Plan First
A clear layout and planting plan in hand before any groundwork or materials are committed.
Design Done Right
Skipping the design stage does not save time, it creates rework that costs more than the survey would have.
A patio placed without a sunlight check often ends up shaded for most of the day, making it unusable in the way the owner intended.
A sunlight read at different times of day confirms where seating areas will actually get light before the layout is fixed.
Fenland-influenced clay soils hold water; surfaces laid without a drainage check can lift, settle unevenly, or flood within a season.
Drainage is assessed during the site survey so surface positions and sub-base preparation are decided before any materials are ordered.
Deciding layout on the day work starts means proportions are guessed; paths end up too narrow, borders too shallow, or the lawn too small to mow.
A scale drawing fixes every element’s position and proportion so the contractor quotes and builds from an agreed document, not a verbal brief.
Selecting plants without a soil test or shade assessment means species that look right in a nursery fail to establish in the actual conditions.
The planting plan is built around the soil assessment and sunlight data gathered on site, matching species to the conditions that already exist.
What’s Covered
From a single-area refresh to a full blank-canvas layout, the service covers every stage of producing a workable plan.
Full garden measurements recorded on site, forming the base data for the scale drawing and layout decisions.
Soil type and drainage behaviour checked to inform surface placement, sub-base depth, and planting choices.
Light levels mapped across the garden to position seating, lawn, and shade-tolerant planting in the right zones.
A scaled plan showing patio, path, lawn, raised bed, and border positions drawn to agreed proportions.
Species selected to match the soil assessment, light conditions, and the maintenance level the owner wants to commit to.
The plan is structured so elements can be installed in stages, with later additions joining the fixed layout without rework.
Compact space planning to avoid a cramped or cluttered result.
Blank-canvas layout for Peterborough new build plots.
Works around trees, levels, or structures worth keeping.
Bed positions and dimensions set before groundwork begins.
Why Choose Us
We connect you with vetted local landscapers who survey the ground and return a clear, itemised quote before any commitment is made.
Patio, paths, turf, planting and drainage are each quoted as a separate line, so you know exactly what each part costs.
Our partners visit the site and assess the ground before quoting, no estimates made from photographs or postcode alone.
Partners working in this area know Fenland clay conditions and factor drainage into the design from the start.
The scale drawing and planting plan are yours to keep, whether you proceed with work immediately or phase it over time.
The design stage is a standalone service, you are not locked into a full build contract before seeing the plan.
How It Works
01
Tell us the size, ground conditions, and how you want to use the space so we can match you with the right local landscaper.
02
A local partner visits to take measurements, check drainage and soil, and carry out a sunlight assessment across the plot.
03
You get a scale drawing, planting plan, and itemised quote with each element priced separately before any work is agreed.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Initial garden design plan | £500-£1,500 |
| Detailed design for a small garden | £1,000-£2,500 |
| Full garden redesign plan | £2,500-£5,000 |
Describe the space, the ground and how you want to use it. We’ll arrange a local landscaper to survey and quote each element separately.