We also design and build bepoke designed gardens

No matter what the project, we are here to help. At Kirman Design, we offer an RHS gold medal winning garden design and landscaping service across the North West of England. Covering Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.  

Our in-house design and build teams work closely with you from initial site visit to realisation. We have a range of services on offer from consultation advice and planting design, through to full garden design and build. We do NOT use external contractors to build our gardens. All our staff work for us.

This page details the main garden design and build service that we provide. However, we also offer bespoke services specifically tailored to your needs, with great attention to detail especially if you want something interesting, unusual or 'personal’.  Please contact us to find out more 01942 604976 or info@kirmandesign.com or by visiting our web site here.

Stage 1: Concept

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Initial site visit

Discussion about the garden and your requirements along with a site survey and analysis.

Stage 2: Design and build development

Design plans and 3D renderings of an outdoor patio space with a fire feature, seating, and greenery.

Concept revision

Revisions to a chosen concept from Stage 1 are undertaken here if necessary. This provides a solid final design intent for development throughout the rest of the design process.

Lighting plan diagrams and reference images for landscape lighting design, including options for garden and exterior lighting features.

Lighting plan

If required, a lighting design layout for your garden is created with recommended positions of the lighting and styles etc. Any associated lighting diagrams/layouts are to undertaken by a qualified electrician.

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Project sign off

This document is the place where you sign off the work after you are happy with the completed building and design works.

Client brief document titled 'Client brief' with the logo and name 'Kirmann' at the bottom, placed on top of other papers with contact and payment information, in an office setting.

Formulation of contract brief

A document that summarises the main design elements, topics of discussion from the site visit and more.

Architectural blueprint drawings and construction plans on white paper, with detailed layout and construction details, and a logo of 'kimman' on the top left corner.

Spec/construction drawings

Construction drawings and specification created for the team to use during build. This includes Construction detail, Layout Plan, Specification and Specification Handbook.

Business documents including an estimate form, printed spreadsheets, a calculator, and a wallet on a white surface.

A quoted estimate of works

A final estimate and contract documents setting in place the construction stages of the design and build service.

Stage 3: Construction

Contract acceptance letter from Kirman Design for landscaping work, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Smithson, with payment schedule and bank details included.

Contract acceptance

A final estimate and contract documents setting in place the construction stage of the design and build service.

Day one

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A pre-start letter is sent out a week or two before the day we begin with details summarising what to expect on site and other handy bits of information. On day one of the build the designer and landscape team manager will introduce you to the rest of the construction team.

Garden maintenance guide

Spiral-bound plant maintenance guide and gardening worksheets with plant images, growth stages, and care instructions.

A bespoke booklet created for you that provides information on how to look after the plants and materials within your newly constructed garden.

Garden design concepts

Design plans for an outdoor backyard space including a pool, fire pit, seating area, and landscaping.

A set of drawings and 3D elevations exploring various layouts and styles formed from the client brief.

Planting ideas

Design plans for two planting concepts showing layout diagrams and sample images of various plants and flowers with descriptions and selection details.

Design concept(s) that detail a list of plants we intend to place into the final design. This depicts information such as the overall planting style, leaf / flowering period and colour scheme etc.

Consultation meetings

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Throughout the entire process meetings will be arranged to discuss design concepts, materials, pricing and planting styles etc.

Construction

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This is where the garden is constructed with experienced landscapers.

Building & Operations plan

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Drawings related to pipework and electrical wires below the surface to keep with the house for you and after the house is sold.

Design concepts meeting

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This meeting is to go through the concepts and ideas with client to move forward with the design.

Materials document

Open product catalog showing samples of tile flooring, wall cladding, and decking with descriptions and specifications.

A document confirming the final materials, structures and finishes which will be contained in the final garden. This is put together after discussions have been made and after the viewing of material samples.

Project supervision

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This covers supervision by Kirman Design of the entire project including health and safety, time management, job evaluation meetings, variations / additions to work and snagging etc.