A site survey is essential in order to accurately design your garden. The survey involves measuring your garden and its boundaries, marking features such as existing trees and buildings and testing the soil conditions.

Should your garden have any slopes, it may be necessary to carry out a separate ‘Levels Survey', this will help clarify the contours of your garden and anticipate the need for structures such as steps, ramps or retaining walls. For gardens that are complex or large, an independent surveyor may be brought in at this stage.