Landscaping Costs in Haslemere – 2025 Guide

How We Price Landscaping Work

Most projects are priced on a fixed project cost rather than a day rate. That fixed price is based on:

• Excavation depth and spoil removal
• Sub-base and foundation requirements
• Material choice (porcelain vs sandstone, concrete vs block, etc.)
• Access – can we use machinery, or is it all by hand?
• Drainage complexity and level changes
• Detailing – steps, cuts, manhole covers, edges and lighting

For more detail on the technical side, our guides to patio installation, driveway construction standards and garden drainage & groundworks show exactly what sits “behind” the numbers.

Typical Patio Costs in Haslemere

Patios are one of the most common projects we undertake. As outlined in our patio installation guide, costs are driven mainly by access, excavation and material choice.

• Small courtyard patios: typically from around £3,000–£6,000
• Family-size rear patios: usually £6,000–£15,000
• Large, multi-level terraces: £15,000–£30,000+ depending on walls and access

Porcelain paving usually costs more than sandstone due to the material price and increased cutting and preparation time – but it can reduce maintenance over the long term.

Driveway Costs

Driveways tend to involve more excavation, heavier build-ups and extra drainage considerations. In our driveway standards guide we explain why sub-base depth and drainage are so important.

• Small one-car driveways / parking bays: typically from £5,000–£9,000
• Standard two-car driveways: often £9,000–£18,000
• Larger drives with retaining walls, lighting or gates: £18,000–£35,000+

Permeable surfaces, complex levels and tight access will all push costs higher, but they also tend to improve longevity and compliance.

Retaining Walls, Steps & Level Changes

Many Haslemere gardens are on slopes, especially around Hindhead and Blackdown. As our retaining wall rules & safety guide explains, anything holding back soil needs to be properly designed and built.

• Small decorative walls / raised planters: from £2,000–£5,000
• Functional garden retaining walls: £5,000–£20,000+ depending on length and height
• Flights of steps in brick, block or stone: typically £2,500–£8,000+

Costs depend heavily on height, length, access and the need for drainage, underpinning or engineered solutions.

Drainage & Groundworks-Only Projects

Sometimes the priority is simply fixing a problem – sorting out a boggy lawn, standing water on a patio or runoff towards the house. Our drainage & groundworks guide outlines the main approaches.

• Localised drainage improvements: usually £1,500–£4,000
• French drains, soakaways and re-grading: £3,000–£10,000
• Larger schemes linked to patios / driveways: often priced as part of a wider project

Good drainage is nearly always cheaper than fixing subsidence, movement or flooding later on – see our guide on subsidence & patio longevity for more detail.

Complete Garden Rebuild Costs

For many properties, especially those with tired layouts or steep slopes, a complete garden rebuild is the most cost-effective way to transform the space.

• Smaller gardens with a single main terrace: typically £12,000–£18,000
• Medium gardens with multiple areas: usually £15,000–£30,000
• Large or multi-level rebuilds: £25,000–£45,000+ depending on walls, structures and access

These figures include a mix of patios, walls, steps, drainage, soil improvement, turf and planting – the exact specification is tailored to each property.

Garden Maintenance & Smaller Jobs

While this guide focuses on construction work, we’re often asked about typical costs for smaller tasks:

• One-off tidy-ups / seasonal refresh: from a few hundred pounds depending on scope
• Light landscaping adjustments: usually priced individually rather than on a generic hourly rate

For anything that involves new structures, significant digging or changes to drainage, we treat it as a small construction project rather than “maintenance”.

What Affects the Final Price Most?

Across Haslemere, the biggest cost drivers are:

• Access: whether machinery can be used, or everything must go through the house
• Ground conditions: soft spots, clay pockets, existing services or tree roots
• Level changes: need for walls, steps, terracing and safe drops
• Material specification: porcelain vs sandstone, premium blocks vs standard, etc.
• Detailing and extras: lighting, drainage channels, bespoke cuts, inlays and seating

Our guides to soil types, retaining wall safety and planning permission rules are good starting points if you’re trying to understand where your project might sit in these ranges.

How We Present Quotes

Every written quotation we produce aims to be:

• Clear about what is included (and excluded)
• Specific on depths, materials and construction approach
• Honest about potential unknowns (for example hidden services or buried obstructions)
• Structured so you can see how different elements affect the total

For advice on assessing different quotes, our guide to choosing the right contractor in Haslemere explains what to look for and which red flags to avoid.

Ready to Talk Through Your Budget?

If you have a rough budget in mind, we can usually suggest what’s realistic and where compromises (or upgrades) make the most difference. That might mean prioritising drainage and structure first, and adding planting or lighting later.

Discuss Your Budget & Options

Landscaping Costs – Frequently Asked Questions

Can you work to a fixed budget?

Yes. Many Haslemere projects start with a clear budget range. We’ll explain what’s realistic within that figure and may suggest phasing the work – for example, prioritising structural elements such as retaining walls and drainage first, then adding planting or lighting later.

Why do quotes from different landscapers vary so much?

Quotes often differ because the specification behind them is not the same. One contractor may be allowing for deeper excavation, better sub-base, more drainage or higher-spec materials. Our page on choosing the right contractor explains how to compare quotes like-for-like and avoid false “bargains”.

Is porcelain always more expensive than sandstone?

Porcelain paving usually carries a higher material cost and takes longer to cut and lay, so overall project prices are often higher than for many sandstones. However, porcelain can reduce long-term maintenance and staining. Our porcelain vs sandstone guide sets out the pros, cons and cost considerations in more detail.

Do you charge day rates for landscaping work?

For most construction projects we work on a fixed price rather than a day rate, so you know the agreed cost up front. Day rates may occasionally apply for investigative work or small remedial tasks, but anything involving patios, driveways or full garden rebuilds is nearly always priced as a project.

Will costs change if we discover problems after work starts?

If we encounter unexpected issues – such as buried concrete, hidden services or unstable ground – we’ll discuss options before proceeding. Where possible, we flag likely risks at the quotation stage, especially on older properties or steep plots around Haslemere and Hindhead.

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