Landscaping Construction

From concept to finished space. Full garden builds, retaining walls, paving, turf and irrigation — done properly, from the ground up. This is the core of what Mr Finch does: real construction work that transforms a yard, not just tidies it.

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( WHERE WE WORK )

What’s included,
but not limited to

What’s included, but not limited to

From the Eastern Suburbs to the Inner West, if it's in Sydney, chances are we've already worked there.

Garden Design

Custom layouts built around how you actually use the space — not a template plan. We work out what goes where before anything gets dug.

Lawn Installation

Proper prep and the right turf for Sydney conditions, laid so it survives its first summer, not just rolled out and left.

Retaining Walls

Sloped block? Drainage issues? Retaining walls are where most gardens actually start. Built to hold, not just to look tidy on day one.

Paving & Pathways

Driveways, garden paths, entertaining areas — laid properly so they don’t crack or shift within a year.

Irrigation Systems

Set up once, forget about it. Zoned watering that matches what’s actually planted, not a generic sprinkler timer.

Planting & Softscaping

The finishing layer — species chosen for your soil, sun, and how much upkeep you actually want to do.

Recent projects

( faq )

Frequently asked questions

How long does a full garden construction take?

Depends on scope — a straightforward turf and planting job might be a few days, while a full rebuild with retaining walls and paving can run several weeks. You’ll get a realistic timeline as part of your quote, not a guess.

How long does a full garden construction take?

Depends on scope — a straightforward turf and planting job might be a few days, while a full rebuild with retaining walls and paving can run several weeks. You’ll get a realistic timeline as part of your quote, not a guess.

Do I need council approval for retaining walls?

It depends on the height and location of the wall. We’ll flag it during the on-site assessment if your project is likely to need approval, so there are no surprises partway through.

Do I need council approval for retaining walls?

It depends on the height and location of the wall. We’ll flag it during the on-site assessment if your project is likely to need approval, so there are no surprises partway through.

Do you handle the design as well as the build?

Yes — most jobs start with us working out the layout with you before anything gets built, rather than just executing a plan you’ve drawn up elsewhere.

Do you handle the design as well as the build?

Yes — most jobs start with us working out the layout with you before anything gets built, rather than just executing a plan you’ve drawn up elsewhere.

What's involved in drainage works?

Making sure water actually goes where it’s supposed to — regrading, sub-surface drains, or redirecting runoff away from the house. It’s usually the first thing we sort before anything else gets built, since a garden built on bad drainage doesn’t last.

What's involved in drainage works?

Making sure water actually goes where it’s supposed to — regrading, sub-surface drains, or redirecting runoff away from the house. It’s usually the first thing we sort before anything else gets built, since a garden built on bad drainage doesn’t last.

Can you fix an existing garden instead of starting from scratch?

Often, yes — a lot of jobs are partial rebuilds, not full demolitions. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s worth saving what’s there or better to start fresh.

Can you fix an existing garden instead of starting from scratch?

Often, yes — a lot of jobs are partial rebuilds, not full demolitions. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s worth saving what’s there or better to start fresh.

Do you supply the plants and turf, or do I need to organise that?

We handle sourcing everything — turf, plants, paving materials — as part of the build, so you’re not chasing suppliers yourself.

Do you supply the plants and turf, or do I need to organise that?

We handle sourcing everything — turf, plants, paving materials — as part of the build, so you’re not chasing suppliers yourself.

What happens if you find something unexpected once you start digging?

We stop and talk you through it before proceeding — old pipes, tree roots, poor soil, that sort of thing can change scope. You won’t get surprise costs without a conversation first.

What happens if you find something unexpected once you start digging?

We stop and talk you through it before proceeding — old pipes, tree roots, poor soil, that sort of thing can change scope. You won’t get surprise costs without a conversation first.