Garden Design · Burgess Hill
Garden Design & Renovation in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is where we do most of our full garden renovations — reworking tired 1970s plots and the blank turf-and-fence rectangles handed over on new developments into gardens that finally get used.
New-build gardens and 1970s renovations
Two very different jobs dominate in Burgess Hill. The first is the new-build handover garden — thin turf over compacted subsoil, a fence line and nothing else. The topsoil depth is usually the problem, and no amount of planting fixes it until the ground is properly rebuilt.
The second is the tired mid-century garden: crazy paving, a lawn that no longer drains, overgrown conifer screening and a shed at the bottom. These respond extraordinarily well to renovation, because the bones — mature boundaries, established trees, generous width — are already there.
- Full soil rebuild and drainage on new-build plots
- Removal of failing paving, decking and overgrown conifer screening
- Outdoor kitchens, dining terraces and firepit seating for family use
- Low-maintenance planting for households short on weekend time
Built for how a family actually lives
Most Burgess Hill briefs come from families, and the design follows from that: somewhere sheltered to eat, a lawn that survives football, storage that isn't an eyesore, and planting that looks good without needing an hour a week.
Lighting matters more here than people expect. A well-lit terrace turns a garden from a summer space into something you look at from the kitchen in February.
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Areas we cover around Burgess Hill
We work throughout RH15 and the surrounding West Sussex villages, including Hassocks, Ditchling, Wivelsfield, Keymer, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, Albourne.
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Garden design in Burgess Hill — common questions
- Can you renovate an existing garden rather than starting again?
- Yes, and in Burgess Hill that's often the better route. Mature boundaries and established trees are worth keeping — we design around them.
- How much does a garden renovation cost in Burgess Hill?
- It depends entirely on how much groundwork is needed. Straightforward renovations start considerably lower than full redesigns; we'll give you a realistic range on the first call.
- Do you work on new-build gardens?
- Frequently. New-build plots usually need the ground rebuilt before anything is planted, and we price that honestly rather than laying a terrace over the problem.
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