Family-run, award-winning and trusted since 1987, the story behind one of the most established landscaping specialists in Essex.
When you’re looking for landscaping specialists in Essex, you’re really looking for a track record. DRH Landscapes Ltd was established in 1987 with one aim: to bring genuinely high-standard craftsmanship to homes and businesses in Witham and across the county.
We’ve stayed family-run for the whole of that time, and it shapes how we work. When you hire us, you deal with the people whose name is on the company, which means real accountability on every job, not a sales rep who disappears once the contract is signed. We don’t just work in these communities; we live in them.
Nearly four decades in one trade also brings practical advantages you feel on site: refined processes, suppliers we’ve vetted over years rather than weeks, and a grounds team whose experience shows in the finish.
We’d rather point to recognised work than call ourselves the best. Our projects have been judged and awarded by our own industry, which is the standard that actually counts.
One of our proudest moments was winning a BALI National Landscape Award (British Association of Landscape Industries) for our Sensory Garden and All-Year-Round Play Area, in the Community & Schools Development category. It was a complex, high-specification brief, and the award recognised our ability to deliver a space that is both beautiful and genuinely useful to the people using it.
Our team also received the Talasey 'From Vision to Reality' Award for a project that translated a complex design into distinct, well-considered zones, proof of why homeowners come to us when they want an outdoor space that works for how they actually live.
On top of these, BUILD Magazine has named us among the best landscaping companies in the county, further independent recognition of the standard we hold ourselves to.
As experienced landscaping specialists in Essex, we treat client satisfaction as the only real measure of success, and we build every project knowing it has to last decades, not seasons.
A company that has thrived for nearly 40 years gives you security. Whether you're a homeowner or a commercial facilities manager, you know we'll still be here to support you long after the work is finished.
From a small residential fence repair to a multi-acre commercial maintenance contract, every project gets the same professional rigour.
We hold full public and employer liability insurance and are a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency. We're members of BALI, and we work with trusted manufacturers including Marshalls, Talasey and Tobermore.
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation site visit. We'd rather give you straight advice up front than sign you up to something that isn't right for your space or budget.
Behind every successful project is a dedicated team of skilled landscapers, designers and horticultural experts who genuinely care about the work they do. At DRH Landscapes, our people are at the heart of everything we create, bringing decades of experience, craftsmanship and attention to detail to every garden and outdoor space.
From your first consultation through to the final finishing touches, you’ll work with a team that is approachable, knowledgeable and committed to delivering exceptional results.It’s this passion and commitment that has helped make DRH Landscapes one of Essex’s most trusted landscaping companies for nearly 40 years.
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What defines us is a simple, four-stage “Design, Build, Maintain” approach, and a refusal to cut corners at any of the stages.
We visit your site, in Witham, Chelmsford or anywhere in Essex, to understand what you need and what the space can do.
Using 2D and 3D visualisation, we bring your project to life digitally so you can adjust layouts and planting before any construction begins. It's far cheaper to change your mind on screen than on site.
Our skilled tradesmen carry out the build using proven materials chosen to stand the test of time.
We offer ongoing care so the investment you've made keeps growing and looking its best for years to come.
Find answers to common questions about our commercial and residential services. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to give us a call.
Yes. We’ve been family-run landscaping specialists in Essex since 1987, and we think it’s what sets us apart, a personal point of contact and genuine accountability on every project.
We were established in 1987, giving us nearly 40 years of experience. We’ve worked through several economic cycles by doing one thing consistently: quality work that lasts.
We hold a BALI National Landscape Award, a Talasey ‘From Vision to Reality’ Award, and recognition from BUILD Magazine as one of the county’s best landscaping companies.
Yes. We’re members of BALI, the UK’s leading trade association for landscaping professionals, membership that requires meeting and maintaining recognised industry standards.
Our head office is on Maldon Road in Witham, which keeps us well placed for clients across Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree and Maldon.
Yes. As well as residential gardens, we maintain school grounds, business parks and retail developments, working to full health and safety standards.
No. We offer a free, no-obligation site visit and quotation for every project, whatever its size.
Good landscaping is only as good as the materials behind it, so we partner with industry leaders like Marshalls, Talasey and Tobermore to make sure every patio, driveway and wall is built to last.
Yes. 3D visualisation is a core part of our garden design and build service, it helps you feel confident in your investment before the ground is broken.
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Also in 2025 DRH Landscapes was Shortlisted for Hard Landscaping under £100,000 – Mediterranean Roman-Esque Garden by the Pro Landscaper Awards and Shortlisted for Design & Build £100,000 – £250,000 at Durward House also by the Pro Landscaper Awards
