How Much Does Landscaping Cost in the UK?

Average Landscaping Cost UK 2026

A basic garden tidy and turfing for an average-sized garden costs £500–£2,000. A full garden makeover with patio, planting, fencing, and features costs £5,000–£20,000. Landscaping costs depend heavily on your garden size, existing condition, and desired finish.

Garden Design Cost

A basic garden design drawing costs £500–£1,500 from a garden designer. Full planting and hard landscaping design: £1,500–£5,000. Many landscaping companies include design as part of a full project quote. You can save money by using a design and doing the work yourself.

Turfing Cost

Laying a new lawn from turf costs £8–£15 per square metre including preparation and turf. A 50 square metre garden lawn costs £400–£750. Seeding is significantly cheaper but takes longer to establish. Always include topsoil (£3–£5 per square metre) in the budget for new lawns.

Patio and Hard Landscaping

A 20 square metre patio costs £1,000–£2,500 professionally laid. Block paving a driveway: £4,000–£8,000. Garden path in slabs: £800–£1,500. Raised beds: £300–£800 each. Garden edging and borders: £200–£500.

Fencing and Boundary Work

Full garden boundary fence (6 panels, 40m run): £1,500–£4,000 professionally installed. Garden wall (brick, 10m run): £3,000–£8,000. Trellis and screening: £500–£1,500. Retaining walls: £200–£400 per linear metre.

Garden Features

Garden room or summer house: £5,000–£25,000 installed. Pergola: £1,500–£5,000. Water feature or pond: £1,000–£5,000. Artificial grass (20 sq m): £1,500–£3,000 installed. Outdoor lighting: £500–£2,500 for a comprehensive system.