Do I need planning permission for landscaping in Basingstoke?

Most standard landscaping work in Basingstoke does not require planning permission. Patios, turfing, fencing under 2m, and most garden redesigns fall under permitted development rights. However, you may need permission if you are in a conservation area, the property is listed, or works involve hard surfaces over 5m² in the front garden without adequate drainage. Our landscapers will advise you during your free site visit.

How much do landscapers in Basingstoke charge?

Landscaping costs in Basingstoke vary depending on the project. A patio typically starts from £1,500, fencing from £500, and turfing from £400. We offer free, no-obligation quotes so you know exactly what you'll pay before any work begins. Call us on 01256 960457.

What areas do your landscapers cover around Basingstoke?

We cover Basingstoke and the surrounding areas including Hook, Tadley, Overton, Whitchurch, Old Basing, Chineham, Oakley, Bramley and Kingsclere. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, just give us a call on 01256 960457.

Do your landscapers provide free quotes?

Yes - all of our quotes are completely free and come with no obligation. We'll visit your garden, assess the work, and provide a clear, itemised quote. We aim to respond within 24 hours of enquiry.

How much does a garden wall cost in Basingstoke?

A single-skin brick garden wall is typically £150 to £250 per linear metre for a low wall, and a double-skin or retaining wall £250 to £500 per metre depending on height and drainage. Sleeper walls are cheaper, from around £120 per metre. Every job is quoted fixed and free - see our price guide.

How high can I build a garden wall without planning permission?

Up to 2 metres generally, but only 1 metre if the wall is next to a highway used by vehicles, including your own footpath onto the road. Listed buildings and conservation areas have tighter rules. We will check before we quote.

Do I need a retaining wall or will a sleeper wall do?

Under about 600mm of retained ground, sleepers are usually fine and much cheaper. Above that, and especially where the ground is holding up a patio, drive or neighbouring garden, you want a properly footed and drained masonry wall. Getting this wrong is expensive to put right.

Why is my garden wall leaning or cracking?

Three usual culprits: no proper footing, no drainage behind a wall holding back soil, or tree roots. A crack that follows a stepped diagonal is movement, and repointing it will not stop it - the cause has to be dealt with first.

Who owns the boundary wall between me and my neighbour?

Your title plan and deeds are the starting point, and the T-mark convention usually shows responsibility. In practice it is worth agreeing the work with your neighbour in writing before anything is taken down - the same principles as we cover in our guide to fencing and boundaries.

Can you match my existing brickwork?

In most cases yes. We match brick type, colour and mortar as closely as available stock allows. On older properties we sometimes suggest reclaimed brick, which blends far better than a modern equivalent.

How long does a garden wall take to build?

A short low wall is 2 to 3 days including footings. A longer boundary or retaining wall is typically a week to two weeks, as the footing has to cure before we build off it.

Brick, Block & Retaining Walls

Garden Walls Basingstoke

Boundary walls, retaining walls and raised beds built on proper footings with drainage designed in, so they stay straight and stay put.

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Our Walling Services

Landscaping Basingstoke build and repair garden walls across Basingstoke, and walling is often part of a wider hard landscaping project.

Garden and boundary walls

Brick or block walls built off a proper concrete footing, with coping, movement joints and matching mortar.

Retaining walls

Sloping gardens held back properly, with drainage behind the wall and weep holes so water pressure cannot build up.

Sleeper walls and raised beds

Oak or treated softwood sleepers for terracing, raised beds and low-cost retaining on a budget.

Wall repairs and rebuilds

Leaning, cracked or frost-damaged walls taken down and rebuilt, or repointed where the structure is still sound.

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Why Choose Us for Garden Walls in Basingstoke?

Footings done properly

A concrete footing below the frost line. Most failed garden walls we see were built straight onto soil.

Drainage behind retaining walls

Free-draining backfill and weep holes, because water pressure is what pushes retaining walls over.

Right mortar for the job

Correct mix and colour matched to your existing brickwork, so extensions and repairs blend in.

Movement joints and coping

Details that stop cracking and keep water out of the top of the wall.

Fixed price, waste removed

Licensed waste carrier CBDU637378, so old brick and spoil leaves with us.

Guide Prices

Typical Walling Investment

Prices are per linear metre, built and finished, including footings and removal of waste.

Low single-skin garden wall

£150 - £250 per metre

Up to around 600mm high with coping, on a concrete footing.

Retaining or double-skin wall

£250 - £500 per metre

Height, reinforcement and drainage behind the wall decide where in the range you land.

Sleeper wall or raised bed

From £120 per metre

Treated or oak sleepers - the cost-effective way to terrace a sloping garden.

Guide prices only, in line with typical UK installed costs. Height, ground conditions, access and brick choice all affect the final figure - your quote is free and fixed before we start.

Wall, Fence or Sleepers?

A brick wall costs more up front than a fence but lasts generations, gives far better privacy and sound reduction, and adds visible value to the front of a house. It is the right answer for a boundary you never want to think about again.

Fencing is faster and cheaper per metre, and easier to alter later. Sleepers sit between the two and are ideal for raised beds and gentle terracing. Costs for all of them are on our Basingstoke price guide.

If the garden slopes and you are trying to create a level space, it is worth pricing a raised deck against a retaining wall and patio - the deck is often significantly cheaper for the same usable area.

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What Our Customers Say

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Adrian Smith

"Really helpful and attentive to detail work. Always kept me up to date on the work sending photos and messaging before he turned up each day. Will definitely be using this company in the future for further works."

Sue Jordan

"The two lads arrived promptly and cleared my front garden. They were good workers and I'm pleased with the result. They will be back to work on my back garden."

Amy Choules

"Landscaping Basingstoke came to the rescue with my jungle of a garden! I'd let winter get the best of the poor garden but now it's a fantastic space to spend the evening. Great advice on plants and flowers to suit a lazy gardener like me! Will definitely be using you guys again."

Leo Spallone

"Fantastic service in Basingstoke from start to finish! The team was professional, friendly, and transformed my garden beautifully. They listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered even better than I imagined. Highly recommend them for any landscaping work!"

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