How do I find a good but cheap landscape gardener?

[Plugus_Maximus]

Is there an association or trade body which governs this trade?

I know this is a DIY forum but if I was to do the job myself I wouldn't have a useable garden again this summer, plus I'd be a bit out of my depth.

I live on the London/Essex border and I require some decking, a spot of turfing, concreting 3 small brick built planters and some electric wiring done ... any tips?

K

 

[breezer]

yes, you need an electrician, bricklayer, and gardener.

I am being serious, i cant speak for the bricks, electrical work by a company should only be carried out by a qualified electrician

 

[masona]

A good landscape gardener can normally do brickwork and others work apart from electrical as breezer post.

 

[dagger]

go to vetted.com for a list of recommended trades people in your area - superb site

 

[Dragonrider]

I hate to say it, but good and cheap don't necessarily go together.

 

[Dragonrider]

go to vetted.com for a list of recommended trades people in your area - superb site

Hmm, no one in West Yorkshire is on their register, strange, I know quite a few excellent workmen/firms. Know from naff ones as well!

 

[dagger]

go to vetted.com for a list of recommended trades people in your area - superb site

Hmm, no one in West Yorkshire is on their register, strange, I know quite a few excellent workmen/firms. Know from naff ones as well!

well I think it works based on people writing in with recommendations - mayube you can start West Yorkshire off for them then

 

[Uncharged Water]

there is a trade organisation, it is called BALI (British Association of Landscape Industries). they can be found at www.bali.org.uk and you can search for a local tradesman. They have people that will do all sizes of work from £10 up to £millions.