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There's nothing like a Spring walk through Thornes Park or Purgneys Country Park to awaken those green thumbs from their long hibernation.
But if you want your back garden to look more like the Yorkshire Dales than a Yorkshire Colliery - then you’re probably best putting down the jack hammer and getting in touch with one of our local landscapers, who’ll be able to turn your garden into a green paradise where you can enjoy a hot brew in the mornings (Yorkshire Tea obviously).
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If you ask most people in Wakefield how they found the last tradesperson they hired, you’ll hear the same story every time (maybe with a tiny bit of twist). First, they ask around, then they get a recommendation, wait for someone to show up…and half the time, nobody turns up. Then a quote comes in that feels way off, and it's back to square one. Before you know it, the whole thing’s dragged on far longer than it should.
And sadly, it's not just the “time wasted” that’s the real worry - it’s who you end up hiring. The risk of finally hiring the wrong person is not worth it. A bad landscaping job can cause proper issues later. For example, if someone bodges the drainage or builds a retaining wall that can’t handle West Yorkshire’s rain, you’re easily looking at flooded patios and shifting soil that’ll cost a fortune to put right. That’s why so many Wakefield homeowners turn to Localists.
We’ve already done the legwork by vetting the landscapers on our platform. We pull in real feedback from Facebook, Trustpilot and Google so you can see their track record without having twenty tabs open. You can compare quotes, look at actual photos of past local projects, and just pick the person you trust to get your garden sorted.
The honest answer is - “it depends”. Not quite what you’d like to hear… we know, but anything else would be misleading. We always advise getting a few quotes from different experts, as it helps you get a sense of what’s fair and what’s not.
It goes without saying that a small lawn installation - which is pretty straightforward - is miles apart from the cost of a full garden design where you start adding in hard landscaping like patios, pathways or fencing. The price is always going to be completely different.
But yeah…if you’re after a ballpark figure, see below the average cost of some popular landscaping jobs in Wakefield based on our internal data.
General landscaping:
£2,775
Turfing:
£950
Garden decking installation:
£2,055
Artificial grass installation:
£2,246
Bear in mind that these are average prices based on our own internal data of jobs completed. These are not the exact cost for your job. The price you pay eventually may be higher or a lot lower than the cost above. To get an accurate price, click here.
Honestly, yes - autumn’s a bit underrated and many people tend to overlook it. But the truth is, the ground’s still decent to work with and things like new turf settles in nicely before winter sets in. Plus you’re also not having to deal with the whole “summer madness”, where every landscapers diary is rammed.
So if you’re thinking about something for later in the year, getting your quotes sorted in time for autumn gives you more choice of who to use, and a better chance of getting in the diary when you actually want.
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Yes it can. A large part of Wakefield sits on clay soil that easily holds on to water in a way that other soils don’t - it’s why most gardens in the area turn into a total bog as soon as it rains. The thing is, if you fail to get stuff like drainage right from the start, you might end up with a lawn that won’t last 5 minutes. That’s why it’s very important to work with a landscaper who knows the area well.
They say first impressions matter - so it’s a “big yes”. Most estate agents will tell you that the garden is usually one of the first things that buyers look at. Just having a tidy lawn, a clean patio or decent fencing can completely change the vibe of the place and signal that your home’s actually been looked after (which matters to buyers more than people realise).
All the time. A big chunk of the work done across Wakefield involves exactly these kinds of gardens - particularly in areas like Lupset, Agbrigg and Kirkhamgate. Compact does not have to mean limited. A good landscaper who has worked in these spaces before, knows how to design something that uses every bit of space available in a way that feels considered. It just takes a bit more thought going into the process.
Simple answer - definitely soft landscaping! If you’re looking to save some cash but still want your garden looking less like a war zone, your best bet is focusing on stuff like - a fresh lawn, some tidy bark mulch, and a few well placed shrubs here and there. The real budget-killer is always the heavy stuff - like patios or massive retaining walls. If you do want a seating area as well, timber decking or simply gravel are usually cheaper than laying stone. Honestly, even just getting the edges of your lawn sharp and fixing up your fence can make your space look brand new for very little money.
Fixing our rear garden is honestly the best decision that we’ve made for our home this year. The expert we found on Localist did an amazing job with it. Just looking forward to spending all summer in it.
Julie H.
Finally got round to adding a seating area in our garden. Massive thanks to Jon and his team - found them through Localists and they were excellent.
Darren L.
Got a few quotes from Localists within the hour, after a friend recommended I tried them. Artificial lawn was sorted in less than 3 days. Absolutely fantastic service!
Bev S.
The bottom of our garden turns into a pond every time it rains. Got a local landscaper through Localists to sort it the same day.
Craig H.
Fixing our rear garden is honestly the best decision that we’ve made for our home this year. The expert we found on Localist did an amazing job with it. Just looking forward to spending all summer in it.
Julie H.
Finally got round to adding a seating area in our garden. Massive thanks to Jon and his team - found them through Localists and they were excellent.
Darren L.
Got a few quotes from Localists within the hour, after a friend recommended I tried them. Artificial lawn was sorted in less than 3 days. Absolutely fantastic service!
Bev S.
The bottom of our garden turns into a pond every time it rains. Got a local landscaper through Localists to sort it the same day.
Craig H.
Fixing our rear garden is honestly the best decision that we’ve made for our home this year. The expert we found on Localist did an amazing job with it. Just looking forward to spending all summer in it.
Julie H.
Finally got round to adding a seating area in our garden. Massive thanks to Jon and his team - found them through Localists and they were excellent.
Darren L.
Got a few quotes from Localists within the hour, after a friend recommended I tried them. Artificial lawn was sorted in less than 3 days. Absolutely fantastic service!
Bev S.
The bottom of our garden turns into a pond every time it rains. Got a local landscaper through Localists to sort it the same day.
Craig H.
Fixing our rear garden is honestly the best decision that we’ve made for our home this year. The expert we found on Localist did an amazing job with it. Just looking forward to spending all summer in it.
Julie H.
Finally got round to adding a seating area in our garden. Massive thanks to Jon and his team - found them through Localists and they were excellent.
Darren L.
Got a few quotes from Localists within the hour, after a friend recommended I tried them. Artificial lawn was sorted in less than 3 days. Absolutely fantastic service!
Bev S.
The bottom of our garden turns into a pond every time it rains. Got a local landscaper through Localists to sort it the same day.
Craig H.
Localists Professional, Chris
Localists Professional, Chris
