FAQ’s

  1. How much does a garden design cost?
    This very much depends on the time required to survey, draw up a concept design and review it with you.   This can be established either at a site visit or by sending some photos of the proposed project.
  2. What if I don’t like the design you do for me?
    Hopefully this won’t happen but if it does you will be offered a second design concept, or we agree to end the process, and no further payment is required.
  3. How are payments made?
    Payments can be made by cheque or bank transfer. They will be invoiced ahead of time. Typically, there will be a deposit payment of approximately 30% of the work value with a balancing payment on completion.  Larger, more complex design projects will have interim payments.
  4. Can I survey my own garden to keep costs down?
    This is only sensible for smaller distance design projects that typically have a ‘blank canvas’ such as new build properties. All other design work requires the designer to assess not only the physical features but also identify plants and trees to make the design more meaningful and accurate.  However, if you have an existing topographical survey this would reduce the time and save costs.
  5. How do I get the garden built and planted?
    This is likely to be specific to your project depending on the skillsets required to achieve the design intentions. Contractors with a reputation for quality hard landscaping could be used in conjunction with the horticultural skillset from Garden Inspiration to undertake the planting and soft landscaping.
  6. Why should I  have my garden designed?
    Years of experience in designing and building gardens has highlighted that a well-designed garden works better in the long run.  Planting is chosen that matures with the design and the garden layout is carefully considered to make best use of the space.
  7. What areas do you cover?    

The majority of our work is undertaken in the three counties of  Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire.  Some projects in the Bristol & Bath area are also considered.