Full Garden Transformations in KT23
Garden landscaping and transformations in Bookham, Surrey
The whole garden in one programme: levels, structure, paving, lawn, planting and lighting.
9.86/10Garden transformations for Bookham gardens
A village setting between Cobham and Leatherhead, with period cottages around the centre, post-war semis and bungalows on the streets off the main road, and detached houses on the larger plots to the south. Gardens here are usually a good size and level.
Level plots and generous gardens, sitting between our Esher and Cobham work, and the brief is usually a patio, a driveway or a full transformation rather than a small repair.
The build
How we build it, Bookham or anywhere else
A whole garden rebuild is mostly a logistics job: getting plant and materials in, getting spoil out, and keeping the house liveable while it happens. We work that out on the first visit and price it in.
The sequence of a garden renovation is always the same. Clearance and groundworks, then structure and paving, then planting, turf and lighting.
- Design stage with survey, scaled plan and 3D visual
- Full clearance and removal of everything coming out
- Drainage resolved before the paving goes down
- Retaining walls, steps and brickwork by our own bricklayers
- Terrace, paths and structures on proper sub-bases
- Topsoil, planting, turf and lighting
- Handover walk with a maintenance schedule
The full detail on materials, build-up and what a quote covers is on our full garden transformations page.
A Bookham project
Front garden artificial grass and chipping beds, Bookham
A tired front lawn in Bookham replaced with artificial grass on a proper base, framed by Cotswold chipping beds and new planting.
- Timescale
- Two days
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Bookham
How we get materials in
Most properties have a driveway or a side return wide enough for plant and materials to reach the rear, which keeps the groundworks moving. The period cottages nearer the centre need a barrow route, which we plan on the first visit.
Permits and deliveries
Mole Valley District Council skip permits are arranged for anything standing on the public highway. Most Bookham jobs keep the skip on the drive.
Reviews
What our clients say
9.86/10“Hayden was the only one who came to look at the garden. He was able to suggest ideas to maximise the appearance of the raised beds. I am very happy with the results, which were done on time and at the agreed price.”
Checkatrade Reviewer · August 2026
Checkatrade · 9.3/10
“HD landscape did a great job on my garden re-work! firstly, they listened to my needs much more attentively than any other company quoting for the work.”
Rachel · July 2026
Google · 5/5
FAQs
Garden transformations questions we get asked
How long does a full garden transformation take?
Two to four weeks on site for most gardens, plus two to four weeks of design beforehand. Larger plots with retaining structures or a garden room run to five or six weeks.
Do I need planning permission?
The landscaping itself normally does not. A raised terrace close to a boundary, a substantial outbuilding, or work near a protected tree can. We identify anything that needs consent at the survey, before you commit.
Can we live in the house while it happens?
Yes, that is normal. We agree a route in and out, protect it with boards, and keep it clear. Where access is through the house we sheet the floors and take the boots off, and where we can we work through a side gate instead.
What happens to everything that comes out?
Old paving, decking, sheds, fencing and spoil are removed and disposed of as part of the quote. Plants worth keeping are lifted and heeled in during the build, then replanted.
How much does a full garden transformation cost?
£15,000 to £40,000 covers most of what we build, with the design fee credited into it. The price is fixed in writing after the design stage, so there is no drift once the diggers are in.
Do you build pergolas as part of a transformation?
Yes. We design and build timber pergolas as part of the same programme, with posts on proper footings and the structure tied into the paving levels. Doing it while the ground is open is cheaper and cleaner than adding one later.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes on workmanship, with manufacturer warranties on materials, and we replace planting that fails in the first season where it has been watered as advised.
Free site visit
Get a fixed price for your Bookham garden
Tell us the postcode and roughly what you are after. We will come out, measure up and give you a proper fixed price for Bookham, not a ballpark over the phone.