Essex
Garden & outdoor structures in Essex
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What to expect locally in Essex
Mainly inter-war and modern housing with good vehicle access, so supply-and-fit quotes tend to be competitive.
Commonly covered: Chelmsford, Brentwood, Colchester, Romford, Basildon, Southend.
Essex rates
Rates sit slightly above national, typically £350 - £520 a day, dropping towards the national figure further from the M25.
Access and parking in Essex
Off-street parking and side access are common on interwar and post-war houses, keeping delivery and waste costs down. Coastal areas can have damp and ground conditions that add making-good.
Most asked for locally
- Bathroom and kitchen refits in semis and detached houses
- Garage and outbuilding electrics
- Damp-related making good after plumbing work
Indicative 2026 ranges for garden & outdoor structures work in Essex, not a quotation.
What garden & outdoor structures jobs cost in Essex in 2026
Landscapers and garden trades charge around £220 - £400 a day in 2026, with materials and waste removal on top.
| Job | Typical 2026 price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a fence panel | £90 - £180 per panel | 1 - 2 hours |
| New fence, 10 metres | £900 - £2,200 | 1 - 2 days |
| Lay a patio, 20 sq m | £2,200 - £5,200 | 4 - 8 days |
| Build raised beds | £350 - £1,200 | 1 - 2 days |
| Garden room base and build | £9,000 - £28,000 | 2 - 5 weeks |
| Turf a lawn, 50 sq m | £600 - £1,500 | 1 - 2 days |
What pushes the price to the top of the range
- Access for materials and skips, especially with no side gate
- Level changes needing steps or retaining walls
- Ground conditions and drainage
- Waste removal, which can be a third of a small job
Indicative 2026 UK ranges including labour and basic materials, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Garden & outdoor structures covering Essex
60 trades on Renovome cover Essex. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; names and contact details unlock when you start a job.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Norwich and Norfolk.
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Aberdeen garden landscaping business undertaking fencing, turfing, decking, patios and driveways.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Southampton and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Maidenhead, Windsor, Reading, Bracknell, Wokingham, Slough, High Wycombe and surrounding areas.
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Inverness landscaping company undertaking garden maintenance, makeovers, fencing, decking and domestic garden work.
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Northampton handyman service covering home repairs, decorating, outdoor work, basic plumbing and electrical tasks and tiling.
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Lancaster handyman service undertaking small plumbing, basic electrical work, decorating, tiling, joinery, garden work and general household repairs.
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Aberdeen landscaping company undertaking decking, fencing, patios, paving, lawns and other garden works.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Truro and surrounding Cornwall areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Bournemouth, Dorset and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Lancashire company undertaking domestic roofing and landscaping work.
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Dorset landscaping company undertaking residential garden and grounds work across the South Coast.
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Essex property maintenance company offering plumbing, electrical, decorating, tiling, carpentry and outdoor works, including small jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee, Fife and Angus.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derby and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and Tayside.
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West Sussex handyman service undertaking carpentry, decorating, tiling, floor restoration, rubber-roof, fencing, decking and landscaping work.
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Durham handyman business specialising in small home repairs, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, decorating, flooring, doors and windows, fencing and garden work.
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Aberdeenshire home-improvement company installing windows, doors, roofline, decking and fencing.
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Lincolnshire property-maintenance service undertaking basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, landscaping, fencing and general DIY with no job too small.
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Cowbridge handyman service undertaking simple decorating, laminate flooring, small tiling jobs, garden work and general household tasks.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee and surrounding areas.
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Aberdeen family-run landscaping business undertaking patios, fencing, decking, paving and garden maintenance.
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Inverness landscaping company undertaking domestic landscaping, garden design, fencing and driveways.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding areas.
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Hereford handyman service undertaking small plumbing, decorating, fencing and general property-maintenance jobs.
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Northamptonshire handyman undertaking minor plumbing, minor electrical work, carpentry, decorating, gardening and general household jobs.
