Journal · December 2025 · 5 min read
What to Include in a Landscaping Quote
A good quote is a scope document, not a number. If two quotes are thousands apart, the difference is almost always in what is written down - and what is not.
What should be itemised
- Site preparation, excavation and spoil removal
- Drainage works and where water discharges to
- Materials by type, size and quantity - not just 'paving'
- Plant schedule with species, pot size and quantity
- Turf variety, area and soil preparation
- Green waste removal and final site clean
- Stage sequence and expected timeline
Common omissions to ask about
- Who pays for skip bins and tip fees
- Whether soil and underlay are included or extra
- Access allowances if machinery cannot get in
- Aftercare - watering schedules and any establishment visits
Questions worth asking
Ask who will actually be on site, whether the business is insured, and how variations are approved. A contractor who answers those plainly is usually the one who will finish the job the way it was quoted.
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