Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Landscaping Solutions in Banksmeadow
Outdoor Retreats Landscaping was founded by Damien Sonego, a passionate landscape designer and construction specialist. Our team delivers exceptional craftsmanship, focusing on innovative and practical solutions for both residential and commercial projects. We collaborate closely with clients, landscape designers, and engineers to transform outdoor spaces from concept to completion. Our expertise includes earthworks, paving, water features, synthetic grass installations, and carpentry services. Recognised with the Landscape Association 2021 Gold Award for Civil and Commercial Construction, we prioritise quality materials and ethical practices.Damien personally oversees every project, ensuring a seamless experience from initial consultation to final execution. With extensive experience in school playground redesigns and private residences, we have built lasting relationships across government and non-government sectors. Our commitment to exceeding client expectations has established us as a trusted leader in the landscaping industry.
Services
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Carpentry Services
Synthetic Grass Installations
Water Features
Excavation
Decking
Fencing
Rubber Softfall Wet Pour
Asphalting
Highlights and features
- Award-winning expertise in school playground redesigns
- Personal involvement of director Damien Sonego in every project
- Comprehensive services from design to maintenance
- Commitment to Australian quality standards and safety
- Proven track record with government and private sector clients
What people say
Results were above expectations
Peace of mind during process
Leading reputation in landscaping
Imaginative play spaces for children
Personal service from director
Services
Landscape Construction
We execute comprehensive landscape construction projects, including earthworks, paving, and infrastructure installation. Our team ensures precise execution of complex designs while maintaining functionality and aesthetic appeal. Clients benefit from durable, compliant outdoor spaces tailored to their specific needs.
Landscape Design
Our design process creates functional, visually appealing outdoor spaces. We collaborate with clients to develop concepts that evolve through construction to maintenance phases. This service ensures cohesive transformation of ideas into tangible, sustainable environments.
Synthetic Grass Installations
We install low-maintenance synthetic grass solutions suitable for residential and commercial settings. The process includes proper base preparation and precise installation techniques. Clients receive durable, year-round green spaces without irrigation requirements.
Carpentry Services
Our carpentry division handles decking, pergolas, timber seating, and formwork. We use quality hardwood materials for long-lasting outdoor structures. Each project combines functionality with aesthetic appeal to enhance outdoor living areas.
Water Features
We design and construct custom water features including ponds, fountains, and irrigation systems. Our installations integrate seamlessly with surrounding landscapes. Clients receive functional water management solutions combined with visual interest elements.
People
Damien Sonego
Director
Damien founded Outdoor Retreats with a passion for landscape design. He personally oversees every project, ensuring quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction. His leadership has earned industry recognition including the Landscape Association Gold Award.
Questions
What types of landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, construction, earthworks, paving, water features, synthetic grass, carpentry, and maintenance for residential and commercial projects.
Do you specialise in school playground redesigns?
Yes, we have extensive experience transforming schoolyards into imaginative play spaces compliant with Australian Standard AS4685.
How involved is your director in projects?
Director Damien Sonego personally oversees every project from consultation to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
What areas do you service?
We operate across Sydney, including Leichhardt, Coogee, Quakers Hill, Gymea, Maroubra, and surrounding regions.
Are your materials and workmanship quality assured?
We use only premium materials and adhere to strict quality standards, evidenced by our Landscape Association Gold Award win.
Reviews (5)
Matt Thistlethwaite
Jan 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Damien and the team at Outdoor Retreats did a sensational job on landscaping at our place. Very professional, informative and on time with their work. We are very pleased with the outcome.
Damien and the team at Outdoor Retreats did a sensational job on landscaping at our place. Very professional, informative and on time with their work. We are very pleased with the outcome.
Anna Turner
Aug 24, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We used Outdoor Retreats to renovate our preschool and couldn't be happier with the work they did. They came up with cost affect solutions to our problems and their workmanship was excellent!
We used Outdoor Retreats to renovate our preschool and couldn't be happier with the work they did. They came up with cost affect solutions to our problems and their workmanship was excellent!
Michael Tozeland
Jul 31, 2019
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Damien and his boys from Outdoor Retreats landscaping are first class. Thanks so much for transforming the back yard in to such an awesome area. Would recommend very highly.
Nick Hitchens
Jun 20, 2018
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Outdoor Retreats were extremely professional from recommending a planner to assist with Council to completing the job on time and within the quoted price. Damien and his team are a pleasure to deal with and we highly recommend them.
M. T. Hudson
Jun 19, 2016
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I have found Damien and the team to be excellent communicators who always deliver on their brand promise. If you want a high quality job, delivered on time and budget, these guys won't let you down. I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism.