Front Garden Landscaping in Downham that makes arriving home feel better every day. We design and build smart driveways, planting and lighting that suit BR1 homes and modern life.
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A well-planned front garden improves kerb appeal, parking and day-to-day practicality. We deliver complete front garden landscaping for Downham homeowners, from new driveways and pathways to planting, walls and discreet bin storage. Whether you’re near Downham Fields or heading past Downham Health and Leisure Centre, we create frontages that look crisp and work hard. Expect premium materials, tidy detailing and a finish that suits the street.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage estates, 1930s semis and post-war housing, each with different proportions and access. We design to match the character of your property while improving usability, drainage and privacy. Many homes benefit from clearer path layouts, refreshed boundary fencing and low-maintenance planting. If you’re in BR1 close to Grove Park or Bellingham, we’ll tailor the look to your plot and parking needs.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear design plan, then provide a written quotation with options. Our team handles groundworks, levels and drainage carefully, keeping disruption low and the site tidy. You’ll get practical advice on materials, lighting positions and planting that performs year-round. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, workmanship you can see, and aftercare guidance once the build is complete.
Front gardens in the London Borough of Lewisham often need careful attention to drainage and levels, especially where driveways meet the pavement. We plan access for deliveries and waste collection, and we design around typical plot widths found across Downham’s estate roads. Where parking is tight, we optimise turning space and keep pathways clear. We also consider boundary treatments that suit neighbouring properties and maintain a coherent streetscape.
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Costs vary by size, access and specification. As a guide, a simple refresh with planting, edging and a new path can start from £2,500–£6,000. A new driveway with drainage, walls or fencing often falls around £6,000–£15,000. Larger projects with premium paving, lighting and bespoke bin storage can be £15,000–£30,000+. We’ll itemise options so you can choose what matters most.
Most projects take 3–10 working days once we start on site. A small pathway, planting and lawn replacement may be completed in under a week, while a full rebuild with driveway, walls, fencing and lighting typically takes 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on excavation depth, drainage requirements, curing time for concrete, and material lead times. We confirm a programme before work begins and keep you updated daily.
Many front garden improvements are permitted development, but some driveway changes can trigger rules around drainage and surface water. If you’re creating or replacing a driveway over 5m², using permeable surfacing or directing water to a suitable soakaway is usually required. There may also be restrictions for walls, railings or properties on certain roads. We check the basics, advise on compliant materials, and can support any applications if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our hard landscaping installations, covering issues such as structural failure due to poor installation (for example, unstable sub-bases, movement from inadequate compaction, or defective jointing). Manufacturer warranties apply to many products we use, including paving and lighting components. Your warranty remains valid when the garden is used normally and maintained as advised. We also offer practical aftercare guidance for planting and lawns.
Homeowners often choose block paving or porcelain for driveways and paths, with brick edging to suit 1930s and post-war styles. For planting, evergreen structure with seasonal colour keeps the frontage neat without heavy maintenance. Fencing and low walls can add privacy while keeping sightlines safe for driveways. We can add warm LED lighting, smart gate access, and tailored bin storage. We’ll bring samples and recommend options that suit your budget and the property’s character.
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