Landscaping in Lichfield

Lichfield gardens divide into three rough groups: tight Georgian and Victorian plots in the city centre (WS13), mature suburban gardens in Stowe and Boley Park (WS13/14), and larger village plots in the WS14 villages out towards Whittington and Shenstone. Each set has its own design problems - shading and drainage in the city centre, retaining and structure in the suburbs, and scale and integration with surrounding fields in the villages.

We design and install gardens across Lichfield from our Sutton Coldfield base, a 15-minute drive away. Gary handles the design on site, our PAYE team builds it from there, and the project is backed by a 10-year written guarantee on the hard landscaping.

Book a free on-site consultation or call Gary on 0121 250 4438.

What landscaping in Lichfield typically involves

Garden design - measured scale drawings, planting palettes, material selection.
Patios - porcelain, Indian sandstone and natural stone, laid on a full mortar bed.
Retaining walls and terracing - sleeper, brick or stone depending on the property.
Drainage - French drains, soakaways and surface-water channels.
Planting - structural plants and seasonal layers from established Staffordshire and West Midlands nurseries.
Fencing - close-board, slatted contemporary, sleeper edging.
Lawns and artificial grass.

Lichfield specifics

Cathedral close and conservation area

Properties in or near the Lichfield Cathedral Conservation Area can need conservation area consent for structures, walls and significant changes to the rear of the property. We flag and handle the consent process before any work starts.

Listed buildings

There are a considerable number of listed buildings in Lichfield. Changes within the curtilage of a listed building - including garden walls, outbuildings, and sometimes patios that abut the property - can need listed-building consent. We check before quoting.

Older trees and TPOs

Lichfield has many Tree Preservation Orders, especially in the older parts of Stowe and Boley Park. We check with Lichfield District Council before any work that affects protected trees, including new excavation within the root protection area.

Rural villages

Properties in Whittington, Shenstone, Hammerwich and the surrounding villages often have larger gardens with views into open countryside. Layered planting that frames the view, generous patios for outdoor living, and dependable drainage are the recurring themes.

Where we have worked in Lichfield

Recent garden projects in Lichfield include:

Stowe (WS13) - city-edge rear garden with porcelain patio and sleeper retaining.
Boley Park (WS14) - family garden with safe play area, dining patio and herb planting.
Whittington - larger village garden with terraced lawn, vegetable plot and a small water feature.
Shenstone - sloped rear garden retained with oak sleepers.

What it costs in Lichfield

A 25 m² porcelain patio in this area starts at around £3,500. A full back-garden makeover with levelling, patio, retaining and turf typically falls between £9,000 and £25,000. Larger gardens with structures and significant retaining sit above that.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need consent in the Lichfield Cathedral Conservation Area? Often yes for visible changes, structures and walls. We will check and handle this at the quote stage.

How long does a garden project in Lichfield take? Most residential makeovers run 1 to 3 weeks. Larger gardens with retaining run 4 to 6 weeks. We give a planned start and finish date in writing.

Do you cover Burntwood, Shenstone and Whittington? Yes - and the surrounding villages.

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.