Up-to-date landscaping & gardening prices for 2026 — low, average and high UK rates for 8 common jobs, plus what affects the price and how to hire well.
A good landscaper turns an unused garden into genuinely valuable living space — patios, decking, lawns, planting schemes, fencing and garden walls. Landscaping projects combine several skills (groundwork, paving, carpentry, planting), so experience and planning matter as much as labour. HireTrades helps you find local landscapers whose completed gardens and customer reviews you can browse before deciding who to invite to quote.
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Lawn mowing (average garden) per visit | £25 | 37 | £50 |
Hedge trimming per job | £100 | 175 | £250 |
Tree removal (small) per tree | £300 | 500 | £700 |
Tree removal (large) per tree | £800 | 1,650 | £2,500 |
Lay turf per m² | £15 | 22 | £30 |
Build patio per m² | £80 | 115 | £150 |
Install fencing per metre | £80 | 105 | £130 |
Garden clearance per day | £200 | 350 | £500 |
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Patio installation typically costs £100–£200 per square metre depending on the paving chosen, so a 20m² patio runs £2,000–£4,000. New lawn (turf) costs £15–£30 per square metre laid, fencing £60–£120 per panel fitted, and composite decking £180–£280 per square metre. A full garden redesign for a typical suburban garden ranges from £5,000 to £20,000+. Landscaper day rates are usually £160–£260 per person.
Before hiring a landscaper, agree a clear scope: levels and drainage, materials (natural stone vs porcelain vs concrete paving vary hugely in cost), edging, lighting and planting. Ask how they handle waste — soil and rubble removal is a significant hidden cost. For larger projects, a simple scaled drawing avoids misunderstandings. Check they hold public liability insurance and ask to see recent gardens, ideally one completed over a year ago so you can see how the work has settled and matured.
Landscapers on HireTrades carry verified review histories with photos, so you can judge real results in real gardens. Post your project free — a rough sketch and photos of your current garden are enough — and compare quotes and ideas from several local professionals before choosing.
In 2026, lawn mowing (average garden) typically costs between £25 and £50 (per visit) in the UK, with an average of around £37. Prices in London and the South East tend to sit at the higher end. Get multiple quotes from verified local professionals on HireTrades to find the best price for your job.
In 2026, hedge trimming typically costs between £100 and £250 (per job) in the UK, with an average of around £175. Prices in London and the South East tend to sit at the higher end. Get multiple quotes from verified local professionals on HireTrades to find the best price for your job.
In 2026, tree removal (small) typically costs between £300 and £700 (per tree) in the UK, with an average of around £500. Prices in London and the South East tend to sit at the higher end. Get multiple quotes from verified local professionals on HireTrades to find the best price for your job.
In 2026, tree removal (large) typically costs between £800 and £2,500 (per tree) in the UK, with an average of around £1,650. Prices in London and the South East tend to sit at the higher end. Get multiple quotes from verified local professionals on HireTrades to find the best price for your job.
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