Business Details
Luxury Garden Design & Build Services in York
Astek Garden Design & Build has spent over three decades cultivating a reputation for excellence in garden design and construction. Founded on the principle of combining creative vision with technical expertise, we specialise in transforming outdoor spaces into bespoke environments that reflect our clients' lifestyles. Our team of award-winning designers and skilled landscapers brings a wealth of experience, having earned accolades at prestigious events such as the Chelsea Flower Show. We prioritise a client-centric approach, beginning with attentive consultation to understand individual needs before delivering tailored solutions. Every project benefits from our in-house build team, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.Our commitment to quality is underscored by transparent budgeting and a focus on sustainable practices. With a portfolio spanning urban courtyards to expansive estates, we deliver gardens that enhance property value while providing lasting enjoyment. Our maintenance division ensures spaces remain vibrant long after installation. Headquartered in York, we serve clients across Yorkshire, supported by a dedicated team of 11 full-time professionals. This combination of experience, skill, and dedication positions us as trusted partners in creating outdoor spaces that truly enrich lives.
Services
Garden Design
Landscape Construction
Garden Maintenance
Outdoor Living Spaces
Terracing Solutions
Commercial Projects
Project Management
Plant Selection
Integrated Services
Highlights and features
- Award-winning team with 30+ years of combined experience
- Dedicated in-house design and build professionals
- Bespoke solutions tailored to individual client needs
- Transparent budgeting with no hidden costs
- Comprehensive maintenance services for long-term care
What people say
First-class job
Excellent throughout
Absolute credit
Would recommend
Trust
Services
Garden Design
Award-winning garden design services creating bespoke outdoor spaces. Our process begins with detailed consultation to understand client requirements, followed by concept development and technical drawings. We integrate architectural elements with horticultural expertise to produce functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance property value and reflect individual lifestyles.
Landscape Construction
Full-scale landscape construction managed by our experienced in-house team. From terracing and drainage solutions to hard landscaping and planting schemes, we execute projects with precision. Our dedicated project manager ensures quality control throughout, using premium materials sourced specifically for each project's requirements and environmental context.
Garden Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance packages preserving garden beauty year-round. Services include seasonal pruning, lawn care, and irrigation management. Our team implements tailored schedules to maintain design integrity while addressing ongoing horticultural needs, ensuring spaces remain vibrant and functional through changing seasons.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Design and creation of functional outdoor living environments. We specialise in integrated solutions like outdoor kitchens, dining areas, and entertainment spaces. Our approach combines practical layout planning with weather-resistant materials selection to create seamless extensions of indoor living spaces that maximise year-round usability.
Terracing Solutions
Specialist terracing services transforming challenging topographies into usable spaces. We employ structural engineering principles to create stable, aesthetically pleasing tiered gardens. Our solutions incorporate drainage systems and appropriate planting schemes to ensure both functionality and visual harmony in previously underutilised sloped areas.
People
Richard Keast
Creative Director
Award-winning garden designer with 30+ years' experience. Holds design qualifications from Bishop Burton College and industry accolades including Harrogate Spring Flower Show medals. Leads all design projects while maintaining client relationships.
John Barker
Director & Project Manager
Experienced project manager overseeing all construction aspects. Former London-based landscaper with Gold Medal experience at Tatton Park. Manages team coordination and plant selection, ensuring technical excellence throughout project delivery.
Jude Holmes
Accounts
Office manager maintaining financial and operational systems. Provides essential administrative support while serving as primary point of contact for initial client inquiries, ensuring smooth business operations behind the scenes.
Maddie Moo
Office Dog
15-year-old office companion providing stress relief and occasional breaks. Contributes to positive workplace atmosphere while maintaining unofficial role as team mascot despite not being a human team member.
Questions
What garden design services do you offer?
We provide full-service garden design including initial consultation, concept development, and detailed planning tailored to your property and lifestyle needs.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer complete design-and-build packages with our in-house team ensuring seamless execution from concept to finished garden.
Can you work with small urban spaces?
Absolutely. We specialise in maximising compact spaces through innovative design solutions that optimise functionality and aesthetics.
Do you provide maintenance services?
Yes, our dedicated maintenance division offers ongoing care to keep your garden looking its best year-round.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve York and the wider Yorkshire region, working on both residential and selected commercial projects.
Reviews (6)
Paul Bond
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Amazing results, and we now have the kind of garden we've always dreamed of. Delivered by a thoughtful, professional team - a team that listened to what we wanted and went out of their way to bring our hopes and expectations to fruition. Couldn't recommend Astek more highly. A great job well done.
Amazing results, and we now have the kind of garden we've always dreamed of. Delivered by a thoughtful, professional team - a team that listened to what we wanted and went out of their way to bring our hopes and expectations to fruition. Couldn't recommend Astek more highly. A great job well done.
Hugh Brown
Sep 06, 2021
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They say that small gardens pose some of the biggest problems, well Astek met the task with a professional and knowledgeable design. From the outset they were committed to giving us the best outcome on a tight budget. As work progressed positive advice and suggestions were proffered from John which ensured we ended up with a garden we are very pleased with. Top class work.
Richard Hawthorn
Aug 05, 2021
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Great company from start to finish. Thorough, attentive and patient. We had several quotes for the project and we didn't choose Astek because they were the cheapest, we chose Astek because we believed they could deliver exactly what we asked. They listened and they understood what we wanted. They added ideas and were flexible throughout. We were really specific about some parts and nothing was ever too much
The whole team from start to finish were brilliant. Sam & Dan were excellent every day and the quality of work is excellent. We will have you back for our next project!
The whole team from start to finish were brilliant. Sam & Dan were excellent every day and the quality of work is excellent. We will have you back for our next project!
Tim Bryan
Jun 18, 2021
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With the sun shining and the planting in full bloom we are now able to enjoy the fabulous new terrace garden created for us over the dark winter months. This was a tricky job and the Astek team had to dig deep to build a solid retaining barrier between the rear of our garden and the adjoining railway line. We are delighted with the outcome as we relax under the pergola in the new seating area enjoying the late evening sun. Everything was delivered to the highest standard with unexpected problems treated as challenges to be overcome and all within the original plan and quotation. Thanks to everybody
Soo Prentice
Apr 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
An amazing good result. Absolutely spot on and exactly what we wanted. Thank you Astek.
An amazing good result. Absolutely spot on and exactly what we wanted. Thank you Astek.
M. Barringer
Feb 26, 2021
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I recently had a bespoke brick water feature built and I can only say it is marvellous. The quality of work is outstanding, and John , the creator of this wonder , working with only my roughly drawn suggestion , was a miracle worker! SO professional and tidy too! In the recent freezing weather it continued to flow while creating the most amazing ice patterns. It will be the centrepiece of my refuge away from the worries of the world in the months to come. Well done Astek and thank you so much.
