CHESHIRE DESIGN & BUILD
Custom Landscapes.
Carefully Made.
Turning private estate land and country gardens into lasting outdoor designs with clear planning, quality stonework, and plant selection.
Private landscaping projects in Cheshire & the North West · First architectural consultation
THE MAIN DELAY
Why Most Projects
Get Stuck
The landscaping industry is still very split up. Home clients often wait months without updates: visits that don’t lead to quotes, workers juggling nurseries and diggers, and stone masons working from rough sketches. What starts as a great garden plan can turn into an unfinished site full of missed calls.
Fernbank stops the cycle of scattered contractors. We work as one team, using detailed technical plans, checked drainage data, and expert plant care. With contract management and skilled workers all in one place, we handle everything from the first survey to the last seasonal pruning.
- Clear written proposals sent on set dates
- One project lead with no guesswork from outside trades
- Stonework, groundwork, and quality planting done together
FIG 01. THE ABANDONED SITE RISK: MIXED-UP TRADES AND INCOMPLETE STONEWORK
FULL PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Our Main Skills
We manage all aspects—design, plant sourcing, engineering, and ongoing care—under one roof to avoid contractor issues.
PHASE 01 : CONCEPTION
Design Planning
We prepare surveys, design plans, and get planning permissions in-house to keep the design intact before work starts.
PHASE 02 : BOTANY
Plant Selection
All trees, hedges, and plants are carefully picked from top UK nurseries and planted by our lead horticulturists.
PHASE 03 : EXECUTION
Hardscape Construction
Permanent stone masons and timber framers build all foundations, walls, and drainage to strict NBS standards.
PHASE 04 : LONGEVITY
Care and Maintenance
Our estate teams protect plants as they grow. They handle regular pruning, improve the soil, and manage watering by season.
PROJECTS IN CHESHIRE
A Portfolio of
Quality
A selection of private country homes in Alderley Edge, Prestbury, and the Golden Triangle. Each project uses hand-set Yorkstone, custom terracotta planters, and neat architectural planting under soft summer light.
PROJECT GOVERNANCE
The Path to
Handover
We remove the guesswork from landscaping with clear steps. Every project goes through four key stages, making sure costs are clear, rules are met, and work is high quality before building starts.
- Confirm approvals before building starts
- Manage main contractor & follow CDM 2015 rules
- Dedicated contract manager for stage payments
- Full 12-month warranty after handover
Fixed-price feasibility studies start at £2,500 + VAT.
Concept & Site Feasibility
We check the land shape, architecture, and zoning to make sure the plan fits and flows well.
- A1 Masterplan (1:100)
- 3D Volumetric Massing
- Pre-App Planning Dossier
- Initial Cost Matrix
Planting & Material Palette
We pick plants that suit the climate, prepare the soil, and choose natural stones that last all year.
- Botanical Density Schedules
- Material Lists & Specs
- Soil Testing Reports
- Planting Plans
Construction & Site Supervision
We oversee the build, manage contractors, and keep the project on time and on budget.
- Site Inspections
- Progress Reports
- Quality Checks
- Cost Tracking
Handover & Warranty
We finish with a full handover, provide documentation, and offer a 12-month warranty on plant health.
- Handover Documents
- Maintenance Guide
- 12-Month Plant Warranty
- Post-Completion Support
PROJECT PRICES & DETAILS
Estimated Costs
Clear fee structures and build prices for private projects across the UK. We design within agreed budgets from first concept plan to final planting.
- Custom stone paving & private courtyard terraces
- Custom hardwood boundary screens & planters
- Feature planting & microclimate planting plans
- Low-voltage warm architectural lighting
- Built-in underground micro-irrigation systems
- Regrading land & drystone retaining walls
- Reflective water features & custom mirror rills
- Outdoor kitchens & covered dining pergolas
- Planted tree avenues with pleached semi-mature trees
- Zone lighting & smart irrigation systems
- Full estate masterplanning & civil architecture
- Natural swimming ponds & formal pool terraces
- Custom cedar garden pavilions, studios & outdoor lounges
- Large wildflower meadows & native woodland restoration
- Complete drainage engineering & perimeter estate work
All price levels include full NBS technical build plans, Principal Designer CDM coordination, and checks on landscape contractor bids. Smaller consultation plans start from £3,500.
CLIENT PERSPECTIVES
Stories from Cheshire
Private estates and hidden walled gardens created through careful project management and expert planting.
Fernbank changed four acres of heavy clay soil in Cheshire into a beautiful, well-planned garden. They were on time, managed the builders well, and planted everything carefully, from the first dig to the last light fitting.
Fernbank stands out because they stick strictly to the schedule and budget. The custom Yorkstone terraces and mature hornbeam trees make our home feel established for years.
The design details are excellent. Every tree, light, and limestone water feature was placed with great care. The whole process from idea to finish was reassuring.
In thirty years of restoring properties in the North West, I have rarely worked with a landscape team this strict with project management and skilled with plants.
SMALL STUDIO PROJECTS
Ready to Change?
Our design schedule is full months ahead. Each year, we take on a select number of private estate projects to ensure close attention and clear site management.
We offer a 90-minute design and feasibility meeting on site, across Cheshire and the North West.
PRIVATE HOME PROJECTS
Start Your
Enquiry
We take only a small number of private commissions each season to keep quality high. Share your site details and design goals below; our lead studio will review your request in two business days.
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Architectural Twilight Lighting
Carefully placed low-voltage lights to show mature trees, water reflections, and stone textures after dark.
Underground Irrigation
Hidden systems with weather sensors to water plants while saving estate water.
Lead Designer Handover & Certificate
Full electrical approval, watering plans, and main plan handover from our partners.
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