Landscape Design for New Builds & Renovations Gold Coast
Landscape design for Gold Coast new builds and renovations. Clear plans, trusted landscaper referrals, and a result that reflects the investment you’ve made.
Know what you’re spending, compare quotes fairly, and get the outdoor space right from the start.
Book a Discovery Call View SamplesFrom First Enquiry to Plan Delivered
Three steps. Each one a deliverable in its own right.
- Discovery Call — 20 minutes, screen-share. We walk your property using council mapping and satellite imagery: boundaries, easements, contours, overlays. You leave with a clearer read of your site, plus a straight call on which package fits and which scope to drop. No pitch, no obligation.
- Strategy Workshop — one-on-one with me on-site (or video for remote). We work through site context, household priorities, plant palette, materials, and the constraints that shape the design. Brainstorming, sketching, options weighed and resolved. The decisions that anchor the entire design happen here — with the people who’ll live with the outcome.
- Plan Delivered — concept layout, annotated 2D plan, materials and plant palette, planting schedule with species and quantities, site overlays mapped. Optional Master Plan adds 3D model, quantified materials schedule, drainage / irrigation / lighting documentation. Detailed enough that contractors can quote on the same scope — less guessing, fewer variations.
Typical lead time: 1 week standalone Plant Plan · 2 weeks Concept + Planting · 3 weeks Concept + Master Plan.
How a Habitat Design Is Different
Most landscape designers come at it from architecture — geometry first, plants squeezed in last. I come at it the other way around. The plants drive the plan; the geometry serves the planting.
Plant-First Design
Every species on the plan is specified for your soil, your light, your wind exposure. Mature size, root depth, water tolerance, salt tolerance — all factored before the plant lands on paper.
Hyperlocal Gold Coast Knowledge
Bushfire and flood overlays mapped before the workshop. Hinterland basalt versus coastal sand; canal-front salt exposure versus hinterland wind shear. City Plan overlays surfaced upfront so the design works with the constraints, not around them.
Design-Only Practice
I don’t build, sell materials, or quote on construction. After the plan is delivered, I’m available to talk through it with whoever you choose to build — questions on intent, plant substitutions, layout queries — so the brief doesn’t get lost in translation.
Apples-to-Apples Quotes
A specification detailed enough that contractors can quote on the same scope rather than their own interpretation. Less guesswork, tighter spread, fewer variations once the build starts. Optional City Plan references included where relevant.
How Much Does Landscape Design Cost?
A clear design means everyone’s working from the same vision — you get comparable quotes, confident decisions, and a result that looks like it was always meant to be there.
Most homeowners choose Concept + Planting. Add a Master Plan for contractor-ready specs.
Concept + Planting Design
- Design strategy workshop — lock in the vision on-site
- Concept layout (2D) — see the design intent before you build
- Materials & plant palette
- Annotated concept plan
- Planting design — every species, where it goes, how many
- Site overlays reviewed — know what affects your property
What your landscaper can do with this: produce a desktop estimate — enough detail to price the job within a realistic range, without a formal quote.
View Samples Book Discovery CallConcept + Master Plan
- Everything in Concept + Planting, plus:
- 3D site model — spatial planning tool
- Quantified materials schedule
- Drainage, irrigation & lighting plan
- Construction details & specifications
- Contractor-ready documentation
What your landscaper can do with this: produce a quote (subject to a site check-measure) — not a guess. Every contractor quoting on the same specifications, within 10% of each other.
View Samples Book Discovery CallPlant Plan
- Video consultation (no site visit)
- Zone-by-zone planting schedule
- Layout illustratives
- Species gallery
- Shopping list
- Planting & maintenance guide
What you can do with this: plant it yourself, or hand it to any landscaper — layout illustratives show where each species goes.
View Samples Book Discovery CallRemote Concept + Planting Design — $3,190 inc GST. Same deliverables as the on-site package, with a video consultation replacing the workshop. ~2 week turnaround.
Why Use a Landscape Designer
A landscaper builds. A designer captures your vision, weighs the options, and turns it into a plan that whoever you choose to build it can follow — with the design decisions resolved before tools come out.
