Landscaper charge per hour

Landscaper charge per hour

Landscapers specialise in creating beautiful gardens, whether it’s using hard landscaping through things like retaining walls or soft landscaping through laying turf. The average landscaper hourly rate is £30, but it can range from £25 - £42. Rates usually differ based on where you live.

See our landscaper rates table for more hourly rates broken down by location. Or, post your job on HaMuch and get a more accurate quote for free.

Landscaper day rate

If you want to re-landscape your entire garden, including laying turf or artificial grass, adding beds and building retaining walls, your landscaper will probably charge you a day rate. The average day rate for a landscaper is £213, but as you can see by our table, the price can vary between £174 - £285 based on your location and the type of job.

If your landscaper has lots of employees or is part of a national company, they will probably charge you more than a landscaper that’s a sole trader as they’ll have more overheads.

Check our rates table for landscaper day rates in your area.

How to get the cheapest quotes when looking for a landscaper

Getting the cheapest quotes from landscapers requires careful planning, research and effective communication. While you want someone affordable, you want to ensure that the landscaper offers quality work and can meet your needs. Here are some tips to help you get the best value for money when looking for a landscaper:

Define your needs: Clearly outline your landscaping project's scope and requirements before getting quotes. Having a detailed plan or a list of specific tasks will help landscapers to provide more accurate and competitive quotes.

Get multiple quotes: Reach out to several landscapers in your area to get multiple quotes. This allows you to compare prices, the services offered and expertise, which will help you to make an informed decision.

Ask for itemised quotes: Request itemised quotes that break down the costs for individual tasks or components of the project. This will help you understand what you’re paying for and identify any potential cost-saving opportunities.

Ask about materials: If the project involves specific materials (for example plants, paving stones or mulch), ask about the options available and their costs. Some landscapers might offer different material choices that could impact the overall price.

Consider the timeline: If possible, be flexible with your project timeline. Some landscapers offer lower rates for off-peak seasons or when they have gaps in their schedule.

Negotiate and ask for discounts: Don't hesitate to negotiate with landscapers, especially if you've received multiple quotes. Some may be willing to offer discounts or match a competitor's price to win your business.

Verify insurance: Ensure that the landscapers you consider hiring have appropriate insurance coverage. Working with insured professionals protects you from liability in case of accidents or property damage.

Remember that while getting the cheapest quote is important, it's equally vital to choose a landscaper with a proven track record of delivering quality work and excellent customer service. Balancing affordability with professionalism and expertise will help you achieve the best outcome for your landscaping project.

Choosing a landscaper

Choosing the right landscaper is crucial to ensuring that your landscaping project is successful and meets your needs. Here are some key pieces of advice to help you make an informed decision when choosing a landscaper:

Review portfolios: Look through the landscaper's portfolio to see examples of their previous work. Pay attention to the variety of projects they’ve handled and whether their design style aligns with your preferences.

Read reviews and testimonials: Check online reviews and testimonials from previous clients to get a sense of the landscaper's reputation and their customer satisfaction levels.

Conduct interviews: Set up meetings with your top choices to discuss your project in detail. During the interviews, ask about their experience, qualifications, approach to landscaping and how they handle challenges.

Evaluate how they communicate: Pay attention to how the landscaper communicates with you during the quotation process. A good landscaper should be attentive to your needs, responsive to questions and open to suggestions.

Request detailed quotes: Ask for detailed quotes from the shortlisted landscapers. The quotes should include itemised costs for labour, materials and any additional services required for your project.

Compare quotes and services: Compare the quotes and services offered by different landscapers. Avoid choosing solely based on the cheapest quote and take the overall value, reputation and expertise of the landscaper into consideration.

Contract and warranty: Once you've selected a landscaper, ensure that all the project details are documented in a written contract. Review the contract carefully before signing and make sure it includes warranty information for their work.

Trust your instincts: Ultimately, trust your instincts when you make a decision. Choose a landscaper you feel comfortable working with, who understands your vision and demonstrates professionalism and competence.

Landscaping ideas and costs

Garden pond cost

Garden ponds are a great feature for large gardens. You can build one to attract wildlife or to keep goldfish or koi carp in. Garden ponds take a lot of manual labour and there are lots of stages, so how much it costs will depend on a few factors:

  • How big you want the pond to be
  • What materials you are lining it with
  • Whether you want a ground-level or raised pond
  • Whether you want additional landscaping features around it, such as borders or plants

Retaining wall cost

Retaining walls are crucial for properties where the garden is built on a slope to prevent soil erosion. They can also be used to retain flowerbeds. Retaining walls can be built from a variety of materials, including railway sleepers, concrete blocks, brick or dry stone.