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Northampton handyman service covering plumbing, windows, doors, garden tasks, decorating, guttering and general odd jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Worthing and the South Coast.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Taunton and surrounding Somerset areas.
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Wiltshire family-run handyman business undertaking flooring, decorating, patios, decking, shed bases, fencing and general maintenance.
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Worcestershire handyman undertaking small maintenance, decorating, tiling, laminate flooring, fencing, decking, patios and garden work.
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Property-maintenance service covering plumbing, electrics, tiling, carpentry, laminate flooring, decorating, landscaping and repairs.
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Inverness joiner undertaking window fitting and refurbishment, roof repairs and timber garden buildings alongside general joinery.
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Somerset handyman undertaking painting, decorating, gardening and small home repairs with no job too small.
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Family-run landscaping business undertaking paving, fencing, walling, lawns, garden maintenance and related outdoor work.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Ipswich and surrounding Suffolk areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving High Peak and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Norwich and surrounding Norfolk areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
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Lincolnshire handyman undertaking plumbing, socket and light work, joinery, decorating, flooring, window and door fitting, patio work and general odd jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Plymouth and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Swansea, Pontardawe and surrounding areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Dundee, Angus and surrounding areas.
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Lancashire handyman service undertaking minor plumbing, decorating, wall and floor tiling, gardening and general odd jobs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Taunton and surrounding Somerset areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Derby and surrounding areas.
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Aberdeen landscaping service undertaking garden landscaping, paving, patios, decking and related outdoor work.
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Aberdeen landscaping business undertaking domestic patios, decking, walls, turfing and fencing.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Worthing, Haywards Heath, Bexhill and surrounding Sussex areas.
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Rugby handyman and gardening service undertaking one-off plumbing, carpentry, tiling, flooring, decorating and garden jobs.
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Bedford handyman service undertaking domestic repairs, painting and decorating, fencing, landscaping and general property improvements.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Chelmsford and surrounding Essex areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Newquay and Cornwall.
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Bexhill handyman undertaking small domestic decorating, tiling, felt-roof repairs, fencing, garden maintenance and general repairs.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Exeter and surrounding Devon areas.
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Domestic trade and property maintenance business serving Crawley, Horsham, Horley, Reigate and Redhill.
Common garden & outdoor structures jobs in Essex
Build or install a garden shed
Base, assembly and installation of a garden shed.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisBuild a garden room or office
Insulated garden room with power and finishes.
Usually about 15 days on site
Get prices for thisBuild decking
Timber or composite decking with substructure.
Usually about 4 days on site
Get prices for thisLay a patio or paving
Patio, path or paved area with drainage falls.
Usually about 5 days on site
Get prices for thisLay a new or artificial lawn
Turf or artificial grass with ground preparation.
Usually about 2 days on site
Get prices for thisGarden & outdoor structures in Essex — common questions
- How much do garden & outdoor structures charge in Essex?
- Rates sit slightly above national, typically £350 - £520 a day, dropping towards the national figure further from the M25.
- What affects the price of a small job in Essex?
- Off-street parking and side access are common on interwar and post-war houses, keeping delivery and waste costs down. Coastal areas can have damp and ground conditions that add making-good.
- How do I get comparable garden & outdoor structures quotes in Essex?
- Write the job down once on Renovome — what needs doing, size or quantity, who supplies the materials and when you want it done. Every trade in Essex then prices the same job sheet, so you can compare total price, whether VAT is included, days on site and the earliest start date side by side.
- How many quotes should I get for a small job?
- Three is usually enough. Fewer and you have no sense of the going rate; more and you spend longer arranging visits than the job takes. Renovome sends the same brief to each one, so a third quote costs you no extra effort.
- What should I check before booking a trade?
- Confirm the price is fixed or an estimate, whether VAT is included, who buys and removes materials, how long the work takes, and that any notifiable work — electrics, gas, structural changes — is certified by a competent person.
- Does Renovome charge homeowners?
- No. Creating a project, writing the brief, inviting trades and comparing their replies is free for homeowners.
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