Landscaping in Exeter & South Devon
Landscaping delivered by J&J Contractors across Exeter and South Devon. Backed by our 10-year written guarantee.
Landscaping
What is Professional Landscaping?
Landscaping is the process of reshaping and improving your outdoor space so it looks better and works better for the way you use it. It covers both hard landscaping, such as patios, paths, raised beds and decorative stone, and soft landscaping, such as lawns, planting borders and fresh turf. At J&J Contractors, our landscaping services include garden levelling, new turf, decorative stone, sleeper beds, patios, fencing and driveways, which means one team can take your garden from a tired, overgrown plot to a finished space you'll love spending time in. Because we handle every stage ourselves, from excavating and clearing to the final turf and planting borders, there are no gaps between trades and no waiting around for different contractors. We work on gardens of all shapes and sizes across Exeter, Topsham, Crediton and Cullompton, as well as along the coast in Exmouth, Sidmouth and Teignmouth. Every landscaping project starts with listening: how you want to use the garden, how much maintenance you're happy with and what budget you're working to. From there, we'll suggest a layout that makes the most of your space, light and views, and build it to a high standard that will last.
Landscaping
When is Landscaping Worth Doing?
Landscaping becomes worth doing whenever your garden isn't working for you. Perhaps you've moved into a new-build home on the edge of Exeter or Newton Abbot and been left with compacted soil and patchy turf, or you've inherited a garden that's overgrown, uneven or full of tired features from a previous owner. Sloping and uneven plots, common in hilly towns like Teignmouth, Dawlish, Torquay and Brixham, can leave large parts of a garden unusable until they're levelled or terraced. Families often want a safe, flat lawn for children and pets, while others want to cut down on maintenance with decorative stone and raised sleeper beds instead of high-effort borders. Landscaping also makes sense when you're already planning a new patio, driveway or fence, as it's the ideal time to rethink the whole space so everything works together. If you're preparing to sell, a smart, well-kept garden can make a big difference to first impressions and buyer interest. And if drainage is a problem, with puddles sitting on the lawn after rain or water running towards the house, good landscaping can solve that too, protecting both your garden and your home.
Landscaping
What is Required for a Landscaping Project?
Every landscaping project starts with a free site visit, where we'll walk the garden with you, take measurements, check levels and drainage, and talk through what you'd like to achieve. We'll then put together a clear plan and quote, explaining each stage so you know exactly what to expect. Most garden landscaping doesn't need planning permission, though there are exceptions for raised platforms more than 30cm high, front garden hard standing and listed properties, and we'll advise you on anything that applies. Preparation is the key to landscaping that lasts. That usually means clearing old features and green waste, excavating and levelling the ground, improving drainage where needed and laying proper foundations for any hard surfaces. Soft landscaping follows, with quality topsoil, new turf and planting areas set out to the agreed design. Sleeper beds are fixed securely and decorative stone is laid over a weed membrane to keep maintenance low. We clear up at the end of every day, take away waste, and leave your garden ready to enjoy. All our landscaping across Exeter, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Tiverton and South Devon is backed by our 10-year written guarantee. Call 07476 554105 for a free landscaping quote.
Recent Work — Landscaping
Completed landscaping project across Exeter and South Devon.
Testimonials & Feedback
What Our Clients Say About Our Landscaping
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Our Process
Our process
01
Free Consultation & Survey
Personalised on-site survey and transparent pricing for Landscaping across South Devon.
02
Surface & Groundwork Prep
Meticulous ground excavation, structural preparation, and property protection.
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Trade-Certified Installation
Installed to highest trade standards with premium British-weather resilient materials.
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Cleanup & 10-Yr Guarantee
Thorough site clean, comprehensive sign-off, and your 10-Year Written Guarantee.
Other Services
Other services
Explore more fencing, landscaping, driveways, patios, plastering and decorating services offered across Exeter and South Devon.
Fencing & Boundaries
Expert garden and boundary fencing across Exeter and South Devon, from featheredge to metal and security fencing, fitted to last and backed by a 10-year guarantee.
Natural Stone & Porcelain Patios
Beautiful, durable patios across Exeter and South Devon in porcelain and natural stone, laid on a proper sub-base and backed by our 10-year guarantee.
Driveways & Surfacing
New driveways across Exeter and South Devon in resin bound, block paving, gravel and concrete, built on a solid base and backed by a 10-year guarantee.
Plastering & Skimming
Smooth, flawless plastering and skimming for homes across Exeter and South Devon, from single walls to full rooms and lime plaster for period properties.
External Rendering
Weatherproof external rendering for homes across Exeter and South Devon, including silicone, monocouche, sand and cement and lime render for older properties.
Painting and Decorating
Professional interior and exterior painting and decorating across Exeter and South Devon, with careful preparation, crisp lines and a spotless clean-up.
Damp Proofing & Remediation
Damp proofing for homes across Exeter and South Devon, finding and fixing the cause of rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation for good.
Internal Wall Insulation & Thermal
Internal wall insulation for solid-walled homes across Exeter and South Devon, cutting heat loss, warming cold rooms and lowering energy bills.
Covering Exeter, Topsham, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, Torbay and rural Devon.
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A lasting transformation backed by a 10-year guarantee.
From new boundary fencing and porcelain patios to driveways, plastering and decorating — get in touch with the team today for a free on-site consultation.