How much does garden design cost in Edinburgh?

Garden design in Edinburgh starts at £195+VAT for a Design Consultation, £495–£950+VAT for a Concept Garden Design, and £1,500–£3,500+VAT for a Full Design + Build Pack with scaled drawings, drainage, levels and lighting layouts. If you proceed with installation, your design fee is credited against the build.

Is garden design worth the investment?

Yes. A properly designed garden avoids the most expensive mistakes — wrong levels, poor drainage, unworkable layouts and material clashes. Clients typically save 3–5x the design fee in avoided rework and add measurable property value. We design gardens that can actually be built to British Standards.

Do I need a garden designer or just a landscaper?

If you want a simple repair or like-for-like replacement, a landscaper is fine. If you're investing £15,000+ in your outdoor space, redesigning after an extension, or struggling with drainage, levels or layout, you need a designer first. Maybury offers both — design and build under one roof.

Can I deduct the design fee from my installation?

Yes. If you proceed with Maybury Landscaping for the build, we credit a portion of your design fee against the final installation cost. This is confirmed in writing at the design stage so there are no surprises.

How long does garden design take?

A Design Consultation is a single visit (1–2 hours). Concept Designs typically take 2–3 weeks from survey to presentation. Full Design + Build Packs run 4–6 weeks including drainage, levels and lighting plans. We work to a clear timeline you'll see at the start.

Do you provide 3D garden design visualisations?

Yes. Our Concept and Full Design packages include scaled plans and visual concepts so you can see how zones, materials and planting work together before a single slab is cut. This removes guesswork and ensures the finished garden matches your expectations.

Can you design and build the garden for me?

Yes — that's our specialism. Maybury Landscaping designs and builds gardens under one roof from our Kirkliston base, covering Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Central Scotland. One team, one point of contact, no design-versus-build disputes.

What happens during a garden design consultation?

Our designer visits your property, walks the garden with you, discusses how you want to use the space, takes site notes on levels, drainage, sunlight, access and privacy, and gives you immediate professional recommendations. The £195+VAT fee is credited against any subsequent design package.

Design-First Garden Specialists

Garden Design Edinburgh

Stop buying slabs. Start designing the outdoor lifestyle you actually want. Buildable, costed, engineered garden design from Edinburgh's design-and-build specialists.

Book Your Design Consultation 0800 644 0131

Design fee credited against installation · 5-star rated · 60+ reviews

5-Star Rated | 60+ Reviews

Garden Design Edinburgh

Maybury Landscaping is Edinburgh's leading garden design-and-build specialist. We create buildable, costed, engineered designs from £195 — covering layout, drainage, levels, materials, lighting and planting. Design fees credited against installation. Based in Kirkliston, serving Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife and Central Scotland.

Why Choose Maybury for Garden Design Edinburgh

Many designers create pretty drawings. We create buildable, costed, engineered designs — designed by people who actually build them.

Designs That Can Actually Be Built

Every drawing is engineered, costed and buildable — no Pinterest fantasies.

Drainage & Levels Engineered

We design with drainage strategy, retaining requirements and access in mind from day one.

Design Fee Credited

Proceed with your build and we credit your design fee against the installation.

One Team, Design-to-Build

From concept to completion under one roof — no finger-pointing between designer and contractor.

Best for: Homeowners investing £15,000–£150,000 in their outdoor space who want certainty before they build.

What's Included

Site analysis: levels, drainage, sunlight, privacy, access

Concept layout with zones for living, dining and entertaining

Material selection and supplier recommendations

Drainage strategy compliant with Scottish regulations

Lighting and feature positioning

Planting guidance suited to Edinburgh's microclimate

Phased build options to suit your budget

Build-ready specification handover

Garden Design Pricing

Three tiers, transparent pricing, design fee credited against installation when you proceed with the build.

Tier 1

Design Consultation

£195 + VAT

Site visit, expert recommendations and ideas. The smartest first move.

On-site consultation (1–2 hours)
Professional design advice
Material and layout direction
Rough budget guidance
Fee credited against any subsequent design package

Book Consultation

Concept Garden Design

£495 – £950 + VAT

Our most popular package. Concept layout, zoning and visual concept.

Measured site survey
Concept layout with living, dining and entertaining zones
Material recommendations and sample sourcing
Visual concept presentation
Phased build options costed
Fee credited against installation

Start Concept Design

Tier 3

Full Design + Build Pack

£1,500 – £3,500+ VAT

Build-ready package with engineered drainage, levels and lighting layouts.

Scaled CAD plans and visuals
Engineered drainage strategy
Levels, retaining and access design
Architectural lighting layouts
Planting plan suited to local climate
Build-ready specification handover
Larger portion of fee credited against installation

Discuss Full Pack

Important: If you proceed with Maybury Landscaping for the installation, a portion of your design fee is credited against the final project cost — confirmed in writing at the design stage.