Landscaping & Garden Design by Vetted Local Landscapers
Post your garden job free and get matched with one vetted, insured local landscaper. Most jobs receive a free, no-obligation itemised quote within a few hours — from Dublin to Galway, across Ireland.
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What does a landscaper do?
Patios, decking, lawns, fencing, planting, and full garden design and makeovers by vetted, insured Irish landscapers.
Landscapers design and build outdoor spaces — patios, paths, lawns, planting, fencing, decking, garden walls, drainage, and lighting. The trade covers everything from one-day jobs (laying a small patio, installing a fence run) to full garden makeovers spanning several weeks. A typical Irish landscaping and garden design project moves through a design phase, hard landscaping (paving, walls, decks, drainage), soft landscaping (lawn, planting, mulch), and the finishing details (lighting, irrigation, bin stores). Good landscaping starts below the surface — proper excavation, a compacted base, and drainage suited to Irish rainfall are what separate a patio that lasts decades from one that sinks in a few winters.
Most Irish landscapers fall into two camps. Garden makers focus on design-led front and back garden transformations, blending hard and soft landscaping into a coherent scheme — often working from a garden design drawn up before a single slab is laid. Practical landscapers focus on functional jobs — fencing, paving, decking — with less design overhead and more straightforward day rates. Choose based on whether you want a designed scheme or specific items installed. Either way, insist on an itemised quote, ask for photos of recent work, and ideally talk to a previous customer before the diggers arrive.
Common landscaper services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish landscapers on Jobiit typically handle.
- Patio and paving install
- Path and stepping stones
- Lawn turfing and seeding
- Fencing install and repair
- Garden wall construction
- Decking install
- Planting and bed creation
- Garden lighting install
- Drainage and soakaway
- Tree and hedge planting
How much does a landscaper cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Landscaping pricing depends on materials, area, and access — a tight side passage or a sloped site adds labour, and premium materials move the numbers quickly. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges, not quotes; every garden is different, so treat them as a sense-check rather than a promise.
A standard porcelain or sandstone patio runs €120–€220 per square metre fully laid (slabs, base, jointing). Concrete pavers are €80–€140 per m². New lawn turfing on prepared soil is €25–€45 per m². Fencing is €60–€120 per linear metre fitted (post-and-rail, closeboard, or panel). Decking is €120–€220 per m² fitted including substructure. A full small back garden makeover (50m² with patio, lawn, planting, lighting) typically runs €8,000–€20,000 depending on materials chosen. For an accurate figure, post your job with photos and rough measurements — your matched trader will walk the site and provide a free, no-obligation itemised quote, so you can see exactly what base, materials, and labour cost before any work starts.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why hire your landscaper through Jobiit
We built Jobiit to fix what's broken about finding tradespeople in Ireland.
Verified & insured traders
Every trader on Jobiit passes a government-ID check and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take a single job.
Secure payments
Pay through the app or using tap-to-pay, securely with Stripe.
No lead fees, ever
Free for homeowners. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs only — never per lead.
Real reviews, real ratings
All reviews come from completed, paid jobs. No fake stars. See what actual customers said before you book.
How we vet every trader
- 1
ID verification
Every trader passes a government-issued ID check before they can quote on jobs.
- 2
Insurance & qualifications
Public liability insurance, trade-specific qualifications, and registrations are validated and kept current.
- 3
Real reviews, no fakes
Reviews can only be left after a paid, completed job. No anonymous ratings.
- 4
Dispute resolution
In-app dispute process with mediation by our support team if you and your trader can't agree.
Landscapers in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local landscapers take jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Landscaper FAQs
When's the best time of year for landscaping?
Hard landscaping (patios, paths, decking, walls) can be done year-round in Ireland if the ground isn't waterlogged or frozen. Spring and autumn are ideal. Summer is fine but hotter for the team. Soft landscaping is more seasonal: turf laying is best March–October, planting is best September–April when plants are dormant. Booking for spring works typically opens in January with most reliable landscapers fully booked by March.
How long does a patio take to install?
A standard 30m² porcelain or sandstone patio takes a 2-person team 4–7 days from start to finish. That covers excavation, hardcore base, MOT compaction, mortar bed, slab laying, jointing, and clean-up. Larger or sloped sites take longer. Smaller jobs (a small terrace under 12m²) can be done in 2–3 days. Weather delays add a day or two — slabs can't be jointed in heavy rain.
Do I need planning permission for a fence or wall?
Generally no for fences under 2m at the rear or 1.2m at the front. Walls follow the same rule. Hedges have no height limit unless they obstruct sightlines or block neighbours' light meaningfully. Listed buildings and properties in Architectural Conservation Areas have stricter rules — check with your local council before starting. Boundary walls shared with neighbours legally need their consent if any work affects the existing structure.
Should I get a garden design before building?
For full makeovers worth €10,000+, yes. A garden designer charges €500–€2,000 for a full design package and saves money on the build by avoiding mistakes (wrong plant for the location, paving that doesn't drain, badly placed trees). For functional installs (a patio extension, a fence replacement), no — the landscaper designs as they go. Most established landscapers can sketch a small scheme themselves; reserve the dedicated designer for ambitious projects.
How long do fences and decking last?
Pressure-treated softwood fencing: 12–18 years before significant deterioration, 20+ with regular care (oil every 2–3 years). Hardwood (Iroko) lasts 25+ years untreated. Decking softwood: 10–15 years; hardwood 20+; composite decking 25+ with low maintenance. The wood is rarely the failure point — posts rotting at ground level cause most fence and deck failures. Concrete spurs or ground anchors extend life by a decade or more.
Will my number be passed around to multiple landscapers?
No. Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details. When you post a garden job, it goes to one vetted, insured local landscaper — closest and best-rated first — not a call list. Messaging happens in-app, and your matched trader provides a free, no-obligation itemised quote, most within a few hours. Posting is 100% free for homeowners — traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs only.
Your questions, answered
New to Jobiit? Here's how hiring through the platform works.
Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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