Landscaping for new builds in Nelson and Tasman
Landscape Transformers provides complete new build landscaping services across the Nelson and Tasman region. Led by Nick Thomsen, a fully qualified builder and landscaper, we manage the complete landscaping of your new house. From designing council approved amenity landscape plans and executing structural earthworks to the final planting and lawns, we turn bare sections into stunning outdoor living spaces with perfect gardens, fencing, decks and patios where you will actually want to spend your time relaxing and entertaining.
Nelson Tasman’s New Build Landscaping Specialists
Building a new home is exciting, and there are plenty of decisions to make along the way. Landscaping might feel like one of the final jobs, but some of the most important decisions are best made early.
Drainage, irrigation, electrical services, machinery access, and outdoor living and lawn areas are much easier to manage before driveways are poured and access around the house becomes restricted. Getting Landscape Transformers involved during the architectural design phase ensures your outdoor areas are considered at the right stages and work seamlessly with the finished home.
Because Nick is a qualified builder, we understand the site stages; what trades finish first, what needs to happen in what order, and how landscaping fits around them without holding anyone up.
We work alongside your building team to keep everything coordinated, and are often recommended by reputable building companies as their preferred new build landscapers.
Complete Landscaping Services in Nelson & Tasman
The friendly, reliable and trusted team at Landscape Transformers specialise in full section landscaping for new builds in Nelson and Tasman, managing everything from
Design & Planning
Landscape Design Plans: This is a concept design plan designed around your lifestyle, budget, and vision in collaboration with our in-house landscape designer and Nick Thomsen (Director). It details exactly how you will use the space, focusing on outdoor living areas, custom hardscaping (decks, patios, retaining walls), layout, and your personal plant preferences.
Amenity Landscape Plan (For the Council): This is a strict compliance document often required by Nelson City Council or Tasman District Council as a condition of your resource or building consent for new subdivisions. It proves to the council that your property meets their specific rules regarding street appeal, boundary planting, native species integration, and visual mitigation.
Earthworks & Structures
Site Preparation: Earthworks and retaining walls for slopes, building platforms, and creating usable flat space.
Outdoor Living: High-spec timber and composite decks, pergolas, patios, paths, and paving.
Boundaries & Features: Fencing, privacy screens, automated gates, planter boxes, and custom letterboxes.
Planting, Lawns & Irrigation
Planting: Climate-suited softscaping, including native and coastal planting.
Lawns: Premium hydroseeding, roll-out lawns, and automated irrigation systems.
Artificial Grass/Turf: Low-maintenance artificial grass, custom putting greens, and golf nets.
Commercial & Maintenance
Commercial Landscaping: We coordinate directly with project managers, keep the site tidy, and build to a standard that holds up on public-facing assets. Contact Nick for residential or commercial tenders.
Maintenance: One-off tidy-ups, full garden overhauls, seasonal care, and ongoing maintenance.
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FAQ’s
How much does landscaping cost in Nelson and Tasman?
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Cost depends entirely on the section, slope, access, earthworks, retaining requirements, and materials. Because of this, we price each project accurately after a free on-site consultation. Keep in mind that steep sections and projects needing engineered retaining walls or significant earthworks will cost more than flat, easy-access sites.
Do I need a landscape plan for my new build in Nelson or Tasman?
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Sometimes. If your resource or building consent conditions require an Amenity Planting Plan, you need one that meets strict council rules regarding boundary planting, street appeal, and native species. We are an approved provider for both Nelson and Tasman councils and handle the layout, species selection, and maintenance schedules for you. If you're transforming a larger area, combining multiple elements like decks, paving, and planting, or working with a sloping site, a plan makes a real difference. It helps the space flow properly, avoids costly mistakes during construction, and gives you an accurate blueprint to price the job against..
When should I start landscaping a new build?
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Speak to us while the house is still in the architectural design phase, or early in the build. Getting us on board early lets us plan levels, access, drainage, and retaining with your builder before access gets restricted, and allows us to book planting for the right season.
What should I check before buying a bare section in Nelson?
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Always check the slope and usable flat area, the retaining your building platform and driveway will need, drainage paths, consent conditions, set back boundaries and machinery access. Book a free on-site consultation with us, and we can show you what landscaping the section is likely to need.
Do you work directly with builders and architects?
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Yes. We design and build alongside building companies. Nick's building qualification means we speak the same language as your project managers, understand site stages, and coordinate seamlessly with other trades.
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