- Mid-build changes are where budgets blow out. Decisions made on site under time pressure cost more than the same decisions made on paper. A clear plan moves those decisions upfront — quotes come back closer together, surprises are fewer, and the result matches what you signed off on.
- A landscaper builds what’s easiest for them. I design around what’s right for your block — existing trees, the fall of the land, how your family actually uses the yard. Those decisions don’t happen inside a build-quote.
- Plant knowledge, council overlays, technical documentation. Concept + Master Plan can reference applicable City Plan codes for your block on request. Plant choices specified to your micro-climate, your soil, your light.
NZQA Level 3 Horticultural Science. 10+ years industry experience, on the Gold Coast since 2022. Design-only practice since late 2024 — I don’t build, so my recommendations are about what works for your project, not what suits the builder.
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Gold Coast Landscape Design Reviews
Kieran is amazing to work with. He was able to see our vision and created a landscape concept beyond our expectations. He is so knowledgeable, a great communicator, responsive and reliable. He offers a great range of services and we look forward to continuing working with Kieran. Could not recommend him more highly.
We worked with Kieran at Habitat Landscape Design to develop the concept plan for our new build, and the experience was exceptional. He played a key role in designing the pool placement and creating a private, welcoming front entry, both of which have completely elevated the overall vision of our home. Kieran really listened to our design direction and thoughtfully incorporated our subtle coastal elements throughout the concept. The pool positioning feels intentional and perfectly integrated with the house layout, maximising both aesthetics and functionality. The front entry design strikes that beautiful balance between privacy and warmth — layered planting, soft textures, and a relaxed coastal feel that ties seamlessly into the architecture. What stood out most was his ability to refine our ideas and turn them into something cohesive, practical, and timeless. The concept design gives us so much confidence moving into the build phase. We highly recommend Kieran to anyone wanting a landscape designer who truly understands design detail, flow, and how to create a space that feels both beautiful and liveable.
Kieran was so helpful and creative coming up with ideas for our garden. We are so glad we booked a consult with him and can’t wait to start planting. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for landscape inspiration!
My experience with Habitat Landscape Design was excellent. Kieran was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. He is very knowledgeable and demonstrated a great balance of creative vision and practical design. I’m very happy with the final landscaping design.
Landscape Design FAQ
Do you do the landscaping construction?
I regularly introduce clients to trusted local Gold Coast landscapers to estimate, quote and build — but I choose to remain independent. My job is to capture your vision, get it right on paper, and make sure whoever builds it delivers what you signed off on. My advice is always in your interest.
How does a design save me money?
Mid-build changes are one of the biggest causes of budget blowouts in landscaping. A detailed design means every quote is apples to apples, you avoid costly variations, and you get exactly what you envisioned. Most clients save more than the design fee by avoiding scope creep alone.
How do I choose between the packages?
Most clients choose Concept + Planting Design — it covers the spatial layout and the planting, which is what most residential projects need. If your site is complex or you want contractors quoting on an identical specification, Concept + Master Plan gives the full detail. If you already have a layout and just need planting, a standalone Plant Plan covers that remotely.
How long does the process take?
Concept + Planting Design is typically 2 weeks. Concept + Master Plan is typically 3 weeks. A standalone Plant Plan is 5–7 days. We’ll map out your specific timeline on the Discovery Call.
What happens on a Discovery Call?
It’s a 20-minute conversation about your project — what you’re hoping to achieve, what matters most, and what’s realistic. I look into your property beforehand so I can give you informed feedback on scope, budget, and next steps. No obligation, no pitch, no pressure.
Do you work outside the Gold Coast?
Yes. The Remote Concept + Planting Design ($3,190 inc GST) and Plant Plan ($1,200 inc GST) deliver anywhere in Australia. Video consultation replaces the on-site workshop — same deliverables, no travel surcharge.
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Book a 20-minute Discovery Call. We’ll share screens as I walk you through your property digitally using Queensland Globe — boundaries, easements, contours, infrastructure. Bring any photos, plans, or real estate docs you have. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of your site before we talk next steps.