Paths & entrances
The walk to the door
Victorian-style tiles, natural stone or block paving, laid with a fall away from the house.
Forest Hill · Front gardens
Front Garden Landscaping in Forest Hill
First impressions start at the gate.
We redesign front gardens in Forest Hill with new paths, walls, parking, bin storage and planting, built to look right with the house and to drain properly.
Free site survey · A quote tailored to your garden
Your garden, considered
A front garden has more jobs than it looks
The front garden is the first thing visitors see, but it also has to handle bins, bikes, deliveries and often a car. A good design fits all of that in without the space feeling cluttered.
We look at the route from the pavement to the door, where the bins live, whether you need parking, and how rainwater drains. Then we choose materials that suit the age and style of the house.
On Forest Hill's terraced streets, front gardens are small and highly visible, so a tiled path, a rebuilt low wall and a neat bin store often make the biggest difference.
Details from our portfolio
Front gardens and entrances
A selection from our front garden landscaping portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all Forest Hill projects.
Materials & possibilities
Front garden options
Most front gardens use two or three of these. We help you balance looks, practicality and budget.
Rainwater has to go somewhere
If a front garden is paved, rainwater must drain to a permeable surface, a soakaway or a lawn or border within the garden, otherwise planning permission may be needed for areas over five square metres. We design the falls and drainage with that in mind.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
We look at the frontage, the house style, drainage and any parking needs.
Design & quote
We agree materials and layout and give a written, itemised quote.
Build
Old surfaces and walls are removed, foundations and sub-base laid, and the new features built.
Finish
Planting, cleaning and a final walk round with you.
Documented project · Gipsy Hill SE19
Back fencing and a front picket fence in Gipsy Hill
This documented project in Gipsy Hill SE19 is about 2 miles from Forest Hill. New back fencing for two neighbouring gardens and a front picket fence, supplied and fitted in 4 days for £7,600 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the case studyA complete quote, not a guess
What affects the cost of a front garden?
Front gardens are usually smaller than rear gardens, but they often include walls, gates and tiled paths that take time to build well. Our Gemma project in Streatham combined a block-paved driveway, edging, drainage and a new gate with the back garden work.
Request your free quote- Removal
- Breaking out old concrete, paving or walls and taking it away.
- Walls & features
- Footings, brickwork, coping, railings and gates.
- Surfaces & drainage
- Paving or tiles, sub-base and the drainage needed for compliance.
Compare like for like. Check what happens to the old surface, how rainwater will drain, the wall foundation depth and whether gates and bin stores are included.
Forest Hill · SE23
Front Garden Landscaping planned around your Forest Hill property
We take front garden landscaping enquiries across Forest Hill, including Honor Oak, Sydenham and Horniman Gardens. Forest Hill's Victorian houses sit on hills, so many rear gardens slope and benefit from levels, steps and drainage. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 3 miles from Forest Hill.
Explore our service areasA few useful answers
Front Garden Landscaping in Forest Hill: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsCan I park on my front garden in Forest Hill?
Only if you have a dropped kerb approved by the council and the surface drains properly. We can build the parking area and point you to the council's dropped kerb application.
Can you restore an original Victorian tiled path?
Yes. We lay new geometric tile paths and can sometimes restore sections of an original one, depending on the condition of the tiles and the base.
How long does a front garden take?
Most front gardens take three to seven working days, depending on walls, gates and the amount of removal.
Will I still be able to get in and out?
Yes. We plan the work so you always have safe access to the front door, using temporary boards where needed.
Do you cover all of Forest Hill?
Yes. We work across Forest Hill (SE23), including Honor Oak, Sydenham and Horniman Gardens, and nearby areas such as Honor Oak and Sydenham. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 3 miles from Forest Hill.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your front garden landscaping project in Forest Hill. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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