How much should a landscaper charge? UK Landscaping Pricing Guide 2026.
By Tom Ellis
Underpricing is the single biggest cause of business failure in the British landscaping sector. Landscaping is capital-intensive, physically demanding, and heavily exposed to weather delays, machine breakdowns, and volatile material costs. Simply pulling day rates out of thin air or matching the cheapest local cowboy will guarantee working 60 hours a week for minimal net profit.
To build a sustainable, resilient trade contracting business, your pricing must account for every variable: true billable hours, non-productive admin and quoting time, plant hire, waste transfer taxes, material delivery logistics, and risk contingency.
This benchmark guide breaks down current 2026 UK rates across all primary landscaping services—from driveways, timber gates, and sleeper beds, to full porcelain patios, drainage, ground levelling, and commercial turfing.
Contents
UK Landscaper Labour Benchmarks (2026)
Standard market figures for sole operators, labourers, and multi-person installation teams.
| Role / Crew Size | Hourly Rate | Day Rate (8 hrs) |
|---|---|---|
| General Landscaper (Solo) | £30 – £45 | £200 – £300 |
| UK Average Benchmark | ~£35 – £40 | ~£250 / day |
| Experienced / Specialist Landscaper | £40 – £60 | £300 – £400+ |
| On-site Site Labourer | £15 – £25 | £120 – £180 |
| Lead Landscaper + Labourer (2-Person) | £45 – £70 | £350 – £480 |
| Two Skilled Tradespeople | £60 – £90 | £400 – £550 |
The Billable Hours Reality Check
A landscaper charging £250 per day is mathematically earning £31.25 per hour across an 8-hour shift. However, true site productivity rarely exceeds 6.67 hours per day. At that realistic output, your billing rate is actually £37.50 per productive hour.
Unbillable Time You Must Cover:
Regional Pricing Guide (2026)
Using £250/day as the national median, local operating overheads and regional demand create variance.
| Region | Typical Solo Day Rate | Two-Person Team |
|---|---|---|
| London | £280 – £350 | £480 – £600+ |
| South East England | £250 – £320 | £420 – £550 |
| South West England | £230 – £290 | £380 – £480 |
| East of England | £230 – £290 | £380 – £480 |
| Midlands (East & West) | £200 – £270 | £350 – £450 |
| North West England | £200 – £260 | £340 – £440 |
| Yorkshire & The Humber / North East | £190 – £260 | £320 – £420 |
| Wales | £190 – £260 | £320 – £420 |
| Scotland | £200 – £280 | £340 – £460 |
Why Regional Rates Vary:
- Congestion & Parking: Ultra-Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), parking permits, and delivery access in central hubs add substantial daily costs.
- Merchant Distribution: Rural locations often incur hefty aggregate haulage and delivery surcharges.
- Disposal Tariffs: Commercial waste tipping fees at transfer stations vary drastically by local authority and landfill availability.
How to Calculate Your Required Day Rate
Reverse-engineering your income needs and fixed operating overheads to avoid hidden undercharging.
There are 260 working weekdays in a year. Once you subtract 28 days of statutory holiday/bank holidays, 10 days of seasonal weather rain-offs, 5 sick days, and 15 unpaid days spent quoting, visiting merchants, and doing accounts, you are left with approximately 200 to 210 billable days.
Dividing £300/day by 8 hours gives £37.50/hr on paper. Because only 6.5–7 hours are productive on site, charge £40–£55/hour for ad-hoc, small, or remedial work.
Worked Example: Solo Landscaper
Material Markups & Wastage Allowances
Never supply materials at invoice trade price. Markup covers sourcing risk, breakages, storage, and financing.
Recommended Material Markup Tiers
Pro-tip: On huge material orders (e.g. £10,000+ of imported stone), scale the percentage down slightly (12–15%) to avoid inflating the overall quote beyond market tolerance.
Essential Wastage Allowances
Calculate wastage before applying your material markup. Never order the net square meterage of the garden.
Turfing & Artificial Grass Pricing
Accurate pricing for natural rolled turf versus synthetic sports/residential grass systems, factoring in the hidden costs of groundworks.
Real Cultivated Turf
Pricing real turf depends heavily on existing ground quality, the need for digging out old lawns, rotary tilling, and soil importation.
