Landscaper Manly | Podology Landscapes
Landscape design and construction, Manly.
Coastal-hardy outdoor spaces designed and built for Manly homes. Retaining walls, decking, stonework, paving and planting, all coordinated by one team.
What we build across Manly.
Six disciplines. One team. Every trade coordinated by us — one contract, one project manager, one quote for the whole Manly build.
Full backyard builds where every trade lands as one.
Retaining, decking, paving, stonework and planting delivered under one contract. Design, engineering, DA, structural build and finish all managed by one team so nothing falls between trades.
Sandstone, dressed stone, sleeper, block. All engineered.
Proper footings, proper drainage, materials chosen to hold for decades against coastal Sydney conditions. Every wall over 600mm engineered and certified.
Hardwood, composite, pool surrounds — built for salt air.
Marine-grade fixings, structural detailing designed for the coastal climate. Timber species and composites chosen to survive salt-spray and UV without cupping or lifting.
Dry-stack sandstone, dressed stone, feature walls.
Local Sydney sandstone sourced from established quarries, installed by experienced stonemasons. Craft that ages beautifully across the Northern Beaches and North Shore.
Substrate first. Surface second. Both properly engineered.
Sandstone, travertine, bluestone and porcelain paving on properly compacted, correctly-drained substrates. Driveways, courtyards, pool surrounds and walkways built to hold.
Native, coastal, chosen for the site — not the catalogue.
Planting schemes designed around salt-wind exposure, soil type and light conditions. Native palettes, structural planting, turf laying and irrigation as one integrated design.
Recent projects across the Northern Beaches.
Manly homeowners on Podology.
Verified Google reviews from Podology clients across Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Well organised and professional. Scoped the project closely and estimated the work with accuracy. Would not hesitate to recommend Podology.
Friendly, flexible and creative landscapers who produced a wonderful garden for us. Everything properly engineered and built to last.
Great advice in planning, efficient on the job, delivered a quality product. Engineering-first approach in every detail.
Serving Manly and the Northern Beaches.
Our immediate service area covers every Manly street plus the surrounding suburbs.
Common questions from Manly homeowners.
What we get asked most often on Manly projects.
Do I need council approval for landscape work in Manly?
Northern Beaches Council requires approval for most retaining walls over 600mm, decks over 25m² or 1m elevated, and any structural work in heritage overlay zones (which cover much of Manly). We handle the full DA process end to end.
How does salt-air exposure change your material choices?
On the ocean side of Manly we use marine-grade stainless fixings, galvanised structural steel, and salt-tolerant plant selections. Cheap zinc-plated fixings rust through in 3-5 years so close to the surf.
How much does a full backyard renovation cost in Manly?
Small refresh work $10k-$25k. Mid-scope work with retaining walls or decking $40k-$120k. Full transformations of a Manly backyard start at $150k and can rise significantly depending on scope.
How long does a typical Manly project take?
Design and quoting 2-4 weeks. Council approval adds 6-12 weeks if required. Build time depends on scope: single-service 1-2 weeks, retaining walls and decking 2-4 weeks, full backyard builds 6-16 weeks.
Do you handle steep sites and difficult access common on Manly blocks?
Yes. Most Manly blocks have grade, tight access, or sandstone shelf. Machinery access, terracing, or crane hire is planned into the quote upfront.
What happens if something needs attention after the build?
Structural warranty on retaining walls and decks. Our team is local so callback response is quick.
Let’s plan your Manly outdoor build.
Every project starts with a free onsite consultation. We walk the Manly site, understand the vision, and come back with a fixed-price quote.
- Free 45-60 minute site visit
- Fixed-price quote after inspection
- One point of contact through the entire build
- Coordinated trades, engineering and DA management
- Structural warranty on all engineered work
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