FAQs
Landscaping FAQs in Edinburgh
Straight answers on costs, timescales, permissions in Scotland and what happens on the day.
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These landscaping FAQs in Edinburgh answer the questions we're asked most – costs, timescales, permissions, drainage and what happens on the day.
Scottish planning and building rules differ from England's, and a lot of advice online is written for England. Everything here is written for Scotland, but rules change and every property is different, so treat this as a guide and check with the council where we say so.
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Common landscaping FAQs in Edinburgh
Below are the general questions. Each service page also has its own FAQs.
Costs and quotes FAQs
How much will my job cost?
It depends on size, materials, ground conditions, levels and access. We give a fixed written quote after a free visit. Get a quote
Do you take a deposit?
Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?
Usually because of what's under the surface: depth of dig, amount of sub-base, edging, drainage and bedding. Ask any contractor exactly what's included.
Permissions in Scotland FAQs
Do I need planning permission for a fence or wall?
Usually not up to 2 metres high. Any part over 1 metre in front of the house where it faces a road needs permission, as does most work in conservation areas or at listed buildings. Garden walls, Fencing
Do I need permission for a driveway?
New hard surfaces in front gardens generally need to be permeable or drain into the garden to avoid needing planning permission. A new or wider entrance onto the road needs a dropped kerb approved by the council. Driveways
Do I need a building warrant for a slap through?
If the wall is load-bearing, almost certainly yes, along with an engineer's calculations. Slap throughs
Do I need permission for decking?
Most decks don't, but raised decks above around 0.5 metres usually do, and conservation areas have stricter rules. Decking
Timescales FAQs
How long does a patio take?
Around a week for a typical back-garden patio.
How long does a driveway take?
One to two weeks for most single or double driveways.
How long does fencing take?
One to two days for a typical back-garden run.
On the day FAQs
Do I need to be in?
Not all day, as long as we have access to the garden, water and somewhere to put materials.
What happens to the waste?
We remove our waste as part of the job.
What if it rains?
Light rain doesn't stop most groundwork. We won't lay mortar in heavy rain or hard frost, and we'll protect work in progress.
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