Artificial Lawn Systems
Never treat artificial grass as simple carpet laying. It requires deep digging out and ground excavation similar to block paving, meaning access issues drastically affect pricing.
Build-up Elements to Include:
Digging out (75–100mm) + Sub-base (MOT Type 1) + 25mm compacted granite dust / sharp sand blinding + Heavy-duty geotextile membrane + Treated timber/composite perimeter edging + Seaming tape, adhesive & kiln-dried silica sand infill.
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Paving Installation, Excavation & Sub-Base Costs
Comprehensive supply-and-install benchmarks, sub-base requirements, and calculating the hidden costs of difficult access and waste removal.
| Paving Material | Supply & Fit (per m²) |
|---|---|
| Standard Concrete Utility Slabs | £50 – £80 / m² |
| Riven Sandstone (Indian Sandstone) | £80 – £130 / m² |
| Limestone Paving | £90 – £150 / m² |
| Vitrified Porcelain (Prime 20mm) | £100 – £180 / m² |
| Premium Granite / Slate / Natural Stone | £120 – £200+ / m² |
| Standard Concrete Block Paving | £80 – £140 / m² |
| Bespoke Pattern / Cobblestone Paving | £140 – £220+ / m² |
11. Patio Excavation
Never hide excavation inside the paving m² price if it is substantial. Price higher for heavy clay, tree roots, or rock.
- Straightforward Dig:£15–£30 / m²
- Difficult Excavation:£30–£60+ / m²
- Concrete Removal:+£20–£50+ / m²
12. MOT Type 1 Sub-Base
Bulk bag aggregate averages £40–£70/tonne (trade, before delivery & markup).
- Pedestrian Patios: Minimum 100mm compacted sub-base + 30–50mm full wet mortar bed (4:1) + SBR slurry primer on the reverse of the slab.
- Driveways: 150–200mm+ compacted MOT Type 1 over non-woven geotextile membrane.
Access & Waste Removal
Spoil removal and restricted access dramatically increase costs. Do not quote blindly without assessing site logistics.
- Waste: Grab lorry (£250–£500+) or multiple builder's skips (£150–£350+ each).
- Poor Access: Wheelbarrow-only access through a terraced house adds days of labour. Calculate exact extra labour hours required, not a blanket percentage.
10. What Goes Into a Patio Price?
To build an accurate, highly profitable written quote, you must itemise every operational element using this universal estimating formula:
+ Sub-base (MOT Type 1)
+ Bedding (Sharp Sand/Cement)
+ Primer & Jointing Compound
+ Edging & Drainage
+ Labour (Est. Days × Day Rate)
+ Machinery Hire (Wacker/Digger)
+ Waste Disposal (Skips/Grab)
+ Delivery Logistics
+ Overheads & Profit Contingency
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FINAL CUSTOMER QUOTE
Worked Example: 30m² Standard Patio
Breaking down the costs for a mid-range patio installation requiring moderate excavation.
- Labour (e.g., 4 Days @ £250/day):£1,000
- Paving (with 10% cutting wastage):£1,200
- MOT Type 1 / Sharp Sand / Cement:£450
- Waste (e.g., 1x Grab Lorry for spoil):£350
- Machinery (Wacker / Digger Hire):£150
- Jointing, Primer & Consumables:£120
- Business Profit & Contingency (20%):~£650
Always provide a written scope of works specifying exact excavation depths and access assumptions to protect yourself from variations.
Driveway Construction & Surfacing
Driveways carry dynamic vehicle loads and must comply with strict SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) regulations to prevent surface water runoff onto the public highway.
Sub-Base & Legislation
Never price a driveway simply by multiplying the surface area by a paving cost. The longevity of the driveway depends entirely on the excavation depth and the compaction of the sub-base.
- Excavation to a minimum depth of 200mm to 250mm.
- Heavy-duty woven geotextile membrane.
- 150mm compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base (or open-graded Type 3 for permeable systems).
- 50mm sharp sand screed bed (for block paving) or tarmac/concrete binder course (for resin).