How much a retaining wall costs will depend on:

  • The material you would like to build your retaining wall out of
  • How big the retaining wall will be
  • How deep any trenches need to be to keep the wall stable
  • Your location in the country

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Landscaping costs

JobEstimate
Renovate a garden£1,150
Build a garden pond£575
Level a garden£31
Landscape a garden£5,000
Lay artificial grass£300
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Rates for other trades

Landscaper Hourly Rate and Daily Rate
Landscaper Hourly Rate and Daily Rate (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKHourly RateDaily Rate
Landscaper near London£37£248
Landscaper near Birmingham£26£187
Landscaper near Glasgow£27£228
Landscaper near Leeds£27£205
Landscaper near Liverpool£30£246
Landscaper near Sheffield£28£200
Landscaper near Edinburgh£28£212
Landscaper near Manchester£28£202
Landscaper near Belfast£28£203
Landscaper near Bristol£30£229
Landscaper near Leicester£30£198
Landscaper near Cardiff£30£198
Landscaper near Coventry£25£188
Landscaper near Bradford£26£176
Landscaper near Nottingham£26£202
Landscaper near Newcastle Upon Tyne£35£238
Landscaper near Brighton and Hove£31£212
Landscaper near Derby£26£208
Landscaper near Hull£26£213
Landscaper near Plymouth£25£193
Landscaper near Stoke-on-Trent£29£212
Landscaper near Southampton£32£227
Landscaper near Northampton£27£186
Landscaper near Wolverhampton£27£191
Landscaper near Luton£34£232
Landscaper near Portsmouth£32£231
Landscaper near Reading£32£227
Landscaper near Norwich£25£200
Landscaper near Milton Keynes£30£208
Landscaper near Bournemouth£32£223
Landscaper near Aberdeen£25£205
Landscaper near Peterborough£28£210
Landscaper near Bolton£29£208
Landscaper near Swindon£33£262
Landscaper near Southend-on-Sea£30£215
Landscaper near Warrington£30£231
Landscaper near Oxford£32£229
Landscaper near Swansea£25£185
Landscaper near Sunderland£34£230
Landscaper near Slough£35£242
Landscaper near Kingswood£30£227
Landscaper near Telford£26£180
Landscaper near Cambridge£28£207
Landscaper near Ipswich£27£205
Landscaper near Blackpool£28£215
Landscaper near Middlesbrough£28£189
Landscaper near Huddersfield£26£180
Landscaper near York£25£191
Landscaper near Poole£32£220
Landscaper near Watford£37£249
Landscaper near Newport£30£199
Landscaper near Colchester£29£187
Landscaper near Exeter£27£177
Landscaper near Blackburn£29£213
Landscaper near Crawley£34£237
Landscaper near Gloucester£32£240
Landscaper near Stockport£28£200
Landscaper near Basingstoke£31£222
Landscaper near Basildon£37£226
Landscaper near Cheltenham£32£241
Landscaper near Gateshead£35£236
Landscaper near Worthing£31£214
Landscaper near Rochdale£28£198
Landscaper near Oldham£28£198
Landscaper near Chelmsford£31£214
Landscaper near Birkenhead£30£251
Landscaper near Maidstone£31£228
Landscaper near Gillingham£31£225
Landscaper near Salford£28£203
Landscaper near Solihull£26£183
Landscaper near St Helens£30£235
Landscaper near Worcester£35£190
Landscaper near Lincoln£42£285
Landscaper near West Bromwich£26£185
Landscaper near Eastbourne£28£201
Landscaper near Wakefield£26£176
Landscaper near Wythenshawe£28£203
Landscaper near Bedford£32£207
Landscaper near Hemel Hempstead£35£241
Landscaper near Preston£29£217
Landscaper near Stevenage£35£231
Landscaper near Southport£28£222
Landscaper near Bath£31£232
Landscaper near Harlow£35£238
Landscaper near Sutton Coldfield£27£198
Landscaper near Darlington£29£188
Landscaper near Chester£31£259
Landscaper near Hastings£28£206
Landscaper near Nuneaton£26£208
Landscaper near Halifax£26£182
