Landscaping Costs in Petersfield — 2025 Guide

Why Prices Vary in Petersfield

Petersfield gardens can range from level, free-draining plots to steep chalk slopes or heavy clay patches. These differences affect:

• Excavation depth required
• Sub-base type and amount
• Drainage needs
• Access for machinery (especially Steep/Buriton)
• Waste removal costs

Two identical patios can differ by £1,500–£4,000 purely because of access, soil type and distance to the nearest tipping facility. Our Petersfield soil types guide explains the ground conditions behind those differences.

Typical Landscaping Costs (Petersfield 2025)

Patios (Sandstone, Limestone, Porcelain)

• Basic sandstone patio: £135–£165 per m²
• Mid-range limestone: £150–£185 per m²
• Premium porcelain: £165–£210 per m²
• Porcelain on steep/raised areas: £190–£250 per m²

Prices include excavation, waste removal, Type 1/Type 3 sub-base, full mortar bed and pointing. For how these build-ups are put together on real projects, see Patio Installation in Petersfield.

Driveways (Block Paving, Gravel, Resin)

• Permeable block paving: £140–£190 per m²
• Standard block paving: £120–£165 per m²
• Decorative gravel with grids: £65–£110 per m²
• Resin-bound driveways: £170–£240 per m²

These ranges assume correct sub-base depth, edge restraints and drainage. For structure and SUDS considerations, refer to our Driveway Construction Standards and Petersfield planning rules.

Decking (Timber & Composite)

• Softwood timber decking: £95–£135 per m²
• Composite decking: £145–£195 per m²
• Raised/composite structures: £180–£260 per m²

Retaining Walls (Sleepers, Brick, Concrete)

• Softwood sleepers: £180–£260 per linear metre
• Oak sleepers: £260–£350 per linear metre
• Block & render retaining walls: £320–£550 per linear metre
• Reinforced/chalk slope retaining: £450–£850+ per linear metre

Safety and engineering on slopes are covered in more detail in our Retaining Wall Rules & Safety guide.

Drainage Systems

• French drains: £85–£135 per metre
• Soakaways (crate systems): £750–£1,650
• Channel drains (installed): £45–£65 per linear metre

For how these integrate with patios and driveways, see Garden Drainage & Groundworks.

Lawn Installation

• New turf (standard): £12–£20 per m²
• Premium turf or shaded mixes: £18–£28 per m²
• Artificial grass: £70–£120 per m²

What Affects Cost the Most?

1. Access

Narrow access points (common in central Petersfield and some older terraces) increase labour time and waste handling.

2. Soil Type

• Clay (Liss/Oakhanger): deeper dig + drainage
• Chalk (Steep/Buriton): stepped bases, reinforcement
• Mixed loam (Sheet/Rogate): generally easier

3. Waste Removal

Steep gardens or areas with no direct access may require muck-away bags instead of skips, adding cost.

4. Material Choice

Porcelain, premium composites and rendered retaining walls all carry higher material and labour costs.

Realistic Budget Examples

Small Patio (20–25m²) — Sandstone

Typical cost: £3,200–£4,400

Medium Driveway (45–55m²) — Block Paving

Typical cost: £6,500–£9,000

Large Garden Makeover

Typical range: £12,000–£40,000+ depending on features. For overall scope and staging options, our Complete Garden Rebuilds guide walks through full transformations.

Areas We Cover

Petersfield · Sheet · Steep · Buriton · Liss · Rogate · Langrish · Froxfield · East Meon · West Harting · South Harting · South Downs villages

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