Supply & Install Rates (per m²)
| Driveway Material | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Concrete Block Paving | £80 – £140 / m² |
| Decorative Resin-Bound | £90 – £160 / m² |
| Tarmac / Asphalt (SMA) | £60 – £110 / m² |
| Permeable Gravel Grids (e.g., Nidagravel) | £50 – £90 / m² |
| Premium Natural Stone Setts (Cobbles) | £150 – £250+ / m² |
Additional Cost Variables
Ensure these critical elements are itemised on the customer's quote:
- Excavation & Spoil Removal (Grab Lorry)£250 – £350 per load
- Aco Channel Drainage & Soakaway Pit£600 – £1,500+
- Concrete Edge Restraints / Kerbing£30 – £60 / linear m
- Manhole Cover Replacements (Recessed)£100 – £200+ each
Timber & Electric Gates
Never price gate fitting as a quick add-on to a fencing job. Hanging heavy timber correctly requires substantial posts, deep concrete footings, and premium ironmongery.
Supply & Install Rates
| Gate Type & Specification | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Ledged & Braced Side Gate | £250 – £450 |
| Heavy Framed Featheredge / T&G Gate | £400 – £750 |
| Double Timber Driveway Gates | £900 – £2,200+ |
| Hardwood Driveway Gates (Oak/Iroko) | £2,500 – £5,000+ |
Component Cost Allowances
When quoting, calculate these material base costs before your markup:
- Gate Posts (Minimum 100x100mm, set 600mm deep)£40 – £80 each
- Driveway Gate Posts (150x150mm or 200x200mm)£100 – £250 each
- Postcrete (Allow 2-3 bags per heavy post)£5 – £8 per bag
- Galvanised Adjustable Hook & Band Hinges£30 – £80 per set
Automation & Ironmongery
The hardware and security features are often as expensive as the timber gate itself.
Raised Sleeper Beds
A staple of modern UK garden design, offering structural soil retention, architectural levels, and easy customer maintenance. They must be priced by the linear metre per tier.
Construction & Longevity
If you simply stack untreated sleepers on bare soil, they will rot within five years. Professional installation requires concrete foundations, structural fixings, and internal moisture barriers.
- Excavation of a shallow trench and laying concrete base pads or a full mortar bed.
- Heavy-duty 150mm–200mm structural timber screws (Timberlok/Index) counter-sunk into the wood.
- Internal heavy-duty membrane lining (DPM or thick plastic) stapled to the inside faces to prevent wet soil rotting the timber.
Supply & Install Rates
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New Softwood Sleepers (Pressure Treated) Rate per linear metre, per tier (layer)£50 – £85 / m
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New Hardwood (English / French Oak) Requires pre-drilling and heavier lifting machinery£90 – £150+ / m
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Complete 3m x 1m 2-Tier Bed Includes concrete pads, fixings, membrane, and topsoil fill£450 – £850
Calculating the Fill (Topsoil)
A common mistake is underestimating how much soil is required to fill a large raised bed. A 3m x 1m bed that is 400mm high will swallow 1.2 cubic metres of topsoil.
You must price the supply of two bulk bags of premium topsoil/compost blend (£120-£160) and the labour to manually wheelbarrow it from the driveway into the beds.
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Timber & Composite Decking Systems
Detailed square-metre benchmarks, sub-frame specifications, and pricing for complex decking variations.
Sub-Frames & Preparation
Never price a deck solely based on the surface boards. The longevity of any deck relies entirely on the sub-frame. A professional quote must include excavation of topsoil, a heavy-duty weed membrane, and structural posts set in concrete.
- C24 pressure-treated timber joists (minimum 100x50mm).
- Joist spacing at strict 400mm centres (300mm for some composites or diagonal lays).
- Joist tape to prevent water ingress and timber rot.
- Structural support posts (100x100mm) set in Postcrete.
Supply & Install Rates (per m²)
| Decking Material | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Treated Softwood (Pine) | £80 – £140 / m² |
| Hollow Core Composite | £100 – £150 / m² |
| Solid Core Composite (Premium) | £140 – £200 / m² |
| Hardwood (Balau / Yellow Balau) | £120 – £180 / m² |
| Premium Hardwood (Ipe / Oak) | £160 – £250+ / m² |
Additional Cost Variables
Do not apply a blanket m² rate if the design includes complex features. Itemise these separately:
- Timber or Composite Steps£150 – £300 per step/tread
- Timber Balustrades / Handrails£40 – £80 / linear m
- Glass or Wire Balustrades£150 – £350+ / linear m
- Fascia Boards & Picture Framing+10% – 15% to total labour
Fencing & Gate Installations
Linear metre benchmarks, component breakdowns, and the true cost of digging post holes in difficult ground.
