn (Turf)
Low
£500
Average
£750
High
£1,200
1-2 days
More details
Removing the old lawn or preparing bare ground, digging it over, levelling, adding fresh topsoil, and laying new rolls of turf. Price based on a typical rear garden of around 50 square metres.
What affects the price
- Size of the area to be turfed
- Condition of existing ground (rubble, slopes, clay)
- Quality of turf chosen (utility, hardwearing, premium)
- Whether old lawn or debris needs removing first
Artificial Grass Installation
Low
£1,500
Average
£2,800
High
£5,000
2-3 days
More details
Full artificial grass installation. The existing ground is dug up, a compacted stone base is laid, then a weed barrier and cushioned pad go down before the artificial grass is fitted on top. Price based on 30 square metres.
What affects the price
- Area size and shape complexity
- Quality and pile height of artificial grass chosen
- Amount of excavation and groundwork needed
- Whether edging, drainage or a shock pad is required
Garden Paving / Patio
Low
£1,400
Average
£2,500
High
£5,000
2-4 days
More details
Digging out the ground, laying a compacted stone base, and fitting patio slabs or porcelain paving tiles on a bed of cement with filled joints. Price based on a 20 square metre patio.
What affects the price
- Paving material (concrete slabs, natural stone, porcelain)
- Size and layout of the patio area
- Ground conditions and amount of excavation
- Whether steps, edging or drainage are needed
Garden Fencing (Panel)
Low
£800
Average
£1,500
High
£2,500
1-2 days
More details
Removing old fencing and installing new fence panels with concrete or wooden posts and bottom boards to stop the panels rotting on the ground. Price based on 10 metres (approximately 6 panels) of standard 6ft fencing.
What affects the price
- Length of fencing run
- Panel type (lap, closeboard, featheredge, decorative)
- Post type (concrete vs timber) and fixing method
- Whether old fencing and posts need removing
Hedge Trimming
Low
£80
Average
£160
High
£350
2-4 hours
More details
Professional cutting and shaping of a garden hedge using powered hedge trimmers, including clearing up and removing cuttings. Price based on a typical front and side hedge up to 15 metres.
What affects the price
- Length and height of the hedge
- Hedge species (privet, leylandii, beech, laurel)
- How overgrown or neglected the hedge is
- Access and waste disposal requirements
Tree Removal (Medium)
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£1,000
Half day to 1 day
More details
Cutting down a medium-sized tree (up to 15 metres tall), chopping it into sections, and taking all the waste away. If the tree is near buildings or power lines, it is taken down in sections from the top rather than felled whole. Stump removal is not included.
What affects the price
- Height and spread of the tree
- Species and trunk diameter
- Proximity to buildings, fences and power lines
- Whether a tree preservation order (TPO) applies
Garden Clearance
Low
£200
Average
£400
High
£800
1-2 days
More details
Clearing an overgrown or neglected garden including cutting back vegetation, removing rubbish, strimming, and disposing of all green waste. Price based on a typical rear garden.
What affects the price
- Size of the garden
- How overgrown or neglected it is
- Amount of waste and disposal method (skip vs van loads)
- Whether hard landscaping debris needs removing
Raised Beds
Low
£150
Average
£300
High
£600
Half day to 1 day
More details
Building and installing a raised garden bed including timber sleepers or brick, weed membrane, and filling with topsoil and compost. Price per bed, based on a standard 2.4m x 1.2m bed.
What affects the price
- Material (timber sleepers, railway sleepers, brick, stone)
- Size and height of the raised bed
- Number of beds being built
- Cost of topsoil and compost to fill
Driveway (Block Paving)
Low
£4,000
Average
£7,000
High
£12,000
3-5 days
More details
Digging up the old driveway, laying a compacted stone base, and fitting interlocking block paving with edge borders and sand brushed into the joints. Price based on a 50 square metre double driveway.
What affects the price
- Size of the driveway area
- Block type and pattern (standard, tumbled, premium)
- Amount of excavation and skip hire needed
- Whether drainage or a soakaway is required
Garden Drainage
Low
£800
Average
£1,500
High
£3,000
1-3 days
More details
Installing underground drainage to fix a waterlogged garden. A trench is dug and filled with gravel and a perforated pipe that collects water and channels it away to a drainage pit or existing drain.
What affects the price
- Length of drainage run needed
- Type of system (French drain, land drain, soakaway)
- Soil type and water table level
- Whether a new soakaway needs to be installed
Decking Installation
Low
£1,500
Average
£2,800
High
£5,000
2-4 days
More details
Building a wooden or composite deck including a strong timber frame, deck boards, and neat edge trim. Price based on a 15 square metre deck area.
What affects the price
- Decking material (softwood, hardwood, composite)
- Size and shape of the deck area
- Height off the ground and need for steps or balustrade
- Ground preparation and sub-frame complexity
Garden Wall / Retaining Wall
Low
£1,500
Average
£3,500
High
£6,000
3-5 days
More details
Building a new garden wall or a retaining wall that holds back earth on a slope. Built from brick, block, or stone on proper concrete foundations with a waterproof layer and capping stones on top. Price based on a 5 metre long, 1 metre high wall.
What affects the price
- Wall length, height and thickness
- Material (brick, block, natural stone, rendered)
- Whether it is retaining earth (needs reinforcement and drainage)
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
Planting Scheme
Low
£500
Average
£1,200
High
£3,000
1-2 days
More details
Supplying and planting a designed planting scheme for borders, beds or a whole garden including soil preparation, plants, shrubs and mulching. Price depends heavily on plant choices and area covered.
What affects the price
- Size of the planting area
- Plant species, sizes and quantities
- Soil preparation and amendment needed
- Whether a professional planting plan is included
Garden Design Consultation
Low
£300
Average
£600
High
£1,500
Half day (site visit + concept)
More details
An initial site visit and consultation with a professional garden designer, including a concept sketch or outline plan with planting and material suggestions. Full detailed designs cost more.
What affects the price
- Designer's experience and reputation
- Size and complexity of the garden
- Level of detail required (concept sketch vs full drawings)
- Whether a planting plan and specifications are included
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Overview
What Does a Landscaper Do?
A landscaper provides professional services covering garden landscaping, paving, fencing, turfing, decking and outdoor construction. They handle everything from routine maintenance and inspections to full installations and emergency repairs. Whether you need a small repair or a major project, hiring a qualified landscaper ensures the work is done safely, to code, and to a professional standard.
You should hire a landscaper whenever you need work that requires specialist skills, tools, or qualifications. Many types of landscaper work are regulated and must be carried out by a certified professional. Attempting DIY on regulated work can be dangerous, void your insurance, and create costly problems down the line.
Pricing for landscaper services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a landscaper, always get at least three quotes from different tradespeople. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews. A reputable landscaper will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about landscaper costs in the UK.