The Full Service

Every successful garden begins with a clear process and a strong working relationship. We guide our clients through each stage with professionalism, transparency and attention to detail, making the journey enjoyable as well as efficient.

From the first consultation through to final completion, every step is carefully structured to ensure ideas are understood, decisions are informed and the finished garden reflects both the property and the people who live there. Our process combines creative design, technical planning and skilled delivery, giving clients confidence that their project is managed seamlessly from concept to completion.

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Consultation

The consultation is where every project begins.

This initial meeting allows us to understand your property, how you live, and what you would like your garden to achieve. We discuss style preferences, practical requirements, timescales and budget, while also assessing the opportunities and constraints of the space itself. It is an important stage for sharing ideas, asking questions and establishing clear direction. By the end of the consultation, we have the insight needed to shape a tailored proposal and guide the project forward with confidence.

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Design Quotation & Client Brief

Outlining the design scope and costs

Every garden project is different, which is why our design quotations are carefully tailored to the level of detail and professional input required for each individual scheme. Following our consultation, we prepare our design costs based on the estimated time involved in producing the required design work, whether that involves a simple 2D garden layout, or detailed 3D rendered visuals, walkthrough presentations, planting plans, or service drawings for lighting and drainage.

While the scope of work can vary considerably between projects, we always provide you with a clear fixed-price quotation before any design work begins. This allows complete transparency around costs and ensures clients understand exactly what is included at each stage of the process. Our quotations also allow for an agreed level of amendments and design development, giving flexibility for ideas to evolve while maintaining clarity, structure, and confidence throughout the garden design journey.

Design Proposal Presentation

The Vision

The design proposal is where ideas begin to take shape and the vision for your garden becomes clear. We develop a considered concept that responds to the property, surrounding landscape and the priorities set out in the brief. This may include layout plans, spatial arrangements, key features, planting direction and material suggestions, all carefully composed to create a cohesive scheme. We present the proposal in a clear and engaging way, allowing you to visualize the finished garden and provide feedback before the design is refined and progressed to the next stage.

Material selections

Choosing the right materials for your project

Material sample selection is an important stage in shaping the character and quality of your garden. We invite clients to explore our dedicated sample room, where a wide range of paving, walling, aggregates, cladding, composite decking and specialist finishes can be viewed in person. Seeing materials firsthand allows you to compare colour, texture, scale and overall feel with confidence. We guide you through the options, recommending combinations that complement the design, suit the property and perform well over time. This process ensures every finish is chosen with clarity and purpose.

Landscaping Proposals

Detailed transparent fixed costs for your garden build

Our landscaping proposal stage is designed to give complete clarity, confidence and transparency before any work begins on site. We provide a fully detailed, fixed-price quotation rather than an estimate, ensuring you know exactly what is included from the outset with no hidden costs or unexpected variations. Each proposal is carefully itemised to reflect the scope of works, materials and specifications agreed during the design stage. This allows you to make informed decisions with full visibility of cost and delivery. Our aim is to combine precision with honesty, giving you a clear, reliable framework to move forward with confidence.

Planting Plans & Service routes

Pre Build Information

Our planting plans and service route drawings bring together the final technical and aesthetic layers of your garden. We develop detailed planting plans and comprehensive plant schedules, carefully selected to suit the conditions, structure and seasonal interest of the space. Alongside this, we produce mood boards to convey the intended planting character and overall atmosphere. Where required, we also prepare clear drawings showing electrical cable routes, lighting positions and key service locations to ensure full coordination on site. This stage ensures every element is thoughtfully planned, enabling smooth delivery and a cohesive, well-integrated final landscape.

Professional Landscaping & Project Delivery

A fully managed build process delivered by experienced landscaping professionals

Once the garden design and technical planning stages are complete, our experienced landscaping teams bring the project to life with careful attention to detail and professional project management throughout. At Astek Garden Design and Build, we coordinate every aspect of the practical landscaping works, ensuring each stage of the build is delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. From groundworks, paving, and structural landscaping to planting, lighting, and outdoor features, our skilled team works closely together to ensure all elements of the project come together seamlessly. Through clear communication, organised scheduling, and experienced on-site management, we provide clients with confidence and reassurance throughout the construction phase, delivering beautifully finished gardens built to last.

Project Handover

Final sign off stage

Project handover and sign off is the final stage of the journey, where we present your completed garden ready to be enjoyed. We carry out a thorough review of all completed works to ensure every detail meets our standards and the agreed specification. Any final adjustments are addressed before handover, giving complete confidence in the finished result. We walk you through the completed space, highlighting key features, materials and maintenance guidance where required. Once you are fully satisfied, formal sign off takes place, marking the successful completion of a beautifully delivered garden project.