How much do gardening and landscaping services cost in the UK?
Gardening and landscaping services in the UK range from regular maintenance to full landscape design and construction. Here are typical costs for 2025–2026.
Typical gardening and landscaping costs (2025–2026)
| Job type | Typical price range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (small garden, up to 200m²) | £20 – £40 |
| Lawn mowing (large garden, 200–500m²) | £40 – £70 |
| Garden clearing and trim (once-off) | £150 – £400 |
| Tree felling (small, up to 5m) | £150 – £400 |
| Tree felling (large, over 10m) | £600 – £1,800+ |
| Stump grinding | £80 – £200 per stump |
| Hedge trimming | £40 – £120 per session |
| Turf supply and lay (per m²) | £15 – £30 per m² incl. turf |
| Drip irrigation system installation | £500 – £1,500 |
| Automatic sprinkler system (full garden) | £1,200 – £3,500 |
| Timber deck construction (per m²) | £100 – £220 per m² |
| Retaining wall (concrete block, per linear metre) | £120 – £280 per metre |
| Full landscape design and implementation | £3,000 – £15,000+ |
What affects the price?
- Garden size and access. A large garden with difficult access (steep slopes, narrow side gates) takes more time and equipment.
- Tree size and location. Felling a large tree near a structure or power line requires specialist rigging and increases cost significantly.
- Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). Trees protected by a TPO, or any tree in a conservation area, cannot legally be felled, topped, or heavily pruned without council permission — check with your local authority before commissioning tree work, as unauthorised work on a protected tree can carry a significant fine.
- Turf type. Standard ryegrass turf is the most affordable; fine fescue lawns cost more but give a finer, "bowling green" finish.
- Materials. Decking, paving, and natural stone all vary widely in price depending on the product chosen.
Ongoing garden maintenance vs. once-off
A regular maintenance contract (typically covering mowing, edging, hedge trimming, and green waste removal) works out cheaper per visit than booking once-off services each time. For a medium-sized residential garden, expect a modest monthly or per-visit fee for a regular contract depending on your location and the scope included.
Tips for getting a fair price
- For large trees, always get at least two quotes — prices vary significantly based on complexity and the equipment required. TruePro sends your request to every matching verified gardening pro in your area, and each quote shows their trust score so you can compare on more than price.
- For landscaping projects, ask for a planting list and material specifications — this allows you to compare quotes like for like.
- Check that green waste removal is included in the quote or priced separately.
- Avoid paying the full amount upfront. TruePro's payment protection holds your payment securely until you've confirmed you're happy with the work.