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Landscaper Day Rate UK

Typical UK landscaper day and hourly rates for garden and outdoor projects.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning cost£180–£280 per day
Broader project rangeAround £25 per hour
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

What affects the cost?

Landscaping rates depend on the mix of groundwork, paving, planting, drainage, machinery, waste removal and local labour pricing.

  • Region
  • Groundwork intensity
  • Machinery required
  • Paving or walling
  • Drainage
  • Waste removal

Typical cost breakdown

Landscaper day rate£180–£280
Hourly rateAround £25
MachineryUsually additional
Materials & wasteUsually separate

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£230–£360 / day
Manchester£170–£260 / day
Birmingham£180–£270 / day
Glasgow£170–£270 / day
Cardiff£160–£250 / day

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

Tradesperson Costs in 2026: Day & Hourly Rates UK

Published / checked: April 2026

Used for: Bricklayer, carpenter, roofer, tiler, kitchen fitter, labourer and landscaper rate benchmarks

View source ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is a landscaper day rate in the UK?

Current UK guidance is around £180–£280 per day.

What is a landscaper hourly rate?

A useful current benchmark is about £25 per hour.

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