Landscaping Quote Template UK: Per m², Per Metre, and What's Under the Ground
Landscaping quotes cover more units than any other trade: patios and decking by the square metre, fencing by the linear metre, turf by the roll or the m², and groundworks by the unknown. The quotes that get paid without argument are the ones that price each element in its natural unit and say — in writing — what happens when the digger finds concrete, roots or a soakaway nobody mentioned.
Here's a template structured that way, with 2026 benchmark prices. For the fundamentals of a winning quote in any trade, start with how to write a contractor quote that wins jobs.
What Makes Landscaping Quotes Different
1. Mixed units are normal — mixed-up quotes aren't Price patios and decking per m², fencing per metre run (stating panel type and post spec), turf per m². Clients can check those against other quotes like-for-like, which works in your favour when your spec is better.
2. The ground is the contingency Buried concrete, tree roots, poor drainage, unrecorded services. Like a roofer's "once we strip it" note, a landscaper's quote needs a ground-conditions clause: found problems get reported and priced before extra work happens.
3. Living products need an aftercare boundary Turf and planting can die of neglect a fortnight after you leave. State the establishment care the client must do (watering, keeping off it) and the point where your responsibility ends.
Landscaping Quote Template
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[COMPANY NAME] — Landscaping & Garden Construction
[Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
[VAT No. if registered]
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LANDSCAPING QUOTATION
Reference: [REF]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Valid until: [DD/MM/YYYY — 30 days recommended]
Prepared for:
[Client Name]
[Property Address]
[Postcode]
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PROJECT
[e.g. Rear garden landscaping: 24m² porcelain patio,
18m of closeboard fencing, 55m² returfing, raised
sleeper bed.]
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SCOPE OF WORKS
Groundworks & preparation
□ Strip existing [paving/lawn/beds]; excavate to [X]mm
□ Cart away [X] m³ of spoil
□ [Type 1 MOT] sub-base, compacted, [X]mm depth
□ Falls to direct surface water [away from house / to
lawn / to existing drainage]
Patio: [X] m²
□ Supply and lay [porcelain / sandstone — product,
colour, size] on full mortar bed
□ [Jointing compound / pointing — specify colour]
□ Cut and fit to [steps, edges, manhole with recessed
cover]
Fencing: [X] linear metres
□ Supply and erect [closeboard / panel — height] on
[concrete / timber] posts at [X]m centres,
[gravel boards]
□ Remove and dispose of existing fence
Lawn: [X] m²
□ Prepare ground: rotavate, level, [X]mm topsoil
□ Supply and lay cultivated turf
Decking: [X] m² (if applicable)
□ Construct [softwood / composite — product] deck on
treated frame, [balustrade / steps as drawn]
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COST BREAKDOWN
£
Groundworks, sub-base & disposal [XXXX]
Patio ([X] m² @ £[X]/m²) [XXXX]
Fencing ([X] m @ £[X]/m) [XXXX]
Turfing ([X] m² @ £[X]/m²) [XXXX]
Decking ([X] m² @ £[X]/m²) [XXXX]
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Sub-total [XXXX]
VAT @ 20% [if registered] [XXXX]
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TOTAL [XXXX]
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EXCLUSIONS (NOT INCLUDED)
• Planning permissions (note: fences over 2m, or over
1m next to a highway, need consent)
• Drainage design / new soakaways [unless stated]
• Diversion of services found during excavation
• Unforeseen ground conditions — obstructions,
contamination, running sand (reported and priced
before proceeding)
• Plant/turf establishment beyond [14] days — client
to water daily in dry weather and keep off new turf
for [3–4] weeks
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PROGRAMME
Estimated start: [Date — weather dependent]
Estimated duration: [X] days
Access required for [mini digger / skip on drive].
PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit ([25–30]%) on acceptance: £[XXXX]
[Stage payment at completion of groundworks on larger
jobs:] £[XXXX]
Balance on completion: £[XXXX]
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How to Price Landscaping Work
UK benchmarks, checked 31 August 2026 against current UK cost guides (adjust for access, spoil distance and region — London and the South East run 20–30% higher):
- Porcelain patio, supplied and laid: £90–£180 per m² (typical ~£120)
- Indian sandstone patio, supplied and laid: around £100–£140 per m²
- Fencing, supplied and fitted: £60–£120 per metre for standard panels; £90–£180 for closeboard and premium builds
- Turf, supplied and laid with preparation: £10–£25 per m²
- Softwood decking, built: £80–£140 per m²; composite: £120–£220 per m²
Access is the silent multiplier: a rear garden with no side access, where every barrow of spoil goes through the house, can add 30%+ to labour. Walk the route before you price. And build the labour rate itself from your own numbers — the free day rate calculator does that.
Common Landscaping Quote Mistakes
Quoting the patio, forgetting the spoil Excavating 24m² to 200mm is nearly 5m³ of spoil — a grab lorry or several skips. Price disposal as its own line; it's too big to absorb.
"New fence" with no spec Panel type, height, post material and centres. A £65/m panel fence and a £150/m closeboard on concrete posts both read as "new fence" until you specify — and the client shopping three quotes needs to see why yours costs more.
No falls, no drainage thinking A patio laid flat against the house is a damp claim waiting to happen. One line — "laid to falls directing water away from the property" — shows competence and protects you.
Turf handover left vague State the watering regime and the keep-off period. Dead turf three weeks later becomes your fault only if the quote was silent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a patio cost per m² in the UK?
In 2026, £90–£180 per m² supplied and laid for porcelain (typically around £120), with Indian sandstone in a similar £100–£140 band. Groundworks, spoil disposal and difficult access sit on top, which is why two quotes for the "same" patio can be £2,000 apart.
How much is fencing per metre?
£60–£120 per metre supplied and fitted for standard panel fencing; £90–£180 for closeboard and premium specifications (2026). The spec matters more than the metre price — post material and centres decide how the fence handles its first storm.
What should a landscaping quote include?
Each element in its natural unit (patio and decking per m², fencing per metre, turf per m²), the groundworks and disposal as visible lines, falls/drainage stated, planning-sensitive items flagged, a ground-conditions clause, and an aftercare boundary for living products.
Do I need planning permission for a fence or patio?
Fences: over 2 metres high (or over 1 metre beside a highway) needs consent. Patios at ground level generally don't — but large impermeable areas draining towards the road can trigger rules, the same issue our driveway guide covers. Say in the quote who checks.
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