Supply & Install Rates (per linear metre)
Standard pricing assumes a standard 1.8m (6ft) high fence, installed in normal soil conditions with clear access.
| Fencing Style (1.8m High) | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Lap Panel (Timber Posts) | £60 – £100 / m |
| Lap Panel (Concrete Posts & Gravel Boards) | £80 – £120 / m |
| Close-Board / Featheredge (Continuous) | £90 – £140 / m |
| Picket Fencing (0.9m - 1.2m High) | £45 – £80 / m |
| Premium Slatted / Venetian (Cedar/Redwood) | £120 – £200+ / m |
16. Component Cost Allowances
When quoting, calculate these material base costs before markup:
- Timber Posts (100x100mm, 2.4m)£10 – £25 each
- Slotted Concrete Posts (2.4m)£20 – £35+ each
- Concrete Gravel Boards£10 – £25 each
- Postcrete (Allow 1.5 - 2 bags per hole)£5 – £8 per bag
- Capping Rails & Heavy Fixings£5 – £10 per bay
Pricing the Variables
A straight run on a flat lawn is easy. You must increase your linear metre rate, or add specific surcharges, for the following scenarios:
Decorative Stone & Gravel
Fast coverage for driveways, borders, and informal paths, but highly dependent on the quality of the groundwork preparation.
Preparation is Everything
Throwing gravel onto bare soil guarantees weeds within a month and dissatisfied clients. Professional installations require excavation, edge retention, and heavy-duty suppression.
- Excavation of topsoil to a depth of 50mm (100-150mm for driveways).
- Installation of commercial-grade woven geotextile/weed membrane.
- Installation of perimeter edging (treated timber, metal, or stone blocks) to prevent aggregate migration.
- Spreading 20mm decorative gravel to a consistent 40-50mm depth.
Supply & Install Rates
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Bulk Bag Supply (Trade) Standard 800-850kg bag (Pea shingle, Cotswold, Slate)£60 – £100 / bag
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Standard Garden Borders & Paths Supply, prep, membrane, edging, and laid£35 – £70 / m²
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Gravel Driveways (Heavy Duty) Includes MOT Type 1 sub-base & cellular stabilisation grids£60 – £110+ / m²
Calculating Quantities
A standard bulk bag (approx. 850kg) of 20mm gravel laid at a depth of 50mm will cover approximately 10 to 12 square metres.
Waste Disposal Note: Excavating just 50mm of soil across a 50m² driveway generates 2.5 cubic metres of heavy soil (over 3 tonnes). You MUST price a grab lorry or large skip to remove this.
Garden Clearance & Soil Removal
Clearance is heavy, manual labour. Never quote based solely on garden size; price based on the volume, weight, and classification of the waste.
Labour & Clearance Rates
A standard UK average for clearance labour is £45–£60 / hour (£50–£55 average). For fixed quoting, use these benchmarks:
| Small Tidy-Up (Light pruning/weeding) | £200 – £400 |
| Medium Clearance (Shrub removal, heavy strimming) | £400 – £800 |
| Jungle / Overgrown Site (Chainsaw work, dense brambles) | £800 – £1,500+ |
Waste Removal Allowances
Calculate volume × estimated weight. Soil and rubble are drastically heavier than green waste.
- Green Waste (Per Van Load)£60 – £150
- Mixed Waste / Rubble (8-yard Builder's Skip)£250 – £400+
- Heavy Soil / Clay (8-Wheel Grab Lorry)£250 – £500+
Clearing a 60m² overgrown garden with no side access (spoil must be wheelbarrowed through the house).
Breakdown: 2 Men for 2 Days (£1,000) + Heavy Duty Rubble Bags & Floor Protection (£50) + 2x 8-Yard Skips for mixed waste (£600).
Total Quote: £1,650
Garden Levelling & Topsoil
Regrading uneven ground and importing topsoil requires heavy plant machinery and exact cubic metre calculations.
