Landscaping in ChesterFree Garden Design
Free planting plans, CAD drawings, site visits and quotes, with hard and soft landscaping by Oliver Crook and his team members.
Free site visit, free quote, free design · 6-month workmanship warranty
Qualified since 2002
English Gardening School, Chelsea
Free garden design
Planting plans & CAD drawings
£5m public liability
Public liability insurance
6-month warranty
On all workmanship
Garden enquiries for Chester
Garden Design and Landscaping Enquiries for Chester
Chester Garden Services Ltd is based in Chester, CH4 7JY. Oliver Crook is a qualified landscape designer, trained at the English Gardening School in Chelsea and qualified in 2002. We cover Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral and surrounding areas of Wales.
Call 07378 352256 to arrange your free site visit.
Homes and gardens in Chester
Discuss the size, layout and existing features of your garden with Oliver at a free site visit.
Our Garden Services
- Free professional planting plans and CAD drawings
- Patios in natural stone, porcelain and Indian stone
- Planting, turfing and artificial grass
- Garden makeovers, clearances, tree felling and pressure washing
Discuss Our Garden Services
Garden Design, Hard & Soft Landscaping
Garden Design in Chester
Free CAD drawings: CAD drawings show the proposed garden layout.
Landscaping in Chester
One team, start to finish: Hard and soft landscaping services are available through Chester Garden Services.
Garden Makeovers in Chester
See it first: CAD drawings let you approve the new layout before work starts.
Patios & Paving in Chester
Built on a proper base: Less movement and fewer problems over time.
Block Paving in Chester
Durable: Suited to regular foot and vehicle traffic when properly laid.
Resin Surfacing in Chester
Seamless look: Discuss resin surfacing options at your free site visit.
Artificial Grass in Chester
No mowing: Free up your weekends.
Turfing in Chester
Instant lawn: A finished look from day one.
Sleepers & Garden Walls in Chester
Usable slopes: Turn awkward levels into usable areas.
Garden Clearances in Chester
A usable space again: See what your garden can be.
Tree Felling in Chester
Qualified team: NPTC/City & Guilds tree work qualifications.
Pressure Washing in Chester
Pressure washing: Cleaning for outdoor hard surfaces. Discuss suitability at a free site visit.
Why choose us in Chester
A Qualified Designer, Not Just a Landscaper
Chester Garden Services offers garden design and landscaping. Founder Oliver Crook is a qualified landscape designer who trained at the English Gardening School in Chelsea, qualifying in 2002. He also holds a landscaping qualification from Reaseheath College and works with two teams of two team members.
Before setting up in Chester, Oliver spent seven years working on large-scale commercial projects in Abu Dhabi, including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix circuit, hotels and palaces. He returned to the UK and set up Chester Garden Services, covering Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral and surrounding areas of Wales.
Site visits, quotes and garden design (full planting plans and CAD drawings) are all free. All work is covered by a 6-month workmanship warranty, the business holds £5,000,000 public liability insurance, and payment is by cash or bank transfer.
Explore our services: garden design, patios & paving, garden makeovers, artificial grass, block paving.
Your garden project
Details to Discuss at Your Site Visit
Property types
Tell Oliver how you want to use your garden and which existing features you wish to keep.
Climate and soil
Discuss your garden conditions at a free site visit.
Access and infrastructure
Mention any access restrictions when arranging your site visit. Confirm preparation and waste arrangements before agreeing to work.
Building age
Tell Oliver about existing walls, paving and planting. Check any permissions that may apply to your property with your local council.
Free professional garden design
Oliver provides full planting plans and CAD drawings free of charge. Site visits and quotes are also free.
Hard and soft landscaping
Services include patios, natural stone, porcelain and Indian stone paving, block paving, resin, sleepers and walls, planting, turfing and artificial grass.
Preparing for your site visit in Chester
Before Oliver visits your Chester garden, it helps to think about how you want to use the space, any problems you've noticed (puddling, slippery paving, overgrowth or slopes) and gardens you've seen and liked. Mention any access limits such as narrow side passages or parking restrictions, so the work can be planned around them from the start.
Comparing quotes fairly
Quotes for the same garden can look very different because they describe different work. Ask what preparation is included beneath paving, which materials will be used, how drainage will be handled and what happens to waste. A free design and written specification make it much easier to compare like with like and avoid surprises later.
Planning around the seasons in Chester
Planting and turfing usually establish best in milder, moister months, while hard landscaping relies on dry spells for laying and jointing. Booking your free site visit early leaves time to agree the design and timings so your Chester garden is ready when you want to use it.
Low-maintenance gardens in Chester
Many Chester homeowners want a garden that looks good without taking over their weekends. A low-maintenance design might combine porcelain, natural stone or Indian stone paving with artificial grass and planting chosen for minimal upkeep. One client asked us for exactly that kind of back garden and told us we delivered it. The free planting plan lets you decide how much time you want to spend in the garden before any work begins.
Making a smaller Chester garden work harder
Compact gardens benefit most from a proper plan. Dividing the space into zones, using changes of level with sleepers or low walls, and sizing the patio for how you will actually use it can make a small Chester garden feel larger and far more useful. CAD drawings show the layout to scale, so you can see how everything fits before committing.
Professional design and landscaping
Oliver works with two teams of two team members. Services include garden design, hard and soft landscaping, garden clearances, tree felling and pressure washing.
Enquiring about your Chester garden
Call Oliver on 07378 352256 or send the quote form with details of your garden to check availability for your address. Site visits, quotes, planting plans and CAD drawings are free.
Our process
Free Design, Quotes & Landscaping
- 01
Free site visit
Contact Oliver to check availability for your address and arrange a free site visit.
- 02
Free design
You receive a professional planting plan and CAD drawings at no cost.
- 03
Free quote
A clear quote based on the agreed design.
- 04
Build
The team carries out the hard and soft landscaping to the design.
- 05
Completion & warranty
Your finished garden, with a 6-month workmanship warranty.
FAQs
Landscaping in Chester: Your Questions Answered
How do I check availability in Chester?
Chester Garden Services Ltd covers Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral and surrounding areas of Wales. Call Oliver on 07378 352256 to check availability for your address.
How fast can you reach Chester?
Call Oliver on 07378 352256 to arrange a free site visit in Chester.
How much does landscaping cost in Chester?
Every garden is priced individually. Site visits, quotes and garden design (planting plans and CAD drawings) are all free, so you know exactly what's included before you decide.
Do you offer emergency call-outs in Chester?
Please call 07378 352256 to check availability.
Is garden design really free in Chester?
Yes. Professional planting plans and CAD drawings are provided free of charge.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. All work is covered by a 6-month workmanship warranty.
Are you insured?
Yes. We hold £5,000,000 public liability insurance.
How can I pay?
Cash or bank transfer.
How do I enquire about a garden project in Chester?
We cover Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral and surrounding areas of Wales. Contact Oliver to check availability for your address.
Is garden design free?
Yes. Professional planting plans and CAD drawings are free of charge, as are site visits and quotes.
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Your Chester Garden,Designed Before It's Built
Contact Oliver to check availability for your address. Site visits, quotes, planting plans and CAD drawings are free.
- Free site visit, quote and design
- 6-month workmanship warranty
- £5,000,000 public liability insurance
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