Brickwork & Masonry Landscaping in Sydenham that adds structure, privacy and character to your garden. From crisp garden walls to bespoke BBQ areas and raised beds, we build features that look right with your home and last for years.
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Sydenham gardens often deserve more than timber edging and off-the-shelf paving. We create brick and stone features that feel at home near Sydenham Wells Park and along the SE26 streets of Lower Sydenham. Whether you want a new garden wall, brick pillars for a smarter entrance, or a fire pit area for evenings outdoors, our builds are designed around how you use the space. Every detail is set out carefully so lines stay true and levels work with your existing patio and lawn.
With Victorian villas and Edwardian houses common around Forest Hill and Sydenham, good masonry needs to respect original proportions and materials. We can match brick tones, mortar colour and joint profiles so new work sits comfortably alongside period features. For period conversions with compact gardens, we design slimline planters and raised beds that maximise planting without sacrificing circulation space. If you’re modernising, we also blend brickwork with clean stone features and contemporary coping for a sharper finish.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a clear written specification, including drainage and foundations where needed. We protect paths, manage spoil responsibly and keep access tidy—important on Sydenham’s narrower drives and shared side returns. You’ll get honest advice on what will last, plus a workmanship warranty for peace of mind. Fine Landscaping is based just 20 minutes away, so support and follow-up are straightforward.
In the London Borough of Lewisham, we often encounter clay-heavy soils and sloping plots, so we design foundations and retaining details accordingly. Access can be tight around Bell Green and some SE26 terraces, so we plan deliveries, mixing areas and waste removal to minimise disruption. Where properties sit close to boundaries, we set out walls precisely and discuss heights, copings and privacy early. We also consider local parking constraints and schedule work to keep the site running smoothly.
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Costs vary with access, ground conditions and the level of detailing. As a guide, small brick planters or raised beds often start from £600–£1,500, while garden walls commonly range £1,800–£6,000 depending on height, length and foundations. Feature builds such as BBQ areas, archways or stone elements are typically £2,500–£10,000+. We provide a tailored quote after a site survey in SE26.
Most small builds—planters, short walls or a simple fire pit area—take 1–3 days once materials are on site. Medium projects such as longer boundary walls, multiple raised beds or brick pillars usually take 4–10 days. Larger schemes with stone features, archways and complex levels can run 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on foundations, curing time, weather, access for deliveries and any drainage or retaining work required.
Many garden masonry projects are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Wall height limits can apply, especially near highways, and extra constraints may exist for listed buildings or conservation areas. If you’re altering boundary treatments or building retaining structures, it’s wise to check early. We’ll advise on typical rules for the London Borough of Lewisham and, where needed, help you confirm requirements before work begins.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our brickwork and masonry landscaping. It covers defects caused by installation issues, such as unstable construction, failed pointing due to poor preparation, or movement linked to inadequate foundations (where we’ve specified and built them). Normal wear, accidental damage and issues caused by third-party alterations aren’t covered. We also use quality materials and proven detailing to help prevent common problems like cracking and water ingress.
We offer a wide choice, from London stock-style bricks and reclaimed options to contemporary smooth bricks and natural stone. Popular features include garden walls with coping stones, brick pillars with caps, curved planters, raised beds with seating edges, archways, and BBQ or fire pit areas with heat-resistant linings. We’ll help you choose colours, bond patterns and joint finishes to suit your home and your garden’s style, then provide drawings or set-out details before building.
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