Landscaper near Hartlepool£29£198
Landscaper near Aylesbury£32£222
Landscaper near Doncaster£28£198
Landscaper near Wallasey£30£250
Landscaper near Stockton-on-Tees£28£190
Landscaper near Weston-super-Mare£31£218
Landscaper near High Wycombe£34£237
Landscaper near Ashford£30£230
Landscaper near Redditch£36£188
Landscaper near Wigan£30£229
Landscaper near Scunthorpe£28£209
Landscaper near Bury£29£204
Landscaper near Paisley£27£230
Landscaper near Bracknell£34£235
Landscaper near Burnley£29£201
Landscaper near Rugby£25£178
Landscaper near Guildford£33£233
Landscaper near Chatham£31£226
Landscaper near East Kilbride£27£228
Landscaper near Newcastle-under-Lyme£31£218
Landscaper near Chesterfield£28£204
Landscaper near Burton upon Trent£27£221
Landscaper near Tamworth£27£213
Landscaper near Shrewsbury£26£184
Landscaper near Woking£34£239
Landscaper near St Albans£36£244
Landscaper near Crewe£31£223
Landscaper near South Shields£35£238
Landscaper near Craigavon£32£212
Landscaper near Stafford£27£204
Landscaper near Rotherham£28£198
Landscaper near Barnsley£28£193
Landscaper near Lowestoft£25£221
Landscaper near Walsall£27£196
Landscaper near Gosport£32£230
Landscaper near Dartford£38£242
Landscaper near Bognor Regis£31£223
Landscaper near Corby£26£184
Landscaper near Paignton£26£178
Landscaper near Maidenhead£34£236
Landscaper near Rochester£32£228
Landscaper near Ellesmere Port£30£249
Landscaper near Loughborough£26£208
Landscaper near Dudley£26£184
Landscaper near Bangor£29£223
Landscaper near Dewsbury£26£174
Landscaper near Mansfield£27£202
Landscaper near Margate£28£224
Landscaper near Kettering£26£184
Landscaper near Cannock£27£199
Landscaper near Sale£28£204
Landscaper near Taunton£26£206
Landscaper near Runcorn£30£243
Landscaper near Farnborough£33£231
Landscaper near Tynemouth£36£240
Landscaper near Hereford£32£233
Landscaper near Halesowen£26£183
Landscaper near Widnes£30£242
Landscaper near Huyton with Roby£30£242
Landscaper near Scarborough£33£250
Landscaper near Gravesend£37£234
Landscaper near Bebington£30£250
Landscaper near Kidderminster£33£182
Landscaper near Stourbridge£26£182
Landscaper near Barry£30£198
Landscaper near Smethwick£26£185
Landscaper near Dunfermline£28£216
Landscaper near Livingston£28£210
Landscaper near Weymouth£27£192
Landscaper near Brentwood£37£234
Landscaper near Hamilton£29£192
Landscaper near Canterbury£28£226
Landscaper near Wellingborough£26£184
Landscaper near Sittingbourne£30£224
Landscaper near Macclesfield£28£202
Landscaper near Bootle£30£246
Landscaper near Carlton£27£202
Landscaper near Esher£36£245
Landscaper near Clacton-on-Sea£26£182
Landscaper near Lancaster£26£206
Landscaper near Beeston£26£179
Landscaper near Banbury£30£217
Landscaper near Torquay£27£181
Landscaper near Folkestone£29£228
Landscaper near Kingswinford£26£182
Landscaper near Bloxwich£27£197
Landscaper near Bridgend£28£187
Landscaper near Welwyn Garden City£35£241
Landscaper near Lisburn£28£203
Landscaper near Leamington Spa£25£180
Landscaper near Washington£34£230
Landscaper near Tunbridge Wells£32£230
Landscaper near Kirkcaldy£29£216
Landscaper near Hinckley£29£200
Landscaper near Durham£34£226
Landscaper near Cumbernauld£26£221
Landscaper near Wokingham£33£232
Landscaper near Horsham£33£230
Landscaper near Crosby£28£238
Landscaper near Yeovil£27£196
Landscaper near Thundersley£31£217
Landscaper near Altrincham£29£210
Landscaper near Willenhall£27£193
Landscaper near Christchurch£32£223
Landscaper near Keighley£26£185
Landscaper near Ashton-under-Lyne£28£199
Landscaper near Andover£30£224
Landscaper near Winchester£31£225
Landscaper near Eastleigh£31£225
Landscaper near Bridgwater£27£204