Full Garden Transformations in KT10
Garden landscaping and transformations in Claygate, Surrey
The whole garden in one programme: levels, structure, paving, lawn, planting and lighting.
9.86/10Garden transformations for Claygate gardens
Largely twentieth century detached and semi-detached houses with generous rear gardens, plus older cottages nearer the village. Plot depth is the opportunity here: there is usually room for a terrace, a lawn and a separate structure at the end without any of them feeling squeezed.
Claygate sits between Esher and Hinchley Wood, so it is on our regular run. Larger gardens here often become full transformations rather than single element jobs.
The build
How we build it, Claygate 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.
Nearby project
300 sqm porcelain patio, Oxshott
Our nearest completed case study to Claygate, built to the same specification we would use on your garden.
Over 300 sqm of porcelain paving wrapped around a large Oxshott house, with a bullnosed curved step and built in planters.
- Timescale
- Several weeks
- Approximate value
- Available on request
On the ground
Working in Claygate
How we get materials in
Most properties have a usable side return or a driveway that a mini digger can reach, so the groundworks stage stays efficient. The older village cottages are the exception and tend to be barrow only.
Permits and deliveries
Elmbridge Borough Council skip permits are arranged where needed, but many Claygate jobs can keep the skip on the drive, which avoids the permit and any parking discussion.
Reviews
What our clients say
9.86/10“Of the 3 companies I asked to quote, 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 · 3 weeks ago
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 · a month ago
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 Claygate 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 Claygate, not a ballpark over the phone.