Bring your landscape ideas to life
We bring the right mix of skills and resources to maximise your space and budget. From a simple back garden, entertaining area or space to relax or play, it all begins with a well-thought-out plan. We listen carefully and work with you to develop a design to match your ideas.
Start-to-finish
Great Spaces streamlined process begins with a consultation and design phase. Once approved, we prep the site, follow with hard landscaping construction, and finish with soft landscaping and planting. Excellent communication at every stage ensures we exceed our clients’ expectations.
Fully qualified team
We strive for a culture of constant improvement, strong leadership, and mentorship. Our day-to-day team brings the ideal mix of qualifications and capabilities to every project:
- Bachelor in Landscape Architecture
- Diploma in Horticultural Management
- Certificate IV in Building & Construction
- Registered Building Practitioner
- Qualified Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery
- Landscape construction apprentices
Registered Building Practitioner
If your project requires structural work like retaining walls, pergolas, or raised decks, your landscaper must be appropriately licenced. Our design and project manager, Peter O’Neill, is a Registered Building Practitioner with the skills and qualifications to undertake residential and commercial building works.
You’ll have peace of mind knowing your project complies with the Victorian Building Act, permits and regulations. And it will be covered by Domestic Builders Insurance – mandatory for all building work valued at more than $16,000 in Victoria.
Practitioner: Peter O’Neill
Registration: No DB-L 75183
Category & Class: Domestic Builder – Limited
Type of work: Construction of structural landscaping
Check your landscaper is registered with the VBA at: vba.vic.gov.au/tools/find-practitioner
Fully compliant with permits, regulations, and insurance
We’re committed to health and safety, an inclusive workplace, and building code compliance. Great Spaces is public liability insured, WHS, NNC, EPA compliant, and an active member of the MBAV. We adhere to all policies, legislation, standards, and codes listed below.
- Work Health and Safety (WHS Acts) Regulations, Standards, and Codes
- National Construction Code (NCC) Compliance
- Environmental Protection Act
- Domestic Building Contracts Act and Regulations Security of Payments Act
- Equal Opportunity Workplace Anti-Discrimination Bullying Sexual Harassment Policy
- Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards, and award structure
- What is a Master Builder?
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Sustainable landscaping from start to finish
We believe the best landscapes are designed and built according to environmentally sound principles and incorporate sustainable solutions wherever possible. The same goes for our demolition and construction waste, which we separate at our yard for recycling, clean fill, and appropriate disposal.
We service clients primarily within Melbourne’s inner suburbs, including but not limited to:
Kew, Kensington, Ascot Vale, Strathmore, Moonee Ponds, Airport West, Point Cook, Essendon, Footscray, Williamstown, Seddon, Yarraville, Newport, Toorak, Albert Park, Middle Park, Brighton, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern and Aberfeldie.
If you have any questions, our friendly team is happy to help out.
Our values
Great design
We create outdoor spaces for people to enjoy every day.
Sustainability
We reduce our environmental impact with sustainable solutions.
Customer satisfaction
We aim to exceed expectations in quality, time, and budget.
Quality
We push for the best materials, workmanship, and value for money.
Collaboration
Real understanding and working together lead to better results.