Estimate garden landscaping costs with calculators for patios, decking, fencing, turf, artificial grass, retaining walls and garden drainage. Use this hub to choose the right calculator and understand which part of the garden is likely to drive cost first.
Each calculator focuses on a defined part of the garden, so the estimate is based on the right cost drivers instead of one broad guess.
Estimate the cost of a wider garden project that may include surfaces, lawn, fencing, drainage, retaining walls and preparation.
Main drivers: scope, garden size, access, groundworks and material choices.
Calculate garden landscaping costEstimate patio costs for paved seating areas, outdoor dining spaces, paths and hard landscaping surfaces.
Main drivers: area, paving type, sub-base, drainage falls and access.
Calculate patio costEstimate timber or composite decking costs for raised seating areas, garden platforms and outdoor living spaces.
Main drivers: deck size, material, frame, height, steps and access.
Calculate decking costEstimate garden fencing costs for boundary replacement, privacy fencing, posts, panels and gates.
Main drivers: fence length, height, material, post type, removal and access.
Calculate fencing costEstimate turf installation costs for natural lawns, old lawn replacement, soil preparation and turf quality.
Main drivers: lawn area, turf quality, soil preparation, drainage and existing surface.
Calculate turf installation costEstimate artificial grass installation costs for low-maintenance lawns, pet-friendly areas and prepared grass bases.
Main drivers: grass quality, excavation, sub-base, drainage and access.
Calculate artificial grass costEstimate retaining wall costs for slopes, level changes, soil retention and walls near patios or driveways.
Main drivers: wall height, length, material, soil, drainage and structural complexity.
Calculate retaining wall costEstimate drainage costs for waterlogged lawns, clay soil, patio pooling and water behind retaining walls.
Main drivers: soil type, slope, outlet route, drainage solution and access.
Calculate garden drainage costA landscaping quote is rarely one single item. Most projects are made from layers: preparation, groundworks, drainage, structures, surfaces and finishing.
Clearance, old patio removal, turf stripping, fence disposal, levelling and waste removal can affect cost before the new garden work starts.
Drainage, soil condition and level changes should be understood early. They can affect turf, artificial grass, patios, decking and retaining walls.
Patios, decking, turf and artificial grass are the visible finish, but each one depends on the preparation underneath.
Garden surfaces are usually the most visible part of a landscaping project. They also rely on preparation below. A patio needs a suitable sub-base and falls. Decking needs a frame and support. Turf needs soil. Artificial grass needs a draining base.
If you are choosing between natural and low-maintenance lawn options, compare the Turf Installation Cost Calculator with the Artificial Grass Cost Calculator.
If your garden holds water, use the Garden Drainage Cost Calculator before pricing a new lawn, patio or artificial grass base.
Fencing and retaining walls are often priced together in garden projects, but they solve different problems. Fencing is mainly about boundary, privacy and enclosure. A retaining wall holds back soil and can affect the level of the garden.
If a fence sits above a level change, price the Retaining Wall Cost Calculator before finalising the Fencing Cost Calculator.
Water behind a retaining wall can increase pressure, so the Garden Drainage Cost Calculator should be part of the same planning step where wet ground is involved.
Drainage is often the least visible part of a garden project, but it can control whether the finished work lasts. A new lawn, artificial grass base, patio or retaining wall can still fail if water movement is ignored.
Use the Garden Drainage Cost Calculator if your garden has standing water, clay soil, soggy turf, patio pooling or water near a retaining wall.
For larger pipework or property drainage work outside the landscaping scope, compare with the Drainage Installation Cost Calculator.
These are broad planning ranges. Use the calculator cards above for a more specific estimate based on the exact part of the garden you are pricing.
| Project type | Typical range | Cost pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Small garden refresh | £1,000–£5,000+ | Planting, turf, light clearance and simple improvements |
| New patio or deck area | £2,000–£8,000+ | Area, material, base preparation, steps and access |
| Lawn replacement | £800–£4,000+ | Turf or artificial grass, soil, base preparation and drainage |
| Fencing replacement | £1,000–£5,000+ | Fence length, height, material, posts and removal |
| Retaining wall project | £2,000–£15,000+ | Wall height, soil pressure, drainage and material |
| Drainage correction | £1,000–£8,000+ | Outlet route, soil type, trenching and reinstatement |
| Full garden makeover | £5,000–£30,000+ | Scope, groundworks, surfaces, boundaries and finishing |
The final cost depends on more than garden size. Access, levels, drainage and project sequencing can change the quote before materials are chosen.
Narrow side paths, steps, long carries and restricted parking can raise labour, delivery and waste removal costs.
Sloped gardens may need retaining walls, steps, drainage, excavation or more preparation before surfaces are installed.
Wet, clay or compacted ground can affect turf, artificial grass, patios, retaining walls and planting.
Stone paving, composite decking, premium fencing and dense artificial grass usually increase material and labour cost.
Old patios, concrete, soil, turf, fencing and rubble can add skip, labour and disposal costs.
Drainage and retaining work usually need to be planned before patios, turf, artificial grass and final finishes.
The right order depends on the garden, but drainage and levels usually need to be understood before the final surfaces are priced. This avoids paying for a new finish that later has to be lifted or changed.
A practical order is: water movement, level changes, main hard surfaces, boundaries, lawn or artificial grass, then planting and finishing. If your garden is flat, dry and simple, some of these steps may not apply.
Each landscaping calculator estimates a defined project scope. The inputs are chosen around the cost drivers that usually matter most for that type of work, such as area, length, height, material, drainage, access, region and site complexity.
These calculators are planning tools, not fixed quotes. A contractor may need to inspect access, levels, soil, drainage, waste removal and existing surfaces before confirming the price.
For more detail, read our methodology, pricing data and how costs are calculated.
Use these paths to choose the next calculator.
Start with the Garden Landscaping Cost Calculator to estimate the wider project scope.
Start with the Garden Drainage Cost Calculator before pricing turf, artificial grass, patios or retaining walls.
Use the Retaining Wall Cost Calculator before finalising surface finishes.
Compare the Patio Cost Calculator with the Decking Cost Calculator.
Compare the Turf Installation Cost Calculator with the Artificial Grass Cost Calculator.
Use the Fencing Cost Calculator to estimate replacement fencing, posts and removal.
A small garden refresh may cost a few thousand pounds. A full garden makeover with patio, lawn, fencing, drainage or retaining walls can cost much more depending on scope and site conditions.
The lowest-cost route is usually keeping the existing layout, improving soil, replacing small lawn areas and avoiding major groundworks, drainage changes or level changes.
Start with drainage and levels if the garden is wet, sloped or uneven. For a simple project, start with the calculator for the main visible finish, such as patio, decking, turf or fencing.
Turf is usually cheaper upfront, but it needs watering, mowing and care. Artificial grass costs more to install because the base preparation is more involved.
Usually, yes. Poor drainage can affect turf, artificial grass, patios, decking and retaining walls.
Yes. Retaining walls can add excavation, foundations, drainage, material and structural complexity to a landscaping project.
A full garden makeover can range from several thousand pounds to tens of thousands depending on size, access, materials, drainage, levels and the number of features included.
No. They are planning estimates based on common UK cost drivers. A landscaper needs to inspect the garden before confirming a fixed quote.
