Sample proposal

Project Proposal

Back Yard & Pool Surrounds

Prepared for Sarah & Tom Henderson

Landscaped backyard with pool surrounds, retaining wall and lawn

Site address

14 Banksia Drive, Paddington QLD 4064

Reference

ALC-2026-0047

16 April 2026

Welcome

Hi Sarah & Tom,

Thank you for inviting us to be part of transforming your Paddington home. After walking through your back yard with you, it's clear you have a beautiful, established space — and we're genuinely excited about the chance to bring the pool surrounds and rear yard to life in a way that matches the quality of your home.

Why work with us

  • 200+ pool surround projects across South-East Queensland since 2014.
  • Every project is led personally by one of us — never passed to a junior.
  • Fully licensed, fully insured, proud Master Landscapers members.

We've put thought into every line of this proposal. If anything is unclear or you'd like to adjust the scope, just say the word.

The team

James Smith

Co-founder & Design Director

Allan May

Co-founder & Construction Director

Section 02 · Project overview

Project overview

A complete refresh of your back yard and pool surrounds — designed to be low-maintenance, family-friendly, and built to last decades in the Queensland climate.

Pool surround

52m² reinforced concrete, smooth trowel finish

Retaining wall

1.2m × 18m besser block with full drainage

Lawn

120m² premium Sir Walter Buffalo turf

Garden

24 feature plants in prepared beds

Estimated timeline

13 working days from start

Total investment

$31,997

Section 03 · Scope of works

Scope of works

01

Site Preparation

$6,560

Site strip and clearance including removal of existing vegetation, debris and spoil. Excavation to design levels with material disposed off-site via skip bin.

02

Concrete Works

$8,022

100mm reinforced concrete slab to pool surrounds and pathways (~52m²). Includes steel reinforcement, formwork, pump and pour, smooth trowel finish.

03

Retaining Wall

$9,036

1.2m high besser block retaining wall along rear boundary (~18 lin.m). Reinforced core-fill, agricultural drainage, clean backfill.

04

Landscaping & Planting

$5,849

Premium Sir Walter Buffalo turf to lawn areas (~120m²) including soil prep. Garden beds prepared with quality soil mix and hardwood mulch. 24 feature plants in 200mm pots.

05

Project Management

$2,530

Full project coordination — scheduling of trades, quality checks, daily site management, communication at every stage.

Total investment

Including GST · 5 works

$31,997

Section 04 · Payments & terms

Payment schedule

1

Deposit on acceptance

20%$6,399
2

Concrete works complete

30%$9,599
3

Retaining wall complete

25%$7,999
4

Practical completion

25%$8,000

Terms & conditions

Quotation Validity

  • Valid for 30 days from issue date.
  • If works do not commence within this period, pricing may be reviewed.

Acceptance

  • Sign the digital acceptance section to proceed.
  • A planning meeting will be scheduled to confirm start date and logistics.

Site & Special Conditions

  • Quotation is based on visible, above-ground conditions at time of inspection.
  • Unforeseen conditions (rock, roots, buried services) may result in a written variation.
  • Any additional works outside scope will be quoted and approved in writing.

Section 05 · Next steps

Next steps

  1. 1

    Review the proposal at your pace.

  2. 2

    Sign the digital acceptance below.

  3. 3

    Pay the 20% deposit to lock in your spot.

  4. 4

    Planning meeting to confirm start date.

  5. 5

    Project starts — we get to work.

Project acceptance

By signing below, you confirm you've reviewed and accept the scope of works, pricing and terms. (This is a sample — nothing will be sent.)

A final word

Thank you,
Sarah & Tom.

Whatever you decide, thank you for considering us. We hope to be the team that brings your vision to life.

Call

0412 345 678

Email

hello@diamondlandscaping.com.au

Web

diamondlandscaping.com.au

ABN 12 345 678 901 · QLD Landscape Contractor #12345

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