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Full Renovation

Garden Makeovers & Full Renovations in Peterborough

From overgrown or uneven ground to a finished, usable outdoor space with drainage, paving, turf and planting in place.

  • Itemised Quotes
  • Survey First
  • Full Scope Covered
Garden Makeovers & Full Renovations carried out by a professional landscaping

Done Right

Where rushed garden rebuilds go wrong

Skipping groundwork stages creates problems that surface work cannot fix.

Drainage Ignored

Laying paving or turf over unprepared ground means water pools on the surface within one wet season.

Drainage Built In

Drainage trenches and soakaways are installed during groundworks, before any surface material goes down.

Levels Not Checked

Starting surface work without a level survey means patios and lawns settle unevenly and need lifting again.

Survey Before Work

A site level check sets the finished heights for every element before clearance or groundworks begin.

Patching, Not Rebuilding

Adding new turf or paving over a broken layout leaves the structural problems in place and the space still awkward.

Full Strip & Rebuild

Clearance removes the existing layout entirely so groundworks and new surfaces start from a prepared base.

Fencing Too Early

Fitting fence panels before groundworks are complete risks post movement and panel damage during excavation.

Staged Installation

Fencing and timber features are fitted last, once groundworks and paving are finished and levels are fixed.

Common problems, answered

Scope of Work

What a full garden makeover covers

Each stage is quoted as a separate line so you can see the full scope and phase what is not needed immediately.

Sloping Plot Redesign

Level changes and retaining features to make sloped ground usable.

New Build Garden Build

Full layout from bare, poorly graded ground after handover.

Gravel & Low-Maintenance Layouts

Gravel, sleepers, and hard surfaces to reduce ongoing upkeep.

Steps & Level Transitions

Safe, built-in steps between patio, lawn, and planting areas.

Full Rebuild

What a full garden renovation covers from survey to finish

A complete rebuild solves the structural problems a cosmetic tidy-up cannot fix.

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A full garden renovation starts with a site survey that checks levels, drainage, soil condition, and existing features worth keeping. Peterborough properties range from older homes with neglected plots to new-build gardens left as bare, poorly graded ground after handover. Both are common starting points, and both need drainage and levelling assessed before any surface work is planned. The survey output is an itemised scope, clearance, groundworks, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, and fencing each as a separate line.

Clearance comes first: removing overgrown planting, broken paving, old timber, and debris. Groundworks follow, drainage trenches, soakaways, and ground levelling to the finished levels the new layout requires. Hard landscaping is installed next: patio slabs, paths, retaining features, and steps. Fenland ground conditions mean drainage detailing is built into the hard landscaping stage, not added as an afterthought when water pools on the new surface.

Soft landscaping, turf, border planting, raised beds, and mulching, goes in once the hard elements are complete and levels are set. Fencing and timber features are fitted last to avoid damage during the groundworks and paving stages. The itemised quote lets you decide what to include now and what to phase into a later visit, with the layout already fixed so additions join up correctly rather than being retrofitted around finished work.

Why Us

Why choose our partners for a full garden renovation in Peterborough?

Local knowledge of Fenland ground conditions and a clear, itemised process from first survey to finished space.

Itemised Quotes, No Surprises

Patio, turf, drainage, fencing, and planting are each quoted as a separate line, not bundled into one number.

Survey Before Any Price

Levels, drainage, and soil condition are checked on site before a quote is prepared or work is agreed.

Fenland Ground Knowledge

Local landscapers familiar with variable Peterborough soils and the drainage detailing that fen clay requires.

Phased Scope, Fixed Layout

You can phase elements across visits; the layout is fixed from the start so later additions join up cleanly.

One Coordinated Project

Clearance through to planting is managed as a single sequence, so stages do not conflict or cause rework.

A completed garden landscaping job at a house
A finished garden landscaping project

The Process

From first enquiry to finished garden

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  1. 01

    Describe Your Garden

    Tell us about the ground, the layout, and how you want to use the space once it is finished.

  2. 02

    Survey & Itemised Quote

    A local landscaper visits to check levels and drainage, then returns a quote with each element listed separately.

  3. 03

    Clearance to Completion

    Work runs in sequence, clearance, groundworks, hard landscaping, soft landscaping, then fencing and finishing.

Pricing Estimates

Typical Garden Makeovers & Full Renovations Prices

JobTypical cost
Small garden makeover£4,000-£8,000
Medium garden makeover£8,000-£15,000
Large full renovation£20,000-£50,000
These prices are estimates and often vary with the condition, size and scope of each job. Message or call us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Questions

Common questions about full garden makeovers in Peterborough

  • Do I need a full garden renovation, or would a smaller update be enough for my garden?

    A full renovation makes sense when multiple elements are failing together, poor drainage, broken paving, and bare or overgrown planting. If only one area is the problem, a targeted update may be enough. A site visit will show whether the issues are isolated or connected underneath.

  • What is included in a full garden makeover?

    A full makeover typically covers clearance of the existing garden, groundwork and drainage, hard landscaping such as patios and paths, lawn or planting installation, and fencing or boundary work. Each element is scoped and quoted separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

  • Can you redesign the whole garden, not just one part of it?

    Yes. Partners can take on the full plot from boundary to boundary, covering layout, levels, hard surfaces, planting, and finishing. A whole-garden approach means every element is designed to work together rather than added piecemeal.

  • Will a garden makeover help if my garden has slopes, uneven levels, or drainage problems?

    Yes, and these issues are best tackled as part of a renovation rather than after it. Regrading levels, installing drainage runs, and building retaining structures are groundwork tasks that need to happen before paving or planting goes in. Leaving them unresolved means the finished garden will still fail.

  • Can you sort out the layout, paving, planting, and finishing as part of one job?

    Yes. All of those elements can be managed as a single project. Each trade area, paving, drainage, turf, planting, fencing, is quoted as a separate line so you know the cost breakdown, but the work is coordinated and sequenced as one job.

  • How much will it cost if the old garden needs more work once it is lifted?

    Hidden problems such as failed drainage, poor subbase, or contaminated soil can add cost once the existing surface is lifted. Partners will flag anything found during groundwork before proceeding, so you can agree any changes rather than face an unexpected bill at the end.

  • How do you work out the quote for a full garden renovation?

    Each element is priced separately. Patio, paths, turf, fencing, drainage, and planting each carry their own line in the quote. That way you can see where the budget is going and adjust individual elements if needed. Overall costs vary with plot size, materials, and groundwork required.

  • Will the finished garden suit my style, or can it be designed around what I like?

    The design is built around your preferences. Before work starts, partners discuss how you use the garden, the look you want, and any materials you have in mind. The layout and planting choices follow from that conversation, not from a standard template.

More questions about Garden Makeovers & Full Renovations?

Tell Us About Your Garden

Describe the space, the ground, and how you want to use it. We’ll arrange a local landscaper to survey and return a clear, itemised quote covering every part of the job.

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