Services
Everything from the drawing to the last plant in the ground.
Whether it is a full build or a garden that just needs bringing back, here is what we do and what is included.
01
Landscape design
Every build starts on paper. We measure the site, work out how you actually want to use the space, and draw a plan that accounts for drainage, sun, soil and access before anything gets quoted.
What's included
- Site measure and consultation
- Concept plan and revisions
- Planting schedule
- Materials and finishes selection
- Staged build options
02
Landscape construction
Excavation, drainage, structures, paving, planting and finishing, run by the same crew that quoted the job. No subcontractor roulette, no gaps between trades where the schedule falls apart.
What's included
- Excavation and site prep
- Drainage and levels
- Structural work
- Paving and hardscaping
- Planting and turf
- Final clean and handover
03
Garden makeovers
Not every garden needs demolishing. Often the bones are good and the planting, edging and surfaces just need rethinking. Makeovers are a smaller commitment with a fast, visible result.
What's included
- Clearing and pruning
- Soil improvement
- New planting
- Edging and mulch
- Feature areas
04
Paving & hardscaping
Most paving failures come from what is underneath, not the stone on top. We build the base properly, set the falls so water goes where it should, and finish edges so nothing creeps or sinks.
What's included
- Sandstone, travertine, concrete and pavers
- Correct base preparation
- Drainage falls
- Cut and edge detailing
- Sealing where required
05
Retaining walls
Sydney blocks slope. Retaining walls hold that ground back for decades if the drainage and footings are right. Walls over one metre get engineering and, where required, council approval, which we handle.
What's included
- Sandstone, block and timber
- Drainage behind the wall
- Engineering for walls over 1m
- Council approval assistance
- Integrated steps and garden beds
06
Turf & lawns
Good turf is mostly good preparation. We remove the old lawn, correct the levels, improve the soil and lay fresh turf with a watering plan you can actually follow for the first month.
What's included
- Old lawn removal
- Level correction
- Soil preparation and underlay
- Turf supply and laying
- Establishment plan
07
Outdoor living areas
Outdoor rooms only work if they are comfortable at the times you actually want to sit outside. We plan shade, shelter, lighting and power alongside the structure, not after it.
What's included
- Decking and platforms
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Courtyard design
- Outdoor lighting
- Built-in seating and screening
08
Garden maintenance
A new garden is at its most vulnerable in the first two seasons. Scheduled maintenance keeps planting healthy, edges sharp and problems small, on a visit frequency that suits the site.
What's included
- Scheduled visits
- Pruning and hedging
- Mulching and feeding
- Weed and pest management
- Irrigation checks
Our process
How a Brownview job runs
- 01
Get in touch
Send through what you are thinking, along with any photos of the space. The more we can see up front, the more useful the first conversation is.
- 02
On-site consultation
We walk the site with you, talk through what you want, and check the practical things: access, drainage, levels, soil and what is worth keeping.
- 03
Design and quote
You get a plan and a fixed, itemised quote. Nothing starts until you have both in front of you and you are happy with them.
- 04
Build
The crew works to an agreed schedule with a single point of contact. You know what is happening on site each week and who to call.
- 05
Handover and aftercare
We walk the finished job with you, leave a care guide for the planting, and check back after the first season. Ongoing maintenance is available if you want it.
Questions
Common questions
Yes. The site visit and written quote are free, with no obligation. For larger design work we will tell you up front if a design fee applies, and that fee comes off the build cost if you go ahead with us.
Mostly the inner north west and lower north shore, based out of Ryde. If you are outside the suburbs listed on this page, call anyway and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
It depends almost entirely on site access, levels and materials, which is why nobody can give you a real figure over the phone. A garden makeover is a very different number to a full construction with retaining and paving. The site visit is where you get a real answer.
A garden makeover is usually a few days. A full design and construction job typically runs three to six weeks on site, plus design time beforehand. Weather and council approvals are the two things that move timelines most.
Yes. Design is where most jobs start. You get a measured plan, a planting schedule and material selections before anything is built, so you are not making decisions on the fly while a crew waits.
Yes, and we would rather do both. When the people who drew the plan are the ones building it, the details that get lost in a handover between two companies do not get lost.
Sometimes. Retaining walls over one metre, work near boundaries and anything affecting drainage or a heritage property often need approval. We will tell you at the quote stage whether your job needs it, and help with the paperwork.
Yes, if you tell us the number early. We will either scope the job to fit it or stage the work so you can do it properly across two visits rather than compromise the build.