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Outdoor & Landscaping

Outdoor & Landscaping

Local Outdoor Design Professionals in London

DSK Design and Build plans, designs, and builds outdoor living spaces, blending the art and science of creating sustainable, functional outdoor spaces for London homes.

A DSK outdoor & landscaping project in London

What's Included

What's Included in Outdoor Landscaping

Four ways we make the most of the space around a property — each with its own dedicated page and process.

  • Garden Landscaping

    Patios, decking and planting schemes designed to make the most of your outdoor space.

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  • Driveways & Paving

    Block paving, resin and tarmac driveways installed with proper drainage and a durable finish.

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  • Fencing & Decking

    Garden fencing, gates and raised decking built to withstand London weather year after year.

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  • Outdoor Lighting

    Garden and patio lighting design and installation to extend your outdoor space into the evening.

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Free quote

Turn Plain Ground Into a Cozy Space

Please tell us how you want to use your garden, from a small patio garden design to fire pit landscaping. We survey and then quote honestly in writing.

A completed DSK bathroom with marble tiling and a wall-hung vanity
High Quality Workmanship

Traditional

Patio Landscaping and Backyard Hardscapes in London

Outdoor work fails at the level you can't see. A patio laid on a thin sub-base sinks, a driveway without drainage floods, and decking fixed straight into soft ground moves within a season. We spend the time on excavation, drainage and groundwork before anything visible goes down.

Where landscaping runs alongside an extension or renovation, we schedule it together — cabling for lighting and drainage runs go in before paving, not after it has been lifted again.

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Built to Last

Backyard Landscaping, Fire Pit & Outdoor Design in London

Lawn to patio landscape Garden design is most successful when it is tailored to the way you use your outdoor space. In our online backyard design service, we work with measurements and photographs, then provide a 3D backyard design so you can view your future patio, planting, and seating areas before we disturb any ground. Using no-fuss porcelain paving, borders and soft lighting, 3D backyard designs incorporate clean, strong lines.

Water-efficient backyard designs take the lawn out of the equation, replacing areas with hard-wearing porcelain paving and evergreen planting, and garden design using garden benches makes seating easy. Creative landscape design with an outdoor firepit uses a non-combustible base away from fences and trees, starting with patio design and installing the planting at a later date.

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DSK Design and Build London back garden landscaping with slate patio, linear fire pit and sofas

What's Included

Your Project Journey

The same four-stage approach applies whether you're renovating, extending or building new.

  1. Complimentary Site Visit

    We inspect the building, survey the structure and services, and discuss your needs and budget.

  2. Explicit Written Contract

    Before you begin, you receive a written contract with an agreed price, fixed timetable, and insurance details.

  3. Carefully Managed Build

    Your project manager is on site, coordinates all trades, and updates you weekly on progress.

  4. Final Tidy Handover

    Once we've finished snagging, we'll deliver certificates, warranties, and paperwork, and leave your property clean, tidy, and ready to enjoy again.

Why Choose Us

Why Pick Our London Renovation Company

  • Local Experts

    Cosy Renovation

    Dust barriers, clean premises, and a courteous team so you can continue with your normal family life as you move.

  • One Team

    Written contract

    Jobs begin with a well-written contract that protects you and your home.

  • Transparent

    London know-how

    Attention to detail of London homes, layouts, property constraints, and improvement expectations.

  • Craftsmanship

    Clear Pricing

    We provide an itemized set price; we approve changes in writing upfront.

  • On Schedule

    Real Projects

    We provide you with actual London projects shot on our sites, never stock photos.

  • Supported

    Quality Materials

    We choose premium materials and proven methods for every renovation project.

recent projects

General renovation projects we've completed

Explore recent kitchen, bathroom, and interior renovation projects completed with practical layouts, better finishes, and lasting quality.

  • Modern kitchen renovation in London with light wood cabinets, island and bar stools
    Kitchen Remodel

    Modern Kitchen Refresh

  • Bathroom upgrade with freestanding bath, deep teal walls and wood slat panelling
    Bathroom Renovation

    Warm Bathroom Upgrade

  • Open plan living space renovation with wood slat feature wall and built-in shelving
    Interior Renovation

    Open Living Space

  • Bright finished basement conversion with clean white walls and open floor space
    Basement Upgrade

    Basement Finishing

Budget Split

Cost Breakdown for Outdoor Landscaping

Knowing how your outdoor landscaping budget is divided allows you to make an apples-to-apples comparison of quotes from backyard designers near me.

A DSK renovation project underway

Where Does Your Landscaping Money Go?

For a typical garden landscape project in London, materials & hardscape cover 35%–50%, including block pavers, porcelain or natural stone, edging, sub-base, planting, fencing, garden benches, and feature lighting. Labor & installation accounts for 30%–40%, depending on the number of trades required, site access, and the outdoor patio landscape design. Groundwork & Preparation covers 8% – 15%, including excavation, leveling, drainage, removal of an old patio, and waste clearance before laying any materials. Finishing & Adjustments makes up 5% – 10%, involving jointing, planting, touch-ups, snagging, and final checks to complete the contract scope.

Factors Affecting Landscaping Cost

Patio landscaping and design is less labor-intensive to replace slabs than to change levels, add drainage, or reshape the arrangement. Prices vary for patio paver designs, as do the bases for porcelain, sandstone and block paving. Smaller backyard designs cost less per area but are fiddlier per meter, especially if access is limited. Firepit landscaping depends on the base, surrounding materials and clearances. Low-maintenance backyard designs need more time-saving features up front, so they can cost more initially but save summer weekends of mowing, weeding and watering. Budget backyard designs are completed in stages; larger projects start with a hardscape patio base before adding planting, lighting, and garden seats. Clay soils and poor drainage will also affect the cost.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what homeowners across London have to say about working with DSK Design and Build.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find simple answers to all your common queries about organizing, budgeting, managing, and finishing London house remodels.

It depends on the size of the garden, ease of access, the materials you use, the complexity of the design, and the drainage. A small patio garden is far cheaper than full outdoor landscaping with levels, lights, and plants.

The project depends on the garden size, weather, ground quality, and supplies. A basic patio can take days; a garden with drainage, hardscape, and planting can take weeks. In England, the weather can delay groundwork for weeks.

Yes. We build your backyard online and generate a 3D patio, asphalt, and planting design from photos, measurements, and discussion. We'll adjust the layout and materials until you're happy. Sending a construction quote.

Most ground-level rear garden patios are permit-free. Higher patios 30cm or more, listed structures, conservation areas, residences, and paved front gardens over five square meters of non-porous materials may not drain naturally. First, contact your local planning agency.

Don't call back garden designers without estimates, insurance, local project photos, and references. Ask about warranties for groundworks, drainage, paving, and planting. Amateurs can't describe the stratum under your patio.

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