Site Levelling Rates
| Straightforward Levelling (Hand/Rotavator) | £20 – £40 / m² |
| Moderate Regrading (Mini-digger required) | £40 – £80 / m² |
| Major Machine Cut & Fill | £80 – £120+ / m² |
Topsoil Importation
Always calculate the required cubic metres, not just the flat garden size. (e.g., 50m² at 100mm depth = 5m³ of soil).
- Premium Screened Topsoil (Bulk Bag Supply)£50 – £80 / bag
- Supply, Wheelbarrow & Spread (150mm Depth)£40 – £65 / m²
- Machinery: Micro-digger hire (£100-£180/day) + Tracked dumper (£100-£180/day).
- Spoil Swell: Excavated soil expands by up to 30%. Digging out 10m³ of solid clay will require removing 13m³ of loose spoil.
- Access Restrictions: If a micro-digger cannot fit through the garden gate, hand-digging will triple the labour cost.
Walls, Retaining & Drainage
Structural features require immense material weight, deep concrete foundations, and careful water management. Never underprice brickwork.
Garden & Retaining Walls
A simple low decorative brick wall should not be priced the same as a structural retaining wall holding back tonnes of wet earth.
| Basic Low Garden Wall (Decorative) | £150 – £300 / linear m |
| Basic Retaining Wall (Under 600mm) | £150 – £300 / linear m |
| Engineered Retaining Wall (Over 1 metre) | £300 – £600+ / linear m |
Additions to price separately for retaining walls: Deep trench excavation, C20 concrete footings, steel reinforcement (rebar), engineering calculations, and backfill.
Drainage Solutions
If a retaining wall has no drainage, hydrostatic pressure will push it over. Drainage is critical.
- Basic French Drain (Trench, pipe, gravel, membrane)£50 – £100 / linear m
- Complex Channel Drainage (Aco drains set in concrete)£100 – £200+ / linear m
- Crated Soakaway (1m³ system)£500 – £1,500+ each
Building a 10m long, 1m high blockwork retaining wall faced with brick.
Breakdown: Excavation & Concrete Footings (£600) + Blocks, Bricks, Sand & Cement (£800) + Integrated French Drain & Shingle Backfill (£400) + Labour for 2 Bricklayers & Labourer for 3 Days (£1,800).
Total Quote: ~£3,600
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Paths, Steps, Maintenance & Machinery
Finishing detailing and machinery day rates to incorporate into your estimates.
Detailing & Maintenance Charges
Machinery & Plant Allowances
Cost equipment into quotes separately alongside delivery, fuel, and margin:
Waste, Access Surcharges & VAT
Managing the invisible costs that eat into landscaping profits.
Waste & Disposal
- Green Waste Load: £50–£150
- Heavy Soil / Rubble Skip: £150–£350+
- Mixed General Skip (8yd): £200–£400+
- Grab Lorry (8-Wheel): £250–£500+
Always calculate waste volume and grab weight beforehand.
Access Surcharge
Don't add arbitrary percentages. Calculate the extra labour hours. If wheelbarrowing through a terraced house adds 2 days:
Minimum Charges & VAT
Maintain a £100–£200 minimum charge (£150–£250 for specialist/emergency calls) to cover loading and travel.
VAT: Calculate all margins and profits net of VAT. Add 20% VAT at the end of the quote so your margins aren't eroded.
Full Project Sizing & The Master Formula
How to assemble every moving part into an airtight, profitable commercial estimate.
The Universal Landscaping Pricing Formula
Apply VAT (20%) on top of the final sum if registered.
