The scope describes the finished area, its edges and the preparation that is agreed. A project that starts with one corner need not include every surface, boundary or bed. Ask for separate options if the work can be split without leaving an unfinished connection between levels.
Three steps for your enquiry
List the changes in order of importance
Review the existing ground and access
Approve the preparation, materials and finished layout in writing
Perhaps the lawn needs replacing, the paving has reached the end of its useful life or the garden needs a different arrangement of levels and surfaces. Tell us what you want to use the space for and which parts you would like to keep. We assess the existing garden before quoting for the work.
Send photographs of the space and the route into it, along with your full postcode. We then agree a site visit to look at the job. Narrow passages, no rear entrance, old concrete and existing foundations all affect how the work is approached. These details belong in the assessment, before you commit to materials or a start date.
What would you like to change?
Patios and paved areas
Porcelain, sandstone and block paving offer different choices for the space. Show us where the surface will meet the house, lawn or paths, and explain how you want to use it. Our Paving pages cover individual surface options.
Natural turf and artificial grass
We install turf and artificial grass. Include photographs of the current lawn, any uneven areas and places where water collects. We assess the ground and your priorities before quoting for preparation and installation.
Timber and composite decking
Tell us the area you want decked and whether you prefer timber or composite. Include the existing surface and access route in your photographs. The material choice and work involved are set out in the quotation.
Drainage, levels and retaining walls
Poor drainage and uneven levels need to be considered alongside the visible finish. Explain where the problem occurs and show the surrounding area. Drainage, levelling, retaining walls and steps can be assessed as individual tasks or parts of a wider project.
Prepare the ground for the finish
Ground preparation is part of the job, rather than something to leave until the surface has been chosen. Our preparation includes digging out, laying and compacting a MOT Type 1 sub-base where appropriate to the agreed installation, and checking levels and falls so water can run off. The work is specified for the particular patio, lawn or other installation; the site visit helps establish what is needed.
LookDeVis holds public and products liability insurance up to £5 million. Terms and exclusions apply.
What goes into the quotation?
Labour is quoted separately from materials. The price depends on the area, the work involved and access. We use regional suppliers and help you choose sensible, good-value materials. Waste is charged separately and agreed in the quotation.
Plan several jobs together
Patios, lawns, drainage, decking and fencing often need to be considered together. Tell us which work is essential now and which ideas are for later. This helps us discuss the order without treating every possible improvement as part of the same quotation. Fencing has its own service page for installation, repairs and replacement.
London and nearby coverage
LookDeVis Services is based at 10 Shaldon Road, Edgware HA8 6AL, serving residential and commercial clients across London and nearby areas. For landscaping in Edgware, use the local service link below, or send the postcode of the property you want assessed. Established in March 2015, we also offer garden care, paving and fencing through the same business.
Questions about landscaping
Can I arrange a landscaping visit at a weekend or on a bank holiday?+
Yes. We work at weekends and on bank holidays. Our usual hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00, Saturday 08:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 17:00. Weekend and bank holiday visits are agreed in advance and confirmed in your written quotation.
Which part of the work should be priced first?+
Start with the change that drives the layout, such as the route from the house to the lawn. The project is priced once its dimensions, access and preparation are understood.
How long will a garden project take?+
The programme depends on the extent of the groundwork and how the agreed tasks fit together. We discuss the order and the expected programme once we have assessed the project.
What checks and insurance apply when I book a landscaping visit?+
The team is DBS checked. LookDeVis holds public and products liability insurance up to 5 million pounds. Terms and exclusions apply.
Can an existing patio stay?+
Yes, where it is suitable to keep. Mark the edges you want retained so the proposed work can be checked against their height and position.
Will each part be listed in the quotation?+
The written scope explains the work being priced. If you want the lawn and paving assessed as separate options, ask for that distinction at the outset.
What happens if I want to change only one part?+
Name the area and show what it meets. A smaller scope can still need assessment where the new work joins something that stays.
Should I already have chosen materials?+
Give us an idea of the finish you want and how the area will be used. The materials for the agreed scope are settled before work proceeds.
Landscaping in your area
Helpful guides.
Plain advice to read before you book or while you plan the work.
Areas we cover.
We take enquiries for this work across these areas. Send the full postcode so we can confirm coverage and the route to the job.
