Business Details
44 Years
experience
Professional Landscaping Services in Colchester
Established in 1982 by David Cox as a sole trader, our company has grown into a trusted local landscaping business serving Colchester, Essex, and surrounding regions. With over four decades of experience, we specialise in hard and soft landscaping, fencing, and arboricultural services for both commercial and domestic clients. Our fleet of 40+ vehicles enables us to deliver materials and expertise across East Anglia, London, and Kent. We pride ourselves on handling projects ranging from 100 to 1,000,000, serving national house builders, county councils, and private clients. Our team combines technical expertise with a commitment to ethical practices, including ROSPA-approved play area installations.As a limited company since 1996, we maintain rigorous standards in site clearance, tree surgery, and bespoke garden design. Our timber merchant yard offers comprehensive sales and delivery services, supported by dedicated small works and contracting departments. We prioritise clear communication, offering same-day responses to enquiries and maintaining transparent operational hours. Our reputation is built on delivering tailored solutions that meet diverse landscaping needs while adhering to strict quality and safety protocols.
Services
Soft Landscaping
Hard Landscaping
Fencing Services
Arboricultural Services
Small Works
Bespoke Structures
Play Areas
Tree Surgery
Site Clearance
Yard Sales
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in landscaping and tree surgery.
- Our fleet of 40+ vehicles ensures reliable delivery and service across regions.
- We install ROSPA-approved play areas for enhanced safety standards.
- We handle projects ranging from 100 to 1,000,000 for diverse clients.
- Our dedicated small works team provides bespoke domestic solutions.
Associations and certifications
- ROSPA
Services
Soft Landscaping
We create tailored soft landscaping solutions incorporating turfing, flower beds, shrubs, and bark. Our team transforms outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Ideal for domestic gardens and commercial developments requiring natural elements.
Hard Landscaping
Our hard landscaping services include block paving, stone patios, decking, and concrete edgings. We deliver durable, visually striking surfaces for driveways, pathways, and entertainment areas. Expert installation ensures long-term structural integrity.
Fencing Services
We supply and install diverse fencing types including chainlink, close board, acoustic, and security fencing. Our qualified fencers adapt installations to site-specific requirements, ensuring compliance with safety and privacy standards.
Arboricultural Services
Comprehensive tree care covering pruning, felling, stump grinding, and cobra bracing. We combine technical expertise with ethical disposal practices. ROSPA-approved play area installations incorporate safety-focused tree management.
Bespoke Structures
We craft custom garden structures like pergolas, cycle racks, wendy houses, and decking. Each project receives tailored design and construction to match client specifications. Ideal for unique domestic or commercial outdoor requirements.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Colchester, Essex, East Anglia, London, Kent, Ipswich, and Harwich.
Do you handle both commercial and domestic projects?
Yes, we serve national house builders, councils, and private clients with equal expertise.
Are your play areas safety certified?
All play parks undergo full ROSPA inspections for guaranteed safety compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We currently accept card payments only for all our services and products.
Can you deliver materials to my location?
Our fleet delivers locally and to further distances – contact us for specific requirements.
How quickly do you respond to enquiries?
We respond to all queries the same working day during business hours.
Reviews (4)
Gail Wild
Sep 02, 2020
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Absolutely brilliant..ordered fence posts in July they came nextday..this morning I ordered some decking and it came this afternoon..wow..friendly helpful and speedy service..totally recommend
Andrew Herring
Nov 16, 2019
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took a delivery there and it was unloaded quickly and with no fuss, very efficient and friendly staff especialy the fork lift drivers
Sean Scarratt
Oct 13, 2017
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Brought items from them via ebay. Great service, great attitude, great responses and reply times. Easy to find them and great access to a12 and Essex/Suffolk. Impressed she I arrived to collect my purchase. Didn't even hereof then or realise what they sold and services offered until then. Thanks for the good will gesture too. Spot on.
Jacqui Scoynes
Feb 12, 2015
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Had my new fance and gate put up today,excellent work,all tidied up afterwards,very polite and I couldn't be happier thank you Cox landscape I would and will be recommending you to all
