Our design fees and terms
Design Fees – updated 02.09.24
Full garden design for sites under 100 sqm, without significant changes in level or substantial tree coverage, including hard and soft landscaping, are charged @ £1,500 plus VAT.
The fee is broken down as follows:
- Stage 1: Survey - £200 + VAT
- Stage 2: Design concept & layout - £800 + VAT
- Stage 3: 3D views - £300 + VAT
- Stage 4: Planting selection £200 + VAT
Stage 1 is payable on acceptance of quote and prior to the visit. Other stage fees are payable prior to each phase.
Stages 3 and 4 are optional . 3D views may not be required for very small gardens or clients may wish to do the planting themselves.
Design Terms
We only carry out a basic garden survey as part of the design fees. For large and complex sites, particularly in terms of levels, or gardens with substantial tree coverage, you are advised to commission a detailed land or arboricultural survey.
The design concept/ layout will be based on the client and site's requirements. The budget is used for guidance. The design will be aspirational and show the most attractive and functional scenario so the client can evaluate where to best spend their budget. Costs can only be calculated after the design is agreed, the geometry decided, and materials chosen. If the quotation for implementing the design exceeds the client’s budget, the design will need to be scaled down to the elements that are essential to the scheme, and materials simplified so they are affordable within the client’s budget. Alternatively, the design could be implemented in phases.
We provide electronic pdf copies of all stages of the project and hard copies of all drawings. One set of changes to the final layout plan (not to the 3D model views) is provided free of charge, if required. Further changes will be charged separately.
These include any necessary design amendments resulting from changes to the client's brief, variations to layout/ materials in order to meet budget or from the discovery of site hazards or obstructions, which are not discoverable upon visual inspection of the surface of the site at survey/ quoting stage.
Mood board images of hard landscaping materials, elements, plants and reference gardens are for indicative purposes and should not be taken as exact representation of the finished project.
Hard landscaping boards include specification of key materials and features suggested in the design. They do not include detailed construction drawings. These can be provided for an additional charge, if required.
Plants in the planting selection boards are shown at their mature size and best season. They will, however, flower at different times and be supplied young, at smaller sizes. Substitutions may be needed depending on plant availability at time of implementation. These will be agreed with the client beforehand.
The total number of plants is estimated based on the area and layout of planting beds/ borders and a proportionate breakdown by plant type is calculated for budgeting/ quoting purposes. Generally, the smaller the plant the greater the quantity. Exact plant quantities and plant locations are decided at the implementation stage. Detailed planting plans are not included in the above fees. If required, these can be provided for an additional charge.