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Written by Mark Reid,
Trades Editor ·Verified 2 September 2026
Telford's a mix of new-build estates around Lawley and Ketley, older properties in Wellington and Dawley, and the odd Victorian terrace in Oakengates with a postage-stamp yard crying out for decent design. That variety shapes the work: new-build gardens often need everything from scratch, topsoil brought in, turf laid, fencing put up, whereas older plots might need overgrown borders cleared or old patios ripped out and relaid. Clay soil is common across much of the borough, which affects drainage and what plants will actually survive, so a landscaper who knows the local ground conditions is worth more than one just quoting off a photo.
The businesses featured here are pulled from public business listings and ranked mainly by review rating and how many reviews they've built up, with a modest boost for those who have a working website and phone number listed. We then check each business's homepage to confirm landscaping is genuinely their main line of work, which filters out general builders or gardeners who've just added the word to their listing. Any business flagged as permanently closed gets removed automatically. Where you spot a Trust Verified badge, that business has gone through our fuller check, covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information. Our How We Verify page explains that process in full. For businesses without the badge, none of that has been independently confirmed by us, so it's down to you to check before booking.
Before signing off any job, ask for photos of previous work in Telford or nearby, ideally something similar in scale to your own garden. Check they carry public liability insurance and ask to see the certificate rather than just taking their word for it. Get a written quote that breaks down materials and labour separately, since patios and driveways in particular can vary hugely in price depending on the type of stone or block paving used. It's worth getting two or three quotes for anything over a few hundred pounds, both to compare pricing and to see who actually turns up on time and communicates properly. If the job involves anything structural, retaining walls, raised decking over a certain height, ask whether building regulations apply.
How We Select & Rate The Best Landscapers in Telford
Ranking is based on review rating and review count from public business listings, with a small lift given to businesses showing a working website and phone number. We check each business's homepage to confirm landscaping work is what they primarily do, which keeps unrelated trades off the page. Listings flagged as permanently closed are removed automatically. Businesses marked Trust Verified have gone further, passing our full verification covering trade qualifications and accreditations, public liability insurance, trading history, customer review history and registered company information; see our How We Verify page for details. Other businesses here haven't been independently verified by us, so do your own checks before hiring.
Recommended and Featured listings are paid placements, so a business's fee affects whether and where it appears. Every other listing is ranked on rating and review count from third-party business listings. How we rank & verify →
Anthony's Garden Services is a landscaping company based in Telford, covering the TF2 area and beyond. Rated 4.7 from 74 Google reviews, the business carries a consistent reputation among local clients for reliable, practical garden work. Services span the full range of residential landscaping, from lawn care and planting to hard landscaping and general maintenance.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews, SM Landscaping serves residential and commercial clients across Telford. The company covers garden design, landscaping construction, and outdoor maintenance. That strong local rating points to consistent work across the TF2 area and beyond.
Rated five stars across 32 Google reviews, Arcox Landscaping Ltd serves residential and commercial clients in Telford and the surrounding area. The company covers the full scope of landscaping work, from garden design and construction through to ongoing maintenance. Its consistent rating across a meaningful number of reviews points to reliable workmanship and a dependable service.
Kingsway Paving Limited works as a landscaper in Telford, focused on driveways, patios and hard landscaping rather than planting schemes. The firm holds a 4.7 rating from 25 reviews, reflecting consistent standards on paving and groundwork projects across the area.
Specialising in printed and plain concrete surfaces, Art Print Driveways & Patios serves residential customers across Telford with driveway and patio installation. The company works from TF2 7DU, covering the surrounding area. Rated 4.4 on Google from early reviews, it offers a focused service for homeowners looking to resurface or lay new outdoor hard-standing.
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Small jobs like clearing borders or laying turf on an average garden might run £300 to £800. A full garden redesign with new patio, fencing and planting is typically £3,000 to £10,000 depending on size and materials, and block paving driveways in Telford often land between £2,500 and £6,000. Stone and porcelain paving cost more than concrete flags, and access matters too, a garden that needs materials wheelbarrowed round the side of the house takes longer than one with rear vehicle access. Get two or three quotes for anything beyond a small tidy-up, since prices for the same job can vary by a few hundred pounds between firms.
Do I need planning permission for landscaping work in Telford?
Most garden landscaping, patios, fencing, planting, doesn't need planning permission, but there are exceptions. Raising ground levels significantly near a boundary, building a wall over a certain height, or work on a listed property or in a conservation area can trigger the need for consent. Telford & Wrekin Council's planning department can confirm whether your specific project needs an application, and it's worth checking before work starts rather than after.
What's the best time of year to have landscaping work done?
Autumn and winter are actually good for hard landscaping, patios, decking, drainage work, since the ground's easier to dig before it gets waterlogged and landscapers tend to be less booked up. Spring and early summer are better for turfing and planting, giving grass and shrubs time to establish before summer heat or winter frost. If you want a garden ready for entertaining in summer, book your landscaper by late winter, as good ones in Telford can be booked up months ahead for the busy spring period.
Will a landscaper deal with drainage problems in my garden?
Many will, particularly if it's related to the hard landscaping they're installing, such as sloping a patio away from the house or adding a soakaway. Telford's clay-heavy soil in areas like Priorslee and Muxton can hold water and cause boggy lawns, so mention any known drainage issues when you get a quote. For more serious problems, standing water that doesn't clear for days, or issues near a boiler or drain run, you may need a drainage specialist alongside the landscaper, so ask them to be upfront if it's outside their scope.
Should I ask for references or see previous work before hiring?
Yes, and any landscaper confident in their work should be happy to provide both. Ask to see photos of completed projects similar to yours, ideally with before-and-after shots, and if possible get an address or contact for a past customer you can speak to directly. Local reputation matters a lot in a place the size of Telford, so a business that's done work in your street or neighbouring estate is often a good sign.
How do I choose between landscapers on this list?
Start by reading the reviews properly rather than just the star rating, since patterns in complaints (late arrival, poor communication, unfinished work) tell you more than a number does. Check whether the business has public liability insurance and ask to see proof, not just a verbal assurance. Confirm they're VAT registered if the quote seems to avoid the topic, and ask how they handle problems if something goes wrong after completion, such as turf failing to establish or a wall settling unevenly. For anything without a Trust Verified badge, look them up on Companies House if they're a limited company, and don't be afraid to ask directly about their trading history and how long they've operated in the Telford area.
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