Landscaping in Kettering
Garden transformations in Kettering: levels, patios, terraces, lawns, fencing and planting, built in the right order.
A full rear garden transformation in Kettering typically costs £15,000–£35,000, and a refresh, such as a new patio and lawn, £6,000–£12,000. Most take two to four weeks on site.
- Typical cost
- £15,000–£35,000 for a full garden
- Time on site
- Two to four weeks
- Ground
- Ironstone and clay; compacted new-build plots
- Guarantee
- 5 years, in writing
Our 2026 guide prices, all in. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit. Council fees checked October 2026.
Landscaping in Kettering: what is involved
From a full garden redesign to fencing, turfing, planting and lighting, we transform outdoor spaces across Kettering and the surrounding Northamptonshire villages. Whether you have a long Victorian terrace garden to rework or a bare new-build plot to start from scratch, we build it properly from the ground up.
Garden transformations in Kettering
A good garden is designed as one connected space, not a set of separate jobs.
Hard landscaping — patios, paths, steps, retaining walls, sleeper beds and fencing — sets the structure and sorts out levels and access.
Soft landscaping — quality turf or seeded lawn, planted borders, trees and shrubs suited to the aspect and soil — brings it to life through the seasons.
Long, narrow gardens are common behind Kettering's terraces, and they reward good design — zoning the space with a patio near the house, a lawn in the middle and a seating or planting area at the end makes them feel far bigger and more usable.
Kettering & villages we cover
We cover Kettering and the surrounding villages including Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer, Broughton, Geddington, Rothwell and Desborough.
Ground, drainage and conservation in Kettering
Ground around Kettering ranges from ironstone to clay, and new-build plots are often compacted subsoil under a thin layer of topsoil. We check what is under each garden before choosing the base and the drainage.
Kettering has 26 conservation areas, including the town centre, Barton Seagrave, Burton Latimer, Geddington and Rothwell. Its Article 4 directions are site-specific, mostly older ones covering individual streets or buildings, so we check your address before designing anything that faces the road.
The River Ise runs along the east of the town, with river level stations at Barford Bridge and Slade Brook. You can check any address on the Environment Agency flood map.
Sources: North Northamptonshire Article 4 directions · Hanwood Park.
Permissions and fees in Kettering
- PlanningMost garden work is permitted development. Walls, fences and gates over 1m beside a road (2m elsewhere), raised platforms and work to listed buildings or protected trees are the usual exceptions.
- TreesTrees in a conservation area need six weeks' notice before work, and protected trees need consent; both are free. North Northamptonshire: tree protection
- Design and priceWe measure up, plan levels and drainage, and give you one fixed written price.
Council fees and rules checked October 2026. Planning fees are the national fees from 1 April 2026.
What you get
- A plan covering levels, materials, planting and lighting before anything is dug
- Retaining walls, sleeper terraces and steps for sloping gardens
- Turf or artificial grass on properly prepared ground
- Fencing and boundaries finished as part of the same job
The specification
- Site cleared and spoil taken away by grab lorry
- Levels and drainage set first
- Hard landscaping: patio, paths, walls, steps
- Soft landscaping: topsoil, turf, planting
- Lighting and finishing
- Five year workmanship guarantee in writing
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We measure up, check levels and drainage, and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.