Do you want to have your garden remodelled or are you moving house and need the garden redesigned? It is then useful to have your garden designed, so you can see exactly what the garden will look like. Curious about the costs of a garden design? Here you will find all the prices and options.
What does it cost to have a garden designed?
Have you made the decision to have a garden design madeof your new garden landscaping? Having a garden designed by a landscaper costs an average of £200 to £900, depending on the size of your garden and what all you want included in the garden design. The average prices of the various options can be found in the table below.
| Product | Average price (incl. VAT and labour costs) |
|---|---|
| Garden design up to 100 m² | £ 200 – £ 500 |
| Garden design 100 – 200 m² | £ 500 – £ 600 |
| Garden design 200 – 400 m² | £ 650 – £ 750 |
| Garden design 400 – 800 m² | £ 800 – £ 900 |
| Planting plan | +50% of the design costs |
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Price examples of a garden design
The price of having a garden design done depends, among other things, on the size of your garden. Different prices apply for a smaller garden than a large one. Read the price examples below and estimate the total costs for your garden design.
Small garden
A garden design is a kind of floor plan on which you can see exactly what the garden will look like. Want to design for a small garden cheaply? The design for a garden under 100 m² costs on average between £200 and £500.
Large garden
A design for a larger garden costs more, because the garden design contains more elements and takes more time to conceive and design. For example, if you are going to renovate a 280 m² garden, on average you will pay between £650 and £750 for the design. This will write down exactly what plants will be planted where, so that the garden’s planting can be taken into account during construction.
A planting plan costs on average 50% more than the design costs. For example, if you have a 150 m² garden, you will pay on average £550 for the design and then another £275 for the planting plan. The total costs then come to £ 825.
How is the garden design price structured?
The prices of having a garden design done are structured as follows:
What choices determine the price of your garden design?
There are several choices that determine the price of the garden design.
Choice 1: What is the size of your garden?
The size of your garden largely determines the price of the garden design. Since designing a garden is custom-made, it is not possible to give a precise price. It depends on how long the designer spends on the garden design. With most providers, the price of the garden design is based on the number of square metres of the garden. So a larger garden will cost more than a small one.
Choice 2: With or without a planting plan?
When having a garden design made, you have the choice of whether or not to have a planting plan. A planting plan describes in great detail the species, number and location of the plants. If you do not have much knowledge of plants, it is advisable to have a planting plan made. In fact, making a planting plan is more difficult than most people think. This is because the following points need to be taken into account:
- What kind of plants grow best in your garden.
- What plant groups to choose.
- Where the plants should be placed so that they grow well, for example in shade or sun.
- The flowering time, height, colour combinations and leaf shapes of the plants.
- In which seasons the plants grow, so that there is colour in the garden all year round.
To make a good planting plan, you need a lot of knowledge and creativity. For a planting plan, there is usually an extra charge of 50% of the design costs. Of course, you can also have a maintenance-free garden designed.
Choice 3: Design your own garden or outsource?
Every beautiful garden needs a good garden design. A garden is a place to unwind and is therefore very personal. A designer will therefore also listen carefully to what you want and what suits you well. They will also look at the garden itself, what fits into it and what is possible. They will determine whether you want a terrace, lawn, pond or other special elements in the garden, make a lighting plan and look at what kind of furniture you want in your garden.
You can of course make a garden design yourself, but if you outsource it to a designer you can be sure to get the most out of your garden. Often you have ideas, but have no idea how exactly to put them on paper. A gardener or garden architect has a lot of knowledge, experience and creativity to design the garden exactly to your personal taste. He also looks at the practical aspects, so that the garden can be laid out without any problems afterwards.
Choice 4: Extra options
The following options are not necessary for everyone, but it is worth checking whether you find them necessary. If in doubt, have the extras included in your garden design or garden landscaping quote so you can then decide whether or not you want something.
| Product | Average price | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Garden landscaping | £ 50 – £ 100 per m² | You are not obliged to actually lay out the garden after the design, but these are the average costs for laying out a garden. |
| Administration costs | £ 100 | This is the cost of a sketch design, after which the real more elaborate design follows. |
| Advice | £ 70 per hour | If you want additional advice, with, for example, a 3D design or other architectural drawings. |
| Advice visit on location | £ 120 – £ 250 | This is where we look at the location and then advise on the design. |
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Frequently asked questions
To have a garden designed costs approximately £200 to £900. The price depends on the size of the garden and the elements you want to include in the design. Get free and no-obligation garden design quotes to see how much your garden design will cost.
Designing a garden is not easy. It is important to think carefully beforehand about what your wishes are. Not only about the look of the garden, but also about practical matters such as maintenance. You also need to take into account the budget, the available space, plants, paving and what function your garden should have.
When designing a garden, it is important to take a number of factors into account. First of all, your own wishes, of course, but you also need to take into account the available space, the location and environmental factors.
