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Greater Sydney

Garden feature specialists based across the regions of Greater Sydney.

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Where the garden feature specialists are

164garden feature specialists

  1. North Sydney & Hornsby25
  2. Blue Mountains & Outer West19
  3. Greater Parramatta19
  4. Northern Beaches19
  5. Baulkham Hills & Hawkesbury13

+ 9 more regions in Greater Sydney

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Regional NSW

Garden feature specialists based in the regions outside Greater Sydney.

Where the garden feature specialists are

162garden feature specialists

  1. Richmond & Tweed24
  2. Central Coast23
  3. Illawarra15
  4. Newcastle & Lake Macquarie14
  5. Southern Highlands & Shoalhaven13

+ 8 more regions in Regional NSW

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What to expect when hiring garden feature specialists in New South Wales

Where garden feature specialists in New South Wales are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

Where garden feature specialists are based in New South Wales

North Sydney & Hornsby has the most garden feature specialists in New South Wales, while jobs in 1 region (Riverina) will need tradies to travel in.

Garden feature specialists based in each region

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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.

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New South Wales: where garden feature specialists are basedMap of 28 New South Wales regions from ABS 2021 boundaries, with water shown. Regions are shaded from light to dark teal by how many garden feature specialists are based there compared with the rest of the state; white regions have none listed. A list of regions grouped by band follows the map.
Region boundaries: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (2021), CC BY 4.0

How to choose a good garden feature specialist in New South Wales

New South Wales has plenty of well-reviewed garden feature specialists to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

Most garden feature specialists here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical garden feature specialist has 10 reviews. Of the 205 rated garden feature specialists based in New South Wales, 43 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.72
typical reviews
10
what the best have
4.8★ · 20+

Star rating

62% of garden feature specialists here have a perfect 5.0

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 10 or fewer reviews

Best: 20+ reviews

How do areas in New South Wales compare?

AreaAverage star rating
Richmond & Tweed15 rated garden feature specialists7 typical reviews
4.93
Central Coast16 rated garden feature specialists7 typical reviews
4.90
Greater Parramatta10 rated garden feature specialists21 typical reviews
4.83
Blue Mountains & Outer West14 rated garden feature specialists10 typical reviews
4.82
Illawarra12 rated garden feature specialists15 typical reviews
4.79
Northern Beaches7 rated garden feature specialists10 typical reviews
4.76
All New South Wales205 rated garden feature specialists10 typical reviews
4.72
North Sydney & Hornsby7 rated garden feature specialists19 typical reviews
4.59
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie7 rated garden feature specialists7 typical reviews
4.41

What garden features costs

Across Australia, garden features typically runs $1,139 – $11,765 for feature installation, and $2,833 – $6,001 for planter box build.

Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for New South Wales. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number. It's free.

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What's in a good Garden Features quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered (labour, materials, prep and clean-up), so you're comparing like for like. Check what each garden feature specialist's quote covers before you choose.

Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price, and it costs you nothing.

  • 01
    Pump and equipment

    Pump brand, model and flow rate, not 'quality pump'.

  • 02
    Itemised scope

    Excavation, plumbing, electrical, stonework and planting split out.

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    Electrical and plumbing

    Whether connection and isolation switch are included.

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    Site access and prep

    Excavation depth, skip fees, and what happens if they hit rock.

  • 05
    Licence and insurance

    ABN, licence number and public liability on the quote.

  • 06
    Warranty

    How long the pump, liner and workmanship are covered.

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Hiring a garden feature specialist in NSW

What the law requires before and after you sign.

Garden feature specialists need a licence in NSW for jobs over $5,000.

A pond or water feature needs a licence only with development consent and a wider building contract. Plants and pots do not.

Licence
Contractor licence (structural landscaping)
Regulator
Building Commission NSW
Check a licence on the Building Commission NSW register
Written contractover$5,000large job contract over $20,000

Prices include GST. A small job contract is a shorter form with the basic information.

Ponds and water features

Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping

Applies to jobs over that price.

Deposit capup to10%

A deposit is any payment you make before work starts.

Ponds and water features

Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping

Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.

Home warranty insuranceover$20,000minimum cover $340,000

The price includes GST. The minimum cover is for each home.

Ponds and water features

Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping

Applies to jobs over that price.

Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $20,000

You can cancel the contract in writing. The time starts when you get a copy of the signed contract.

Ponds and water features

Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping

Applies to jobs over that price. The price includes GST.

You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.

Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Hiring garden feature specialists

How much do garden feature specialists typically charge?
Costs vary widely depending on the feature, materials, site conditions and whether it is a new installation or a repair. Small maintenance jobs are typically much less than full builds or major restorative work. See the live pricing shown on this page for current rates and examples.
Do garden feature specialists charge call-out fees?
Many garden feature specialists charge a call-out fee to attend and assess a job, which is usually separate from labour and materials. Call-out fees are often applied to smaller jobs, and after-hours attendance generally attracts higher rates. Confirm whether a call-out fee is included when requesting quotes.
What qualifications should I look for in a garden feature specialist?
While this trade does not require a government licence, look for providers with industry memberships or certifications such as NGIA/GIA, your state Nursery and Garden Industry body or the Australian Institute of Horticulture. Relevant experience, a portfolio of past work and customer references can also indicate competence.

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Does SureQuote check tradies' licences and insurance?
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Questions about garden features in NSW

Do garden feature specialists need a licence in NSW?

Garden feature specialists need a licence in NSW for jobs over $5,000.

A pond or water feature needs a licence only with development consent and a wider building contract. Plants and pots do not.

The licence is the Contractor licence (structural landscaping).

How do I check a garden feature specialist's licence in NSW?

Ask the garden feature specialist for their licence number, then look them up on the Building Commission NSW public register.

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Who regulates garden feature specialists in NSW?

Garden feature specialists are regulated by Building Commission NSW.

Do I need a written contract with a garden feature specialist in NSW?

Home building jobs over $5,000 need a written contract, and jobs over $20,000 need a large job contract.

Prices include GST. A small job contract is a shorter form with the basic information.

Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price.

You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.

How much deposit can a garden feature specialist ask for in NSW?

A garden feature specialist can ask for a deposit of up to 10%.

A deposit is any payment you make before work starts.

Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over $5,000. The cap does not apply to smaller jobs.

You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.

Does a garden feature specialist have to give me home warranty insurance in NSW?

Home building jobs over $20,000 need home warranty insurance, with minimum cover of $340,000.

The price includes GST. The minimum cover is for each home.

Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price.

You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.

Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a garden feature specialist in NSW?

You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $20,000.

You can cancel the contract in writing. The time starts when you get a copy of the signed contract.

Ponds and water features Applies only in some cases.

Other structural landscaping Applies to jobs over that price. The price includes GST.

You get these protections for a pond or water feature only with development consent. It must also be part of a wider building contract.

Sources: nsw.gov.au, Home Building Regulation 2014, Home Building Act 1989. Checked 15 Oct 2026.

Every region in NSW

Each region with its areas. Numbers are garden feature specialists based there.

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