Landscape and garden designers in Essex
8 practices covering Essex. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
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UK landscape practice offering garden or landscape design services, with public website and contact email verified from a BALI listing or the practice's own current website.
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UK garden and landscape design practice providing residential outdoor-space design, planting, landscaping or design-and-build services.
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BALI-accredited UK garden and landscape design practice serving residential or landscape clients.
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UK garden and landscape design practice providing residential garden design, planting or landscape services in Suffolk / Essex.
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UK landscape practice offering garden or landscape design services, with public website and contact email verified from a BALI listing or the practice's own current website.
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UK garden and landscape design practice providing residential outdoor-space design, planting, landscaping or design-and-build services.
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UK landscape practice offering garden or landscape design services, with public website and contact email verified from a BALI listing or the practice's own current website.
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UK garden and landscape design practice providing residential garden design, planting or landscape services in Hertfordshire / Essex.
How to choose a landscape designer in Essex
Bring a garden or landscape designer in while the house works are still on paper, so levels, drainage and access are resolved once rather than twice.
- Ask for gardens photographed three or more years after planting, not on handover day.
- Check whether the designer also builds, or works with separate contractors.
- Confirm who is responsible for drainage and retaining structures.
- Ask about maintenance expectations for the planting proposed.
- Check whether any structure needs planning permission or building regulations.
What landscape and garden designers in Essex typically work on
- Terraces, steps and level changes
- Planting plans and soft landscaping
- Garden rooms and outdoor kitchens
- Drainage, lighting and irrigation
- Boundary treatments and screening
Typical 2026 fees for landscape and garden designers
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation and sketch scheme | £400 - £1,200 |
| Full garden design package | £1,800 - £6,500 |
| Planting plan only | £600 - £1,800 |
| Small garden build | £12,000 - £35,000 |
| Large garden build | £35,000 - £120,000 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
- Often not, but height, position and use all matter. Check before you order.
- What does a garden design cost in 2026?
- Typically £1,800 to £6,500 for a full design package on a domestic garden.
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