Depending on the size, access, complexity of design, will determine cost. Courtyards can vary from $40-120,000.
As in all projects, some aspects the determine the amount invested are,
the value of the property;
the individual taste of the client for quality materials and inclusions of more luxury items;
and whether the investment is a short term of for-ever home.
When we talk about a typical suburban block for a new-build home, the investment is typically around $100,000-200,000. This price increases to over $300,000 when pools, basketball courts, pool house, etc are also included.
Sloping blocks commonly need more excavation and of course lots of retaining walls. As example, we are currently working on a block with 25 steps to the front door and slopes at rear being just as steep. This Balwyn site is founded on shale and difficult to dig into. These walls will be around $100,000.
When the size of the block increases, all elements tend to expand and suddenly you have all costs doubling.
Quality of materials used can greatly influence the cost. For example, an average paver may cost $70-100/m2 to purchase. We bought pavers a client liked that were $250/m2, plus they required special laying methods that added another $10,000 to the cost.
Stone cladding as a feature looks amazing, but on average it takes a day to lay one m2 for certain stone and so you could look at $1000/m2 to clad a wall.
An outdoor kitchen was included for this courtyard project which added approx. $25,000
We ask our clients a question to determine our design approach:
Would you prefer to only include those elements that fit an exact dollar fee budget?
Or do you want us to include all of your wish list into a concept design and cost it, and then adjust for budget?
Most people choose to include everything. And what happens then? – Sadly, it is part of the process and for some clients, they fall in love with the design and know it is exactly what they want but cannot invest that amount of money.
What happens next?
Yes. I have put together a Landscape Cost Guide which will give you further information on working this out, please press the following link;
Alternatively, if you are in the early research stage of your project, you could work through extensive examples of costing within my online course. Please see the following link;
The design of your garden isn’t something you can just re-do if it doesn’t turn out right.
When you work with us, you are working with a creative design team dedicated to bringing out the best possible outcome.
Andrew Whyte is the pragmatic voice in the background focusing more on the construction side of your project, to ensure what is designed can be built.
We guide you through moments of clarity that inspire you. We want you to be in control of making informed decisions that ensure your garden will be designed ideal to what you appreciate and will enjoy spending time in.
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