OneStation practical guide · 7 min read
I Need Landscaping, Fencing, Decking and a Pergola - Who Should I Contact First?
If you already know the yard needs fencing, decking, a pergola and landscaping, do not treat them as four unrelated projects. Start by describing the finished outcome and the constraints that affect all four.
Updated 19 September 2026 · Sydney, AustraliaThe answer homeowners actually need
If you already know the yard needs fencing, decking, a pergola and landscaping, do not treat them as four unrelated projects. Start by describing the finished outcome and the constraints that affect all four.
Why separate conversations become difficult
The landscaper may assume the fence is staying. The fence installer may assume levels are final. The deck builder may need access through the same side path the landscaper plans to finish. The pergola may affect drainage or deck footings. None of these issues is unusual; they simply need coordination.
Build one project brief
Include site photos, plans, approximate dimensions, the services required, desired timing, budget range and inspiration images. Note future stages even if they are not being built now.
Then decide the right sequence
Once the full scope is visible, work can be ordered around structure, access, levels and dependencies. Separate specialists can still perform their parts, but they are working toward one defined outcome.
One clear point of contact
This is the problem OneStation Projects is designed around: one project can mean multiple services, but it should not mean managing multiple disconnected conversations. Bring the scope together first, coordinate the enquiries, and spend less time repeating the same project to different people.
Quick questions homeowners ask
What should I decide first?
Start with how you want to use the space, then identify site constraints such as access, levels, drainage, sunlight and boundaries.
Can I stage the project?
Yes. Staging works best when the final layout is planned first, so early work does not need to be undone later.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Photos, approximate dimensions, plans if available, the services you need, preferred timing and inspiration images are a strong start.