Business Details
32 Years
experience
Award-Winning Garden Design and Landscaping in Essex
Established in 1994 by Sean Butler, Cube 1994 has grown from a specialist garden design practice into an award-winning landscaping firm renowned for its innovative approach and craftsmanship. Our team combines civil engineering expertise with creative design to deliver bespoke outdoor spaces tailored to each client's vision. Accredited by the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), we maintain rigorous professional standards while investing in staff development to ensure technical excellence. With multiple RHS Chelsea Flower Show accolades and a Gold Accreditation for staff investment, we blend traditional techniques with modern materials to create gardens that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings.Our family-led business now incorporates the next generation, with Sean's sons Myles and Izaak overseeing project management and landscaping operations while maintaining hands-on involvement in training our skilled teams. We prioritise sustainability through eco-friendly practices and material selection, ensuring every project balances aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility.
Services
Garden Design
Landscaping
Garden Rooms
Bioclimatic Pergolas
Outdoor Kitchens
Water Features
Garden Lighting
Planting Schemes
Drainage Solutions
Mature Tree Installation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in bespoke garden design and landscaping
- Award-winning team with RHS Chelsea Flower Show recognition
- Bespoke service combining civil engineering expertise with creative design
- Eco-friendly practices and sustainable material selection
- Skilled craftsmen delivering exceptional quality and attention to detail
Associations and certifications
- Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD)
- British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI)
What people say
Delighted with the metamorphosis
High standard of work
Transformed our front garden
Brilliant job on deck and pergola
Exceeded expectations
Services
Garden Design
Our award-winning design team creates bespoke garden layouts tailored to individual requirements. Utilising 3D visualisation and topographic surveys, we develop detailed plans that maximise space functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Clients receive comprehensive design briefs and cost projections before any landscaping work commences.
Landscaping
From concept to completion, our skilled craftsmen execute hard and soft landscaping elements with precision. Services include patio installation, decking, retaining walls, and feature elements like gabion walls and water features. We use premium materials and advanced construction techniques to ensure lasting quality.
Garden Rooms
We design and build custom garden studios, offices, gyms, and entertainment spaces. Each structure combines premium materials with innovative design to create functional extensions of living spaces. Our solutions integrate seamlessly with existing gardens while meeting specific client requirements.
Bioclimatic Pergolas
Our Corradi bioclimatic pergolas feature adjustable aluminium blades for optimal climate control. These bespoke structures provide year-round usability with optional glass walls, lighting, and shading systems. Designed to complement both contemporary and traditional garden aesthetics.
Outdoor Kitchens
We create custom outdoor kitchen spaces incorporating BBQs, pizza ovens, and full preparation areas. Designs focus on practical workflow and weather-resistant materials while integrating seamlessly with overall garden layouts for enhanced entertaining capabilities.
People
Sean Butler
Managing Director and Lead Designer
With over 30 years' experience in landscape garden design, Sean combines civil engineering expertise with creative vision. A registered member of SGLD, he has contributed to multiple award-winning RHS show gardens and industry publications.
Myles Butler
Project Manager
Myles oversees all project operations with over 10 years' business experience. He manages purchasing, logistics, and project timelines while providing on-site training to ensure exceptional execution of landscaping projects.
Izaak Butler
Landscape Manager
Izaak manages onsite operations and health and safety protocols. With economics background and practical landscaping experience, he ensures project deliverables meet exacting standards while mentoring teams to maintain quality across all installations.
Marta Pieta
Lead Garden Designer
Marta leads the design team with 8+ years' residential garden design experience. Her expertise in landscape architecture and sustainable practices ensures innovative, ecologically conscious solutions that balance aesthetics with functionality.
Anastasia Stamos
Executive Assistant
Anastasia provides strategic support to the Managing Director with over a decade of operational experience. Her marketing background contributes to business development while managing day-to-day administrative functions efficiently.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate primarily in Essex and surrounding counties, delivering bespoke garden design and landscaping solutions across residential and commercial properties.
How long has Cube 1994 been in business?
Since 1994, we've built a reputation for excellence in garden design and landscaping, earning multiple industry awards during this time.
What services do you offer?
Our comprehensive services include garden design, landscaping, garden rooms, bioclimatic pergolas, outdoor kitchens, water features, and specialist planting schemes.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
Yes, we hold accreditations from the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers (SGLD) and British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI).
Can you handle complex garden projects?
Our team successfully manages projects of all scales, from small urban gardens to large country estates, with proven expertise in challenging terrain and specifications.
Do you offer maintenance services?
While our primary focus is design and installation, we provide comprehensive planting plans and maintenance programmes to ensure long-term garden care.
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Reviews (4)
David Tonks
May 28, 2021
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We looked around before choosing a company to overhaul our garden and we were either not impressed by the garden designs and didn't know if they could provide the design and build together. We wanted a WOW factor, as we want to spend more time in the garden because of the Covid lockdown and beyond. Luckily we came across Cube's web site and they met the brief and we are very pleased with the outcome. Cube provided the design, planting plan that involved a beautiful porcelain patio with raised beds, water feature, full garden lighting (controllable via an app) and irrigation system. The on site
Spencer Peacock
Nov 12, 2020
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We contacted Cube having seen the team working at a neighbouring property and after reviewing the competition online. Despite social distancing requirements, Sean (founder/owner) met us to discuss requirements and survey the current garden, which was predominantly laid to grass with a unusable patio (too small) and a decked area for the hot tub. He understood our style and requirements from the onset and came up with a fantastic design featuring three separate seating areas (to make best use of the sun throughout the day), an outdoor kitchen island and a beautiful planting scheme that looks like
James Nutting
Oct 11, 2020
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What a great landscape design and build company Cube 1994 are. We have just had our whole garden designed and relandscaped. Absolutely stunning, attention to detail from the initial meeting to the completed garden. We had a new porcelain patio laid and a garden studio , water feature, lighting and outdoor kitchen, we are completely blown away by how fantastic it looks, James in Chelmsford
Rosie Harrison
Oct 02, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Cannot recommend Cube 1994 enough! Creative, professional and efficient. Sean takes great care over his designs, and helped to create our perfect garden. The team are friendly and tidy. Couldn't have asked for more!
Cannot recommend Cube 1994 enough! Creative, professional and efficient. Sean takes great care over his designs, and helped to create our perfect garden. The team are friendly and tidy. Couldn't have asked for more!
