Frequently
Asked Questions

PJR Landscaping & Design is based in Newport, VIC 3015. We service all of inner Melbourne, from Footscray and Williamstown through to Fitzroy, South Yarra, Toorak, Brighton, and beyond. If you're within Melbourne's inner ring, we most likely cover your area.

PJR Landscaping & Design has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry. Zahn, the director, has been active in Melbourne landscaping for more than two decades.

You won't be handed off to a site manager you've never met. The person who quotes the job is the person who delivers it.

We offer full landscape construction, paving (bluestone, crazy paving, exposed aggregate, concrete), decking, pergolas, retaining walls (timber sleeper, concrete, stone, gabion), turf installation (natural and artificial grass), planting, garden edging, and drainage. We handle complete outdoor builds from initial earthworks through to final planting.

Yes. This is our core offering. We manage the complete outdoor build under one roof: excavation and earthworks, drainage, paving, retaining walls, structures, turf, planting, and final cleanup. One team, one point of contact, one detailed written quote.

Yes, for clients looking for a fully considered outdoor transformation. Garden design at PJR is a higher-end offering. We work with clients who want a cohesive, designed result rather than a collection of individual works. For these projects, we engage a professional garden designer who works alongside our team to develop a detailed design plan covering layout, surfaces, structures, planting, and drainage. We then deliver the full build ourselves. We don't design for others to build.

Yes. We install natural turf varieties including Sir Walter, Kikuyu, and Couch, as well as premium artificial grass (synthetic turf) for areas that need a low-maintenance solution. All installations are properly base-prepared, edged, and coordinated with surrounding works.

We install bluestone (structured layouts, 800×400 and custom sizes), crazy paving, natural stone pathways, stepping stone paths, exposed aggregate concrete, and brushed concrete. Every surface is built with correct base preparation and drainage falls to ensure long-term performance.

We build timber sleeper retaining walls, concrete block retaining walls, natural and cut stone walls, and gabion walls. Every wall is installed with the correct footing depth, drainage behind it, and finishes that integrate with the surrounding landscape.

Yes. We design and build timber and composite decks, and construct pergolas to suit the size, style, and load requirements of your outdoor space. Structures are built by our own team and coordinated with paving, planting, and any other works on the same project.

No. We are a construction company, not a maintenance service. We design and build outdoor spaces: paving, decking, pergolas, retaining walls, turf, planting, and full landscape construction. Once the project is complete and handed over, ongoing maintenance is outside our scope. If you're looking for someone to build something that lasts and looks after itself, that's exactly what we focus on.

Yes. Drainage is a standard part of every landscape build we take on. We install drainage behind retaining walls, grade paved surfaces with correct falls, and integrate ag-pipe and surface drains where required. Poor drainage is one of the most common causes of landscape failure, so we treat it as a priority on every site.

We start with a quick conversation to confirm scope and fit, then arrange a site visit where Zahn walks the space with you. Following that, we provide a clear written proposal outlining the recommended approach, scope of works, and pricing. There's no pressure and no obligation.

Our projects typically range from $10,000 to $50,000+. We focus on complete outdoor builds rather than one-off small tasks. This allows us to deliver a cohesive result rather than a patchwork of disconnected works.

We provide detailed written quotes based on a thorough scope of works. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs before any work begins. We don't do open-ended estimates or cost-plus billing.

Project duration depends on scope. A paving or turf installation might take a few days; a full landscape construction with earthworks, structures, paving, and planting typically runs two to four weeks. We provide a clear timeline with milestones at the proposal stage.

The easiest way is to call Zahn directly on 0425 883 052, or fill in the enquiry form on our Contact page. We'll arrange a quick pre-site conversation to confirm the project is a good fit, then book a site visit at a time that suits you.

We are based in Newport and service all of Melbourne's inner west and western suburbs including Williamstown, Yarraville, Footscray, Altona, Spotswood, Seddon, Kingsville, West Footscray, Laverton, Point Cook, Maribyrnong, Sunshine, Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Brunswick, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Albert Park, St Kilda, Toorak, South Yarra, and surrounding suburbs. Contact us if you're unsure whether we cover your area.

Yes. Newport is our home base and we work regularly throughout Williamstown, Spotswood, and the surrounding bayside corridor. We know the local conditions, soil types, and council requirements in these areas well.

Yes. Yarraville, Footscray, Seddon, Kingsville, and West Footscray are all areas we service regularly. Inner-west Melbourne is our primary market and the majority of our portfolio is built on projects across this corridor.