East of England regional pricing
How Much Does a Landscaper Cost in Huntingdonshire?
Updated prices for . Huntingdonshire prices are typically 3% above the national average.
Price summary
Huntingdonshire Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lawn (Turf) | £515 | £775 | £1,240 |
| Artificial Grass Installation | £1,550 | £2,890 | £5,165 |
| Garden Paving / Patio | £1,445 | £2,585 | £5,165 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on East of England regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Landscaper Prices in Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire is in East of England and landscaper costs here are 3% above the national average. Prices are based on real regional wage data from the Office for National Statistics.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Lawn (Turf) | £515 | £775 | £1,240 | 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 | £1,550 | £2,890 | £5,165 | 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 | £1,445 | £2,585 | £5,165 | 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) | £825 | £1,550 | £2,585 | 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 | £85 | £165 | £360 | 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) | £310 | £570 | £1,035 | 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 | £205 | £415 | £825 | 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 | £155 | £310 | £620 | 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) | £4,130 | £7,230 | £12,395 | 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 | £825 | £1,550 | £3,100 | 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 | £1,550 | £2,890 | £5,165 | 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 | £1,550 | £3,615 | £6,200 | 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 | £515 | £1,240 | £3,100 | 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 | £310 | £620 | £1,550 | 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
£515
Average
£775
High
£1,240
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
£1,550
Average
£2,890
High
£5,165
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
£1,445
Average
£2,585
High
£5,165
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
£825
Average
£1,550
High
£2,585
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
£85
Average
£165
High
£360
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
£310
Average
£570
High
£1,035
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
£205
Average
£415
High
£825
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
£155
Average
£310
High
£620
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
£4,130
Average
£7,230
High
£12,395
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
£825
Average
£1,550
High
£3,100
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
£1,550
Average
£2,890
High
£5,165
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
£1,550
Average
£3,615
High
£6,200
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
£515
Average
£1,240
High
£3,100
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
£310
Average
£620
High
£1,550
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
Step by step
What's Involved in Hiring a Landscaping
Whether you want a complete garden redesign or just a new patio, hiring a landscaper follows a straightforward process from initial ideas through to finished outdoor space.
Think about what you want
Consider how you use your garden — entertaining, children playing, growing vegetables, or simply low maintenance. Take photos of gardens you like from Pinterest, Instagram, or neighbours' houses. Having a clear brief makes it much easier for a landscaper to quote accurately.
Get quotes from landscapers
Invite two or three landscapers to visit your garden. They will assess the site, discuss your ideas, and provide a detailed quote. Ask to see examples of their previous work, particularly projects similar to yours. Check reviews and whether they are a member of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI).
Agree on a design and specification
For larger projects, a professional garden design drawn to scale is worth the investment. It specifies exact materials, planting plans, and levels. For simpler jobs like a patio or fence, a written specification with agreed materials and measurements is sufficient.
Site preparation and groundwork
The existing garden is cleared, old structures are removed, and the ground is dug out and levelled. This is the messiest stage and often involves skips, diggers, and a lot of spoil being removed. Access for machinery and waste removal is planned in advance.
Hard landscaping is installed
Patios, paths, walls, fencing, and decking go in first. These structural elements need proper foundations and drainage before any planting happens. This stage takes the longest and is weather-dependent — frost and heavy rain can cause delays.
Soft landscaping and finishing
Topsoil is spread, borders are prepared, plants and shrubs go in, and turf is laid. Final touches like lighting, bark mulch, and edging complete the project. Your landscaper should provide aftercare advice, especially for new lawns and plants that need regular watering to establish.
Regional comparison
How Huntingdonshire Compares
Average cost of new lawn (turf) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Landscaper Costs in Huntingdonshire?
The East of England has a broad housing mix, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in older market towns to post-war new towns like Stevenage and Harlow, and sprawling modern estates across Essex and Suffolk. Huntingdonshire has a range of property types and ages that can affect the scope and cost of work. The flat terrain and fenland conditions in parts of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire can bring specific challenges such as high water tables and subsidence risk that affect landscaper work. With a population of null, Huntingdonshire is a area where landscaper costs are close to the national average — artificial grass installation here averages around £2,890.
The East of England sits slightly above the national average for trade costs in commuter areas closer to London, and closer to average further out. Labour rates in Huntingdonshire are around 3% above the UK average. In Huntingdonshire, local demand for landscaper services varies depending on the mix of residential and commercial properties in the area. With fewer tradespeople based locally, you may find slightly less choice, and it is worth booking ahead for larger jobs. Proximity to London means some tradespeople also serve the capital, which can affect local availability at busy times.
What you pay for landscaper work in Huntingdonshire depends on the property type, job complexity and materials chosen. Post-war housing in new town developments often has straightforward layouts that keep costs down, while older properties in market towns across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire may need more preparation. A typical new lawn (turf) in Huntingdonshire costs around £775, while driveway (block paving) ranges from £4,130 to £12,395. As a area that is close to the national average, Huntingdonshire sits in a reasonable range for landscaper work. Material and product choices also make a significant difference to the total.
When getting quotes in Huntingdonshire, aim for at least three from different qualified professionals. Ask each one to visit and assess the work rather than quoting over the phone. A good landscaper will check the existing conditions, consider any ground or damp issues common in the region, and provide a detailed cost breakdown. With fewer tradespeople based locally, you may find slightly less choice, and it is worth booking ahead for larger jobs. Be wary of quotes that seem significantly cheaper — they may be cutting corners on materials or quality. Always check qualifications, insurance and recent reviews before hiring.
Depending on the work involved, you may also need fencing (£105–£225), tree surgery (£155–£570), or paving & driveways (£3,615–£8,780) in Huntingdonshire.
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