Joshua Leswell is a Director of Acorn to Oak Landscaping Ltd, with over 15 years of experience in the landscaping industry. Josh is passionate about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that are built with care, quality, and lasting attention to detail. He takes real pride in helping clients transform their gardens into places they can truly enjoy, whether that’s for relaxing, spending time with family, or entertaining friends.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys BBQing, playing sports, and hosting friends and family at home. His love of outdoor living naturally inspires the way he approaches each project, with a focus on creating warm, welcoming spaces that bring people together and are made to be enjoyed for years to come.
As a landscaper, I understand the passion and dedication it takes to create stunning outdoor spaces. With 5 years of experience, I have built upon my skills and developed a keen eye for design and hard landscaping. When I’m not transforming gardens, you will find me on the golf course, where the thrill of the game and the challenge it presents always keeps me wanting more.
However, my greatest joy comes from spending quality time with my family, especially my son Edison. Their love and support fuel my drive to deliver exceptional results and ensure that every project I undertake is a true masterpiece.
If you have a question that isn’t answered in the FAQs below, feel free to get in touch with us and we’d be happy to address any queries or landscaping projects you have planned.
Garden landscape construction is not just building some individual structures. It is often a complex process of shaping your living space, which requires the coordination of a team of specialists with a wide range of skills, qualifications and experience such as groundwork, joinery, masonry, bricklaying, paving, tiling, gardening and many more.
From administration, through logistics, to installation works, it is a complex project management process that aims to achieve the final effects planned at the design stage.
Our mission is not only to deliver the services that you have ordered from us impeccably but, above all, to attempt to enhance your living space and adjust the area around your home to your needs and lifestyle.
Yes. In many cases, the requirement is only to redevelop a section of the property, such as a large patio/entertaining area, outdoor kitchen area, driveway, vegetable garden, etc.
We are also happy to prepare a design that can be implemented in stages.
Our designer will create plans based on your preferences, needs and likes and any other information gathered by our consultant during the initial meeting and survey.
Having said that, we have developed our own style over the years and will recommend solutions and materials that we believe are consistent with our values and knowledge.
Yes. For most of the projects, we can prepare a simple drawing to help you to visualise and understand the whole concept. This is also used as guidance for the teams of installers so that they can deliver what has been envisioned. In some cases, CAD (computer-aided design) drawings and 3D visualisations might need to be prepared with more complicated and technical projects.
Our consultant will typically discuss your needs and requirements and then give their best advice on the landscaping of your garden.
The main goal of the meeting will be to establish the most practical layout of the garden, type of materials, overall style and budget to ensure that the solutions they propose are the best value for money. After the first consultation, you will receive a summary of the meeting and a brief proposal by email to ensure we understand your requirements. We will provide you with current fees for a detailed design.
No, but we will need access to electricity and water to carry out the work specified in the quotation. Our team will also require reasonable access to the garden, space on the driveway (or other available space) to store skip and materials.
Yes, we are happy to make changes during the project as we realise our client’s vision and requirements may change as they see the garden developing.
Any additions or alterations to the schedule or the project specification will be subject to review and if necessary additional payments (towards additional materials or labour costs).
Yes, we are happy to make changes during the project as we realise our client’s vision and requirements may change as they see the garden developing.
Any additions or alterations to the schedule or the project specification will be subject to review and if necessary additional payments (towards additional materials or labour costs).
Yes. We aim to give you a precise time scale indicating when the project will start and be completed. On some rare occasions, depending on the nature of the works, we may need to leave the project for a few days, i.e., give concrete time to harden before continuing other installations or due to an unexpected delay in the delivery of material. In all cases, you will be informed about such situations in advance.
Yes. We have liability and employers insurance in place. Copies of certificates can be presented on request.
We display all testimonials which we have received from our clients on our website. We can provide recommendations sent directly from the clients. We can take you to visit completed projects for you to have a look at.
Our plans and quotes are based on the budget discussed and agreed upon between our clients and our consultant. Currently, our quotes are valid for three months. We always include the cost of materials, labour and any other items required to deliver the project.
The price for work presented in a quotation includes all materials and labour.
Due to the pandemic, lockdowns and Brexit, market volatility has led to slowing world production and difficulty in importing goods, coinciding with higher demand for most materials used for landscaping, building, and gardening. Henceforth, we are obliged to request a deposit towards the cost of materials for any project that has been booked with us.
This will be a percentage of the overall cost of materials calculated for pre-ordered products: most timber products, some paving materials, made-to-order products, or those imported from abroad.
Some aspects of landscaping projects are better completed at certain times of the year, but we generally implement work throughout the year. It is important to remember that companies that provide high-quality service are in demand and would typically work on a three to six months lead time.
We always aim to minimise any distribution caused by the work being carried out and communicate with your neighbours when appropriate. Our team will keep the site safe and tidy throughout the project.
There are many indications that a well-designed and landscaped garden may increase the value of a house and help to sell it quicker. A nice garden can add up to 20% to a home’s worth. Some sources even claim that every £1000 invested in landscaping increases the value of a property by £2000.
Here at Acorn to Oak you can call upon us to tackle any challenge in your Outdoor space. From Star of the show bespoke Oak pergolas and Corten ponds to stunning paving, decking, turf and planting
Have the confidence in choosing Acorn to Oak for your landscaping projects. With our extensive knowledge of materials and impeccable practices & finishes we can make areas not just beautiful but also safe for the public.
Acorn To Oak lighting solutions for your garden for your garden. Transform your garden when the sun goes down with bespoke garden lighting. Our expert solutions create stunning atmosphere and extend the enjoyment of your outdoor space
At Acorn to Oak we specialise in inspiring outdoor spaces from concept to completion. Our experienced team works closely with you to create beautiful, personal gardens that perfectly suit your lifestyle
Here at Acorn to Oak you can call upon us to create beautiful patios and pathways. From stunning natural stone and porcelain paving with complementary pathways, we deliver high-quality results that transform your outdoor space.
Artificial grass is a low-maintenance solution that keeps your garden looking lush and green all year round. No mowing, no watering, and no mud
Decking creates a beautiful and practical outdoor living space for your home. At Acorn to Oak we install high-quality timber and composite decking, perfectly designed to suit your garden style and lifestyle
At Acorn to Oak we install a range of high-quality fencing solutions.
