Front Garden Landscaping in Denmark Hill that makes arriving home feel better every day. From smart driveways and pathways to planting, lighting and discreet bin storage, we build front gardens that suit SE5 homes and busy streets.
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Denmark Hill homes deserve front gardens that look sharp and work hard. Whether you’re near Denmark Hill station or heading past King’s College Hospital, we create welcoming entrances with practical access, tidy boundaries and year-round planting. Our team can combine driveways, pathways, lawns and lighting into one coherent design. The result is a front garden that’s easy to maintain and adds value from day one.
SE5 is known for Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and well-planned purpose-built flats, each with different frontage sizes and levels. We design around bay windows, steps, basements and narrow side access, keeping proportions right for period façades. If parking is a priority, we’ll balance hard landscaping with soft planting so the frontage doesn’t feel over-paved. For flats, we focus on low-maintenance schemes that still feel premium.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear proposal covering materials, drainage and finishes. You’ll get a tidy programme, respectful working practices and a dedicated point of contact throughout. Our builds prioritise solid sub-bases, neat detailing and clean handovers, so the front garden performs in all seasons. Homeowners choose us because we deliver consistent quality and stand by our work with a long warranty.
Front gardens around Denmark Hill often face tight access, controlled parking and short loading windows, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many properties sit on clay-heavy ground, which needs the right sub-base build-up and drainage to prevent movement and puddling. We also tailor boundary walls, fencing and planting to complement Southwark’s Victorian streetscapes. If your frontage is on a slope, we’ll design levels and steps to keep it safe and elegant.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, a simple refresh with planting and lawn work may start from £1,500–£4,000. New pathways, fencing or small walls typically fall around £4,000–£10,000. A full frontage with driveway, lighting, drainage and bin storage is often £10,000–£25,000+. We provide itemised options so you can adjust the scope to suit your budget.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on how much hard landscaping is involved. A planting-and-tidy-up job can be completed in a few days, while a new driveway with drainage, walls and lighting usually takes one to two weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, curing times for concrete/mortar, and any skip or delivery restrictions on the street. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting.
Many front garden changes are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered driveways may need permeable surfacing or suitable drainage, and some boundary walls, railings or gates can be restricted by height rules. If your property is in a conservation area or has specific conditions, additional consents may apply. We’ll flag likely requirements early and can help you check Southwark guidance before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as driveways, paving, walls and fencing, subject to normal use and proper care. This covers issues caused by installation defects, for example unstable paving due to inadequate sub-base preparation. Materials are covered by relevant manufacturer guarantees where applicable. We also give aftercare guidance for planting and lawns to help everything establish well.
For SE5 period homes, popular choices include clay pavers, granite setts, resin-bound gravel, and porcelain or sandstone paving for crisp pathways. Boundary treatments often combine brick walls with railings, or contemporary slatted fencing for privacy. Planting can range from structured evergreens to cottage-style perennials, with lawn or low-water groundcovers. We’ll present samples, explain maintenance levels, and design a scheme that suits your property style and daily routine.
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