Landscaper day rates in North West
North West England · 2026
£170–£300
per day, ex VAT
£21–£38
per hour
-6%
vs UK average
A landscaper working in North West typically charges £170–£300 a day (£21–£38 an hour), ex VAT — 6% below the UK average of £250 a day. Manchester and Liverpool regeneration keeps demand steady, and rates in the cities now run noticeably ahead of the wider region — quote city-centre work accordingly.
Landscaping is fiercely seasonal — spring bookings often fill by late winter, and the best firms quote winter work at a discount to smooth the year. Hard landscaping crews price most jobs per project with a day rate underneath for variations.
What moves a landscaper's rate
- 01Hard landscaping (patios, walls, decking) versus soft landscaping (planting, turf)
- 02Strong seasonal demand peaks from March to September
- 03Machinery and digger hire either passed through or built in
- 04Waste-away costs, which have risen sharply with tipping charges
North West vs everywhere else
| London | £245–£430 |
| South East | £205–£370 |
| East of England | £190–£335 |
| South West | £180–£320 |
| Scotland | £175–£310 |
| West Midlands | £175–£305 |
| North West | £170–£300 |
| East Midlands | £165–£295 |
| Yorkshire | £160–£290 |
| Wales | £160–£285 |
| North East | £155–£270 |
| Northern Ireland | £150–£260 |
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Indicative ranges compiled from public cost guides, reviewed July 2026. Ex VAT. A guide, not a quote, and not financial advice.