How do the landscaping & outdoor spaces services compare?
| Service | Typical job | Guide price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driveways | for a typical 40–50m² block paved or resin bound driveway, including groundworks | £4,000–£9,000 | 3–7 days on site |
| Patios and paving | for a typical 20m² patio in sandstone or porcelain, including groundworks | £2,500–£5,500 | 3–7 days on site |
| Fencing and gates | for about 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts | £1,200–£3,000 | 1–3 days for a typical garden |
| Garden landscaping | for a typical 50–60m² rear garden with patio, lawn, planting and edging | £6,000–£15,000 | 1–4 weeks on site, depending on scope |
National guides including VAT. Regional prices are shown on each local page and in the guide-price tool.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new driveway cost?
A typical 40–50m² block paved or resin bound driveway costs £4,000–£9,000, including excavation, sub-base, edging and drainage. As a guide, allow roughly £70–£150 per square metre plus fixed costs for machinery and waste. Gravel and tarmac cost less, while natural stone, steps and walls cost more. A new dropped kerb is a separate cost. We confirm a fixed price after measuring.
How much does a new patio cost?
A typical 20m² patio in sandstone or porcelain costs £2,500–£5,500, including excavation, sub-base, laying and jointing. As a guide, allow roughly £100–£220 per square metre plus fixed costs for set-up and waste. Concrete slabs cost less, while slate, granite and large-format porcelain cost more. Steps, walls and drainage add to the total. We confirm a fixed price after the survey.
How much does a new fence cost?
About 20m of new panel or closeboard fencing with concrete posts costs £1,200–£3,000, including removal of the old fence. As a guide, allow roughly £55–£130 per metre plus a small fixed cost for removal and waste. Lap panels sit at the lower end, while closeboard, slatted and composite fencing cost more. Gates, slopes and hard ground add to the price. We confirm a fixed price after measuring.
How much does garden landscaping cost?
Landscaping a typical 50–60m² rear garden with a patio, lawn, borders and planting costs £6,000–£15,000. As a guide, allow roughly £90–£220 per square metre of garden plus fixed costs for clearance and set-up, with gardens that are mostly lawn and planting at the lower end and those with large patios, walls and lighting at the top. Slopes and poor access add cost. We confirm a fixed price after the survey.