Worked Example: £10,000 Project
- Base Materials:£4,000
- Material Markup (20%):£800
- Labour (10 Days @ £250/day):£2,500
- Plant Hire (Digger/Mixer):£500
- Waste Grab/Skip:£400
- Delivery Charges:£200
- Travel / Consumables:£150
- Direct Subtotal:£8,550
- Final Client Price (+ Overheads/Profit):£10,000 – £11,000
Labour-Only Rates (Customer Supplies Materials)
If the client supplies materials, your day rate must be higher because you miss out on material markup:
- Turf Prep & Laying Labour:£10 – £20 / m²
- Paving Labour Only:£30 – £60 / m²
- Decking Construction Labour:£40 – £80 / m²
- Fencing Installation Labour:£30 – £60 / linear m
- Planting Scheme Labour:£20 – £40 / m²
Quick UK Landscaping Pricing Reference (2026)
Use this table for rapid job estimating and sanity-checking client quotes.
| Landscaping Work / Service | Typical 2026 UK Benchmark |
|---|---|
| General Landscaper Hourly Rate | £30 – £60 / hour |
| Solo Landscaper Day Rate | £200 – £300 / day |
| Site Labourer Day Rate | £120 – £180 / day |
| Two-Person Team Day Rate | £350 – £480 / day |
| Turf Supply Only | £3 – £10 / m² |
| Turf Supply & Lay | £15 – £30 / m² |
| Full Turf Preparation & Lay | £20 – £45 / m² |
| Artificial Grass (Installed) | £25 – £60 / m² (£60–£85+ premium) |
| Concrete Patio Paving | £50 – £80 / m² |
| Indian Sandstone Patio | £80 – £130 / m² |
| Vitrified Porcelain Patio | £100 – £180 / m² |
| Block Paving (Driveways & Patios) | £80 – £140 / m² |
| Timber Decking (Installed) | £80 – £140 / m² |
| Composite Decking (Installed) | £120 – £200 / m² |
| Standard Panel Fencing | £60 – £100 / linear m |
| Close-Board Fencing (Featheredge) | £90 – £140 / linear m |
| Gravel & Decorative Stone Landscaping | £40 – £80 / m² |
| Garden Clearance Labour | £45 – £60 / hour |
| Garden Clearance Waste Load | £60 – £360 / load |
| Ground Levelling (Basic to Major) | £20 – £120+ / m² |
| Decorative Garden Wall | £150 – £300 / linear m |
| Retaining Wall (Structural) | £150 – £600+ / linear m |
| French Drainage | £50 – £100 / linear m |
| Crated Soakaway Installation | £500 – £1,500+ each |
| Hedge Cutting | £5 – £30+ / linear m |
| Lawn Mowing Visit | £30 – £50 minimum (£0.10–£0.30/m²) |
| Pressure Washing Paving | £3 – £8 / m² |
| Paving Sealing | £5 – £15 / m² |
| Material Markup Allowance | 10% – 30% |
| Small-Job Minimum Charge | £100 – £200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average day rate for a UK landscaper in 2026?
The typical working benchmark is £200 to £300 per day for a solo skilled landscaper, with £250/day representing the UK median. Experienced contractors in London and the South East regularly charge £280 to £350 per day, while a two-person team (landscaper and labourer) charges between £350 and £480 per day.
How much should I charge per square metre for a porcelain patio?
Vitrified porcelain patios typically range between £100 and £180 per m² supply and install. This rate includes 100mm compacted MOT Type 1, full wet mortar bedding, SBR slurry primer bonding, porcelain slabs, and brush-in or external resin jointing compound. Substantial excavation and concrete breakout should be charged separately.
How much markup should landscapers add to materials?
Standard practice is adding 10% to 20% on bulk aggregates and sand, 15% to 25% on standard paving, timber, and fencing, and 20% to 30% on premium porcelain, composite decking, and sourced planting. This markup protects against broken slabs, delivery charges, collection time, and supplier return fees.
Why shouldn't I quote landscaping jobs using an hourly rate?
Hourly rates punish you for working efficiently and investing in productive machinery. If you use an excavator to dig out a patio in 3 hours instead of spending 2 days with a shovel, charging hourly reduces your income. Always quote fixed project prices derived from estimated billable days and material allowances.
How much extra should I charge for difficult garden access?
Do not apply an arbitrary percentage. Estimate the actual extra labour hours required. For example, if barrowing 10 tonnes of spoil through a narrow house hallway or up steep steps adds two extra working days for a labourer, add the cost of those two full days (£300–£400) directly to your quote.
What is a reasonable minimum charge for small landscaping repairs?
Maintain a minimum charge of £100 to £200 for minor jobs such as re-securing a fence post or replacing a damaged paving slab. This covers van fuel, travel time, loading tools, and initial setup time, ensuring small visits remain profitable.
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