Vaughan residence
2026-03-05 · Colchester CO3 · ref: architect referral
won
£26,766
18
Summary
Full rear garden redesign — porcelain terrace, lawn, planting, lighting, water
Complete rear garden redesign to a design brief: 45sqm porcelain terrace, reshaped lawn (60sqm turf), 18m of planted borders (structural + perennial), a corten water-blade feature, a full garden lighting scheme, and oak-sleeper steps to the level change.
Line items
- Strip + clear existing garden + dispose1 job · £1,400
- Groundworks + levels (mini-digger 2 days)2 day · £800
- Porcelain terrace 45sqm (supply + full mortar lay)45 sqm · £5,625
- Reshaped lawn — turf 60sqm + prep60 sqm · £1,800
- Planted borders 18m (structural + perennial + mulch)1 job · £2,400
- Corten water-blade feature + pump + reservoir1 job · £1,850
- Garden lighting scheme (14 fittings + transformer + runs)1 job · £1,950
- Oak-sleeper steps to level change1 job · £680
- Skip x2 + sundries1 job · £760
- Crew labour18 person-day · £5,040
Subtotal£22,305
VAT (20%)£4,461
Total£26,766
Crew
Harry, Jude, Declan, Marcus
Internal · Never sent to customer
Payment: Staged: 25% deposit, 25% at groundworks, 25% at terrace, 25% completion — all on time
Notes: Biggest single project to date (£26.8k). Architect-led brief, customer trusted the spec — easy decisions, premium materials. Staged payments essential at this size; never carry more than a quarter's materials exposure. Ran 18 days over 4 calendar weeks with a rolling crew of 2-3. THE portfolio piece — full before/after film. Vaughan is an architect; keep warm for referrals.