7 Top Rated Landscapers in Southampton for 2026
The best landscapers in Southampton, based on Google reviews, are Southampton Homes (4.9 from 66 reviews), MTM Landscaping & Design Ltd (5.0 from 20 reviews) and The Landscape Service (5.0 from 18 reviews). All 7 below are ranked on Google rating and number of reviews.
Ranked by Reputation
Google rating and number of reviews- #1Most Recommended Landscaper in Southampton
Southampton Homes
Customers praise: professional, high-quality landscaping.
Garden DesignPatiosDriveways - #2
MTM Landscaping & Design Ltd
Customers praise: delivers exceptional landscaping quality
Garden DesignTurfingDecking - #3
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Acre Landscapes
Customers praise: reliable and professional landscapers
PatiosTurfingArtificial Grass - #6
Mark Arnold Gardening Services
Customers praise: expert gardening knowledge
Garden MaintenanceGarden ClearanceFencing - #7
Debbie Carroll Garden Designs
Customers praise: understands client vision for garden design
Garden Design
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Finding a Good Landscaper in Southampton
The list above ranks 7 landscapers in Southampton by their Google reputation, using only public reviews. Between them they hold 176 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.85 out of 5.
A high rating counts for more when it rests on plenty of reviews, so look at both numbers. Shortlist two or three landscapers who do the kind of work you need, whether that is design, patios, fencing, turf or regular maintenance, ask to see photos of similar jobs, and ask each for a written quote for the same plan.
The Highest Rated Landscapers in Southampton
Based on Google reviews, the highest ranked landscapers in Southampton are Southampton Homes (4.9 from 66 reviews), MTM Landscaping & Design Ltd (5.0 from 20 reviews) and The Landscape Service (5.0 from 18 reviews).
The 7 landscapers listed here hold 176 Google reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.85 out of 5. 1 of them has 50 or more reviews, which gives a rating far more weight than a handful of five star reviews.
The services listed most often by landscapers in Southampton are garden design (5 businesses), fencing (3 businesses), decking (3 businesses) and patios and paving (2 businesses). Each profile shows that business's main services, taken from its own website.
What to Check Before You Hire
Ask for references and photos of similar work, a written quote broken down by each part of the job, and proof of public liability insurance. Membership of a trade body such as BALI or the Association of Professional Landscapers gives some assurance. Pay in stages rather than upfront, and agree who removes waste, since anyone taking it away must be a registered waste carrier.
In England, a fence or wall over 2 metres high, or over 1 metre next to a road, usually needs planning permission, and protected trees need the council's consent before work. Our guide to choosing a landscape gardener has a full checklist.
What Landscapers Charge in Southampton
As a rough guide, national cost guides put a landscaper outside London at about £200 to £400 a day and a gardener at about £25 to £45 an hour. A small garden refresh is typically £2,500 to £8,000, and most fences cost £90 to £150 per metre fully installed. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes. Our guide to garden landscaping costs goes into more detail.
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Southampton Landscapers Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top rated landscapers in Southampton?
The top rated landscapers in Southampton in 2026 are Southampton Homes, MTM Landscaping & Design Ltd, The Landscape Service, E. Williams Landscapes, Acre Landscapes, ranked by reputation.
Who is the highest ranked landscaper in Southampton?
Southampton Homes is currently ranked #1 in Southampton, based on its 4.9-star Google rating from 66 reviews.
How are landscapers ranked on TopRatedLandscapers.co.uk?
Rankings are based on a weighted reputation score combining total review count and average star rating.
What is the best way to find a good landscaper in Southampton?
Start with landscapers who have a high Google rating from a large number of reviews, then ask two or three of them to quote for the same plan. Ask each for photos of similar work and contact details for recent customers. Choose the one who gives a clear, itemised written quote and explains how the groundwork will be done.
How much do landscapers charge a day?
National cost guides put a landscaper outside London at about £200 to £400 a day, and a two person team at about £320 to £600 a day. Guides differ on day rates, and most work is quoted per project rather than by the day. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes.
How much does it cost to landscape an average garden?
National cost guides put a small garden refresh at about £2,500 to £8,000 and a mid size redesign at about £8,000 to £25,000, with a large transformation from about £25,000. In London they quote about £4,000 to £12,000 and £12,000 to £35,000. A small refresh takes a few days to a week, and a mid size redesign two to four weeks. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes.
Do I need planning permission for a garden fence?
Usually not. In England, the Planning Portal says a fence, wall or gate does not need planning permission if it is no more than 1 metre high next to a road used by vehicles or its footpath, or no more than 2 metres high elsewhere. Different rules apply to listed buildings and where permitted development rights have been removed, so check with your council if in doubt.
How much should I pay a gardener per hour?
National cost guides put gardeners outside London at about £25 to £45 an hour, with a half day of 3 to 4 hours at about £75 to £150. Regular visits cost less per hour than a one off job on an overgrown garden, and green waste removal is often extra. Prices rise over time, so compare written quotes.
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