Those steep slopes behind Forest Hill's terraced houses deserve better than patchy grass and crumbling retaining walls. Let's create a garden that actually works with your challenging terrain, not against it.
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Victorian properties throughout SE23 often come with surprisingly long, narrow gardens that feel more like obstacle courses than outdoor havens. Working exclusively in Forest Hill, we've mastered the art of turning these quirky spaces into functional paradises. From the railway-side properties near Honor Oak Park station to the grander plots backing onto Sydenham Woods, each garden tells its own story.
Tackling a sloped Forest Hill garden requires engineering know-how alongside aesthetic vision. Terracing transforms unusable inclines into level entertaining spaces, while strategic drainage prevents the clay-heavy soil from becoming a winter swamp. Smart planting choices acknowledge both the acidic soil conditions and the surprising microclimates created by surrounding buildings. Materials get selected based on practicality - no point installing limestone when London rain will dissolve it within years.
Twenty years navigating Forest Hill's planning quirks means knowing which conservation area restrictions apply where. Regular collaboration with SE23 residents has taught us that longevity matters more than flashy quick fixes.
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Most SE23 Victorian terrace gardens (roughly 30-40ft) require £8,000-£15,000 for comprehensive redesigns including terracing and drainage. Larger period properties near Horniman Gardens often invest £20,000-£35,000 for complete transformations.
Absolutely - from the conservation areas around Thorpewood Avenue to the newer developments near Forest Hill station. We also cover neighbouring Sydenham, Honor Oak and parts of Dulwich.
Standard Forest Hill terrace gardens typically transform within 2-3 weeks. More complex projects involving level changes or extensive groundwork might stretch to 4-6 weeks, weather permitting.
Every installation carries decade-long coverage for structural elements like retaining walls and paving. This means any settling, movement or material failure gets rectified at no charge - crucial given SE23's clay soil challenges.
Definitely. Many Forest Hill gardens contain protected trees, especially near Sydenham Woods. We liaise with Lewisham Council's tree officers and design around root protection zones, ensuring your new landscape complements existing mature planting.
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