We Are Totally Committed To Excellence In All That We Do
Phil - Owner
Phil founded the business in 2006, having previously gained extensive landscaping experience working in Surrey. His innate passion for landscaping, homes and gardens allows him to offer clients inspiration and practical advice for their intended projects. Phil has been described as many things, “a breath of fresh air” perhaps being the most apt. He has the ability to excite, inspire and elevate those around him.
H - Team Leader
H is a qualified brick layer with years of experience in new builds and extensions. Since joining Urban Earth he has crafted hundreds of beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes. He’s built award winning gardens and has industry accolades to the highest level, having constructed a National Award winning gardens in 2018 (Marshalls). He has a keen eye for detail and ensures a high-quality finish on everything he creates. Customers enjoy H’s easy going manner and his ability to offer realistic advice on the finer details of design and building. Has been described as “careful, thoughtful and ingenious”.
Josh - Team Leader
Josh is a qualified brick layer with over 10 years of experience in construction and landscaping. Having recently joined Urban Earth he’s enjoying his new role because of the creative freedom and artistic elements that help create the beautiful gardens we are known for. He pays a lot of attention to detail and is looking forward to creating many more exquisite gardens over the coming years.
James - Team Leader
James is an experienced landscaper, he is one of Urban Earth’s very own ‘grow your own’ success stories, his interest in construction first began while he was still at school. James joined Urban Earth as a landscape labourer, hisreal passion is with hard landscaping so James was offered the opportunity to undertake a bricklaying apprenticeship which he finally completed in 2018 (awarded April 2019). He enjoys working in landscaping because of the variety of work. He’s worked on a number of award winning projects, his attention to detail is exceptional, always ensuring the work he undertakes in completed to the highest standards as he really prides myself on his standard of work which he feels is a reflection on him. His hard work and commitment to the industry has recently been rewarded with his promotion to Team Leader.
George - Team Leader
George is an experienced and meticulous landscaper who works hard to exceed customers’ expectations. He has industry accolades to the highest level, having constructed two National Award winning gardens in 2018 (Marshalls and Bradstone) going on with a further win with Marshalls in 2019. His warm, polite manner mean that his colleagues and customers find him a pleasure to work with.
George is an award winning landscaper in his on right having been awarded Prolandscaper’s 30Under30 2018.
Ben - Team Leader
Martin - Senior Designer
Martin has a degree and post-graduate diploma in Landscape Architecture and was inspired to be a landscape designer after visiting the beautiful gardens of Japan, while travelling around the world and working in Australia and Hong Kong.
He is interested in the contrast between the formal and naturalistic approach to garden design and creating varied planting areas that will look good and different throughout the year. Think swathes of tall grasses and perennials with beautiful plants that will sway in the breeze, complimenting and contrasting with the formal structure of the garden boundaries, shrubs, trees and the surrounding landscape. He also likes to incorporate architectural, sculptural, artistic, water, play, or relaxation elements; to create lovely gardens that will stimulate the senses, provide more interest, and get the most out of our valuable private outdoor spaces.
Jacob - Garden Designer
Having been awarded a Distinction from the Oxford College of Garden Design, their Principal, Duncan Heather, said that “Jacob has excelled on this course. It has been a real pleasure to watch his growth in real time. From a competent landscape contractor, to a highly gifted artist and designer. A personable young man, who is producing professional work of an extremely high calibre. I wish him every success for the future.”
Prior to having graduated with a 2.1 in Digital Games at Falmouth University, throughout his degree course Jacob worked with Urban Earth during Summer and Easter breaks and it was during this time his interest in landscaping and garden design began to blossom.
As a company we could have easily recruited a fully qualified Garden Designer, however we like to grow and develop our own brand of people; from our experience, the benefits of having worked as a landscaper this first-hand experience is invaluable when it comes to the practical implications of design.
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Our Promise
We are totally committed to excellence in all that we do.
We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations with regards to the work we carry out and the way we conduct our business. You can expect:
- Prompt and polite communication and correspondence
- Swift, professional resolution of any queries or issues
- Ongoing support and advice
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Pricing
Our pricing is based on established standards according to meterage, materials, labour, equipment, time etc and we aim to charge a fair price that reflects the integrity and value of our work.
For larger scale projects we consult professional quantity surveyors to ensure that our prices and estimations are as accurate as possible.
Once the project has started we are happy to accommodate additional work or amendments to the original plan, subject to a discussion about the pricing and feasibility. Furthermore, in the event of any hidden costs we will begin dialogue as soon as possible. For example, groundworks may reveal a number of oddities, such as unstable soils, unexpected pipes, tree roots or hazardous waste.
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Process
Following an initial visit and consultation the design, materials, timescale and quote for the project will be outlined and discussed until everything is mutually agreed.
Each project is carried out by a team with the relevant expertise and equipment, led by a highly experienced senior member. We also have a number of trusted sub contractors whom we call upon when necessary.
From day one of your project you can be assured that Urban Earth will be working with integrity and dedication to a well structured, methodical plan of action. We are happy to keep you informed during the process, with as much or as little detail as you feel necessary – our team have a wealth of experience so you may enjoy quizzing them on principles and practice.
Landscape Designers and Architects
We have well established working relationships with some of Devon’s lands cape designers and architects and call upon them according to their particular skills and areas of expertise, matching them with the needs of our clients.
It is usually larger scale transformation projects which require such planning, whereas replacing a patio or erecting a fence are things we do routinely according to our experience and our clients’ needs. If you already have a design for your project, we can construct it for you in strict accordance to its requirements, subject to it being a realistic and feasible plan.
Apprenticeships & Work Experience
We are proud to be work with local colleges who provide of a range of exceptional Apprenticeship Programmes.
Apprenticeships can be a brilliant way for young people to begin a career, giving them the opportunity to earn while they learn, gaining valuable experience and qualifications. Our senior team members are happy to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of craftsmen, who we hope will carry the company forward with their energy, innovation and new perspectives. We do not currently have any apprenticeship vacancies.
We also regularly accommodate students from Bicton College on work experience placements. Students have the opportunity to work with professional landscapers on real jobs.
Professional Bodies
You may have noticed a few logos on our website and correspondence. They aren’t just there to look pretty! Our membership of several professional bodies demonstrates our commitment to high standards and professional development.
Membership often involves strict initial vetting and ongoing monitoring of our work. The presence of these logos, signifying our membership, serves to instil a sense of trust and reliability for all our clients.
