How Much Does Landscape Design Cost in New Zealand?

Understanding landscape design costs in New Zealand can feel overwhelming. Whether you are starting a new build, renovating an existing garden, or preparing a property for sale, knowing what to budget is the first step. A commonly cited rule is to spend around 10% of your property's overall value on landscaping. For a $750,000 home, that's $75,000 - though most Kiwi homeowners will spend significantly less and still achieve great results with careful planning.

At DIY Designs, our fixed-price plans start from $799 for a Mini Design (under 50m2) and run up to $3,499 for a full-site Larger Plan covering up to 1000m2. These fees cover the professional design - not the construction. Once you have your plan, you can get competitive quotes from landscapers or do the work yourself.

The biggest factor in landscape design cost is the size and complexity of your property. A small courtyard is a very different project from a 700m2 residential section. Our tiered plans - Little, Popular, and Larger - are priced by property size so you always pay a fair, fixed amount with no surprises.

Online design also keeps costs down. Because Kerry works remotely, there's no travel overhead, no site visit cost built in, and no hidden administration fees. You get the same professional plan you'd get from a boutique studio, at a price that makes sense for a New Zealand homeowner.