Business Details
28 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Design Scape is an award-winning landscaping company founded in 1998 by Phil Wilcox, operating from Newcastle-under-Lyme to serve Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Cheshire. With over 25 years of combined industry experience, we specialise in project-managed design and build services for domestic clients, garden designers, and landscape architects. Our team holds full contracting membership with the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and is certified as approved installers for Marshalls and Tobermore products. We prioritise bespoke outdoor spaces crafted to exceptional standards, using premium materials and meticulous attention to detail.Our services include design and build packages, timber and composite decking, garden lighting, planting schemes, and sustainable material sourcing. Recognised with multiple awards, including the 2017 BALI Award, we maintain public liability insurance exceeding 5,000,000 to ensure client confidence. We conduct free initial site visits while charging for design services, focusing exclusively on integrated design-and-build solutions. Our portfolio spans private gardens, National Trust projects, and show gardens at Tatton Park, reflecting our commitment to transforming outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetic environments tailored to client needs.
Services
Design Service
Lighting Installation
Decking
Paving & Driveways
Planting Service
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in landscaping and garden design.
- Our BALI membership ensures adherence to industry-leading standards.
- We specialise in fully integrated design-and-build packages for tailored results.
- Our team sources sustainable materials and maintains 5M+ liability insurance.
- We collaborate with leading garden designers and landscape architects regionally.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
- Marshalls Approved Installers
- Tobermore Concrete Products Approved Installers
Services
Design Service
Our full design service caters to projects of all sizes, offering tailored solutions or recommending trusted designers. We prioritise construction quality, ensuring client expectations are met through dedicated project management. Our team collaborates with clients to refine concepts into executable plans, focusing on functionality and aesthetics.
Lighting Installation
We install premium HUNZA lighting units to enhance outdoor spaces, offering stainless steel and other finishes. Our solutions illuminate features like statues or trees, creating seasonal nightscapes. Services apply to both new builds and existing gardens, adding dimensionality to landscapes.
Decking
We design and build timber or composite decking using sustainable materials like western red cedar. Options include integrated lighting for year-round use, transforming uneven spaces into entertainment-friendly areas. All installations prioritise durability and aesthetic harmony with surrounding environments.
Paving & Driveways
We lay high-quality paving for traditional or contemporary gardens, using natural or reclaimed British stone. As approved installers for Tobermore Concrete Products, we ensure driveways combine visual appeal with practicality, tailored to client budgets and preferences.
Planting Service
Our planting service includes sourcing mature and semi-mature trees and shrubs for instant impact. We advise on species suitability for local climates and soil conditions, ensuring long-term growth success. Services complement hard landscaping to create cohesive, vibrant outdoor spaces.
People
Phil Wilcox
Founder
Phil Wilcox founded Design Scape in 1998 after working in landscaping since 1983. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Garden Design from Reaseheath College and has led the company to multiple BALI awards.
Questions
What services does Design Scape offer?
We provide design-and-build landscaping, including paving, decking, garden lighting, planting, and bespoke timber structures. We also offer design services in collaboration with trusted designers.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Staffordshire, Shropshire, and Cheshire, with projects extending to Gloucester and the Lake District.
Are your landscaping services insured?
Yes, we maintain public liability insurance exceeding £5,000,000 for client protection.
Do you offer free site visits?
Yes, we provide free initial site visits to assess your landscaping needs.
Can you work with existing garden designs?
We collaborate with clients and external designers to execute existing plans or develop new concepts tailored to your vision.
What materials do you use?
We use sustainable timber, composite decking, Marshalls and Tobermore paving, and HUNZA lighting units for durable, high-quality results.
