How much does a garden design cost in Surrey?

If you're planning a new garden in Surrey, the first question is usually the same: what will it actually cost? Below are honest guide prices based on the projects we design and build across Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Every garden is different, so treat these as planning figures — your free site visit comes with a written, itemised quote before any work starts.

Average project costs by garden size

• Small garden (~30 m²): £2,700 – £6,300, typically 1–2 weeks on site
• Medium garden (~60 m²): £5,400 – £13,500, typically 2–4 weeks
• Large garden (100 m²+): £9,000 – £27,000+, typically 6–8 weeks

A full redesign usually includes groundworks, hard landscaping (patios, paths, decking), turfing or planting, and finishing. The bigger the garden and the more levels, drainage or access challenges involved, the longer the build takes.

Prices for specific features (per m²)

• Turfed lawn (real grass): £9 – £27 per m²
• Artificial grass: £27 – £90 per m²
• Concrete slab patio (budget): £90 – £135 per m²
• Natural sandstone patio (mid-range): £135 – £198 per m²
• Porcelain or slate patio (premium): £180 – £270+ per m²
• Decking (timber or composite): £72 – £270 per m² depending on material

Materials make the biggest difference to price per square metre. A budget concrete slab patio can cost half of a premium porcelain one — but both need the same solid sub-base to last, which is where corners should never be cut.

Garden design fees

• Design consultation: from £630
• Layout and planting plans: £27 – £135 per m² depending on complexity

A proper design pays for itself: it stops expensive mistakes, phases the work sensibly, and gives you a fixed price to plan around. Garden rooms are quoted individually — we typically come in around 10% below comparable specialist suppliers.

What affects the price most?

• Access — narrow side passages or no rear access mean more manual labour
• Levels and drainage — sloping gardens need retaining work and land drains
• Materials — porcelain and composite cost more upfront but need less maintenance
• Ground conditions — clay soil (common across Surrey) needs deeper sub-bases

How to get an exact price

The only reliable way to price your garden is to see it. We offer free site visits across Surrey, Sussex and Kent — we measure up, listen to what you want, and send a written, itemised quote with no obligation. Book a free site visit or get a free quote online, or call us on 07951 217010.