Business Details
39 Years
experience
Award-Winning Landscaping Services in Suffolk
Established in 1987, Roger Gladwell is a multi-award-winning family business with over 35 years of experience specialising in garden design, landscaping, and construction across East Anglia. Our in-house team of skilled designers, landscapers, and craftsmen deliver bespoke solutions from small courtyards to large country estates, ensuring harmony with local landscapes and architecture. We pride ourselves on using reclaimed materials and local resources, maintaining full control of projects from consultation to completion without subcontractors. With over 1,000 satisfied clients and a fleet of 25 diggers and 16 trucks, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of regional aesthetics.Our Society of Garden Designers-registered professionals create functional, beautiful spaces tailored to individual needs, supported by a 45-strong team and a commitment to quality evidenced by hundreds of completed projects. Client testimonials highlight our attention to detail, courteous team, and ability to transform visions into reality, earning us a reputation as a trusted leader in Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Garden Restoration
Playgrounds
Vegetable Gardens
Timber Construction
Courtyard Design
Water Features
Hard Landscaping
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in East Anglia's unique landscapes.
- Our in-house team handles every project aspect without subcontractors.
- We use locally sourced materials and traditional building techniques.
- Award-winning designs tailored to individual client requirements.
- 45 skilled professionals, including SGD-registered garden designers.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden Designers (SGD)
What people say
Fantastic garden
Quality of work second-to-none
Superb experience
Courteous and polite
Fulfilled our vision
Services
Garden Design
Our Society of Garden Designers-registered professionals create bespoke garden designs tailored to individual needs. From small courtyards to large estates, we integrate planting, paving, and water features while harmonising with local architecture. Using 3D visualisations and site surveys, we ensure functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance property value and usability.
Landscaping
We deliver comprehensive landscaping services including earthmoving, lawn levelling, pond construction, and hard landscaping. With a fleet of 25 diggers and 16 trucks, we handle projects of all scales, using local materials and traditional techniques to create durable, visually striking outdoor environments across East Anglia.
Garden Restoration
Specialising in reviving neglected gardens, we use reclaimed materials like Aldeburgh bricks and locally grown oak to restore historical accuracy. Our team meticulously recreates period-appropriate features while modernising functionality, ensuring gardens retain their character and blend seamlessly with East Anglia's landscapes.
Playgrounds
We design and construct safe, engaging playgrounds tailored to domestic and commercial sites. Our bespoke timber structures and landscaping create stimulating outdoor spaces that prioritise child safety while integrating naturally with surrounding environments, using durable, locally sourced materials.
Timber Construction
Our craftsmen create custom timber structures including garden rooms, summerhouses, and stables. Each project combines traditional carpentry with modern design, using sustainably sourced oak and tailored to client specifications, ensuring longevity and aesthetic coherence with existing properties.
People
Roger Gladwell
Founder
With over 35 years of experience, Roger established the company in 1987, combining a passion for horticulture with construction expertise to create award-winning gardens across East Anglia.
Christine Gladwell
Integral to the family business, Christine contributes to project management and client relations, ensuring seamless delivery of bespoke landscaping solutions.
Tristan Gladwell
Actively involved in operations, Tristan oversees project execution, leveraging his expertise in construction and design to maintain the company's high standards.
Ben Gladwell
Supporting the team with technical and creative input, Ben contributes to innovative garden designs and construction projects across East Anglia.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and East Cambridgeshire, focusing on East Anglia's unique landscapes.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we provide complete in-house design and construction services, from initial consultation to project completion.
Can you restore historic gardens?
We specialise in garden restoration using reclaimed materials and traditional techniques suited to East Anglia's heritage.
Are your team members qualified?
Our 45-strong team includes Society of Garden Designers-registered professionals and skilled craftsmen with decades of experience.
Do you use subcontractors?
No, all work is completed by our own professional team to ensure quality control and consistency.
