What affects the cost?
Landscaping budgets vary widely because a project may involve anything from turfing to major levelling, paving, retaining structures and drainage. Separate the project into measured areas and individual work types.
- Garden size
- Ground levels and access
- Turf, artificial grass or hard landscaping
- Paving and decking
- Drainage
- Waste and machinery
Typical cost breakdown
Regional planning examples
The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.
Sources used for this guide
How Much Does Garden Landscaping Cost in 2026?
Published / checked: Updated May 2026; cost table updated June 2026
Used for: Landscaping, grass, levelling, paving, decking and garden brickwork benchmarks
Frequently asked questions
How much does garden landscaping cost?
Current UK guidance gives a broad overall range of roughly £250–£2,500 for many landscaping projects, although major redesigns can cost substantially more.
How much does it cost to level a garden?
A current planning range is around £20–£120 per m² depending on slope, excavation and retaining work.
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