Birmingham gardens vary as widely as Birmingham housing. Edwardian terraces in Moseley have long thin rear gardens with party fences on both sides; 1930s semis in Erdington have square-ish rear plots with some side return; post-war estates in Castle Bromwich often have a slope from front to rear; new-builds in the south of the city have small but well-defined gardens with the design problems that come with builders’ “instant” turf.
We design and install gardens across the northern, eastern and southern Birmingham postcodes from our Sutton Coldfield base. Each project starts with a free on-site visit and a scale drawing.
Book a free on-site consultation or call Gary on 0121 250 4438.
Where in Birmingham we cover
- Erdington, Stockland Green, Witton - B23, B24
- Castle Bromwich, Bromford, Hodge Hill - B36
- Acocks Green, Yardley, Sheldon - B25, B26, B27
- Kings Heath, Moseley, Stirchley - B13, B14, B30
- Edgbaston, Harborne, Bournville - B15, B16, B17, B30
- Selly Oak - B29
We do not normally cover Quinton, Bartley Green or the far western suburbs.
What landscaping in Birmingham typically involves
- Garden design - measured scale drawings and planting palettes.
- Patios - porcelain, Indian sandstone, limestone, on a full mortar bed.
- Retaining and levelling - sleeper, brick and reinforced concrete on sloped Birmingham plots.
- Drainage - French drains and soakaways where the existing surface water has nowhere to go.
- Planting and turf.
- Fencing and edging.
Birmingham specifics
Conservation areas
Birmingham has substantial conservation areas in Edgbaston, parts of Moseley, Bournville, parts of Acocks Green, Sutton Park’s edge and elsewhere. Garden walls, fences, structures and significant changes can need consent. We check with Birmingham City Council and flag at the quote stage.
Tree Preservation Orders
Many older Birmingham gardens have protected trees, especially in Edgbaston and Moseley. We check before any excavation within the root protection area.
Tight access
Many Birmingham terraces have no rear access. We barrow, lift over walls, or use a compact dumper where possible. Add a working day or two to the timeline for tight-access jobs.
Sloped post-war plots
A lot of Birmingham 1950s/60s housing was built on slopes. Properly engineered retaining (with weep holes, drainage behind, and the right footing) is the foundation of every successful makeover on these plots.
Recent Birmingham projects
Recent garden projects in Birmingham include:
- Erdington (B23) - rear garden levelling, porcelain patio, slatted contemporary fencing.
- Castle Bromwich (B36) - retained terraces with sleeper walls and steps.
- Kings Heath (B14) - long narrow garden divided into three usable zones.
- Edgbaston (B16) - sympathetic rear garden refurbishment within a conservation area.
What it costs
Porcelain patios of around 25 m² from £3,500. Full back-garden makeovers with retaining, patio and turf from £9,000. Tight-access Birmingham terraces add a small amount because materials movement takes longer.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover all of Birmingham? We cover the northern, eastern and southern postcodes from our Sutton Coldfield base. The far western suburbs are better served by contractors closer to that side.
Can you work tight-access terraces? Yes - we routinely barrow materials through narrow alleys and lift over walls. The timeline is slightly longer than for open-access properties.
Do you handle conservation area applications? Yes - we flag the need for consent at the quote and either work with the homeowner on the application or recommend a specialist.
Do you offer a guarantee? Yes - a 10-year written guarantee on hard landscaping and a 12-month replacement guarantee on planting subject to aftercare.
Get a free quote
Call Gary on 0121 250 4438 or book a free on-site consultation.
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We also cover
We also work in Erdington, Four Oaks, Mere Green, Wylde Green, Boldmere, Streetly, Little Aston, Minworth, Walmley, New Oscott, Kingstanding, Great Barr, Aldridge, Castle Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Knowle, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burntwood, Shenstone and the surrounding West Midlands villages.
