Garden Landscaping Cost UK 2026

Garden landscaping covers everything from laying a simple patio to a complete garden redesign. Costs vary enormously because gardens are all different sizes and every homeowner has different priorities. The best way to budget is to break it down by individual elements.

Individual element costs

Turfing costs £10 to £20 per square metre laid, including ground preparation. Artificial grass costs £60 to £100 per square metre installed. A single fence panel (6ft x 6ft closeboard) costs £40 to £70 supply only, or £100 to £180 fitted with a new post. Concrete fence posts cost £20 to £35 each compared to £8 to £15 for timber, but last much longer.

Porcelain patio slabs cost £40 to £80 per square metre supply only, with laying costs of £50 to £80 per square metre on top. Indian sandstone is similar at £35 to £70 per square metre supply. Budget concrete slabs cost £15 to £30 per square metre.

Labour rates for landscapers

Landscapers and garden builders typically charge £180 to £280 per day in the UK. A labourer assisting costs £120 to £160 per day. Most landscaping projects involve a team of 2 to 3 workers. A full garden transformation for a typical 3-bed semi garden takes 5 to 10 days depending on the scope.

Saving money on landscaping

Do the clearance and preparation work yourself — removing old fencing, digging out old plants, clearing rubbish. Buy your own materials rather than having the landscaper supply them, as many add a markup. Phase the work over time — do the hard landscaping (patio, paths, fencing) first and add planting and turfing later when budget allows.