Front Garden Landscaping in Kennington that elevates kerb appeal and day-to-day practicality. From smart driveways and pathways to planting, lighting and discreet bin storage, we design for SE11 homes and busy streets.
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A well-planned front garden makes a bigger difference than most homeowners expect—especially on SE11 streets near The Oval cricket ground and Kennington Park. We create front spaces that work hard: clear access, tidy boundaries, and planting that looks good year-round. Whether you need a new driveway, a safer pathway, or a complete refresh with walls, fencing and lighting, we tailor the layout to your home and the pavement line. The result is a front garden that feels considered, not cluttered.
Kennington’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks often come with narrow plots, raised thresholds and shared access routes. We’re used to designing around railings, steps, basement lightwells and existing services, while keeping the frontage sympathetic to period details. For homes around Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle, we also plan for high footfall and visibility from the street. Planting palettes are chosen to suit aspect, shade patterns and the urban microclimate.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear design proposal covering levels, drainage and materials. Our team handles groundwork, paving, planting, fencing/walls, lighting and finishing touches such as bin storage, with tidy working practices throughout. You’ll get transparent scheduling, practical guidance on maintenance, and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Local homeowners choose us for reliable communication and a finish that lasts.
Front garden landscaping Kennington area projects often need careful level management, as many properties sit above pavement height with steps and retaining edges. We plan drainage to reduce surface water issues and can specify permeable paving where appropriate. Access can be tight, so we organise deliveries and waste removal with minimal disruption, factoring in local parking constraints. We also keep designs in tune with Lambeth streetscapes, from Georgian squares to Victorian terrace frontages.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, simple front garden refreshes (pathway repairs, planting and tidy-up) often start around £2,500–£6,000. New paving or a small driveway with edging and drainage commonly falls in the £6,000–£15,000 range. Full redesigns including walls/fencing, lighting and bin storage can be £15,000–£35,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on groundwork, levels and the amount of hard landscaping. A new path and planting can be completed in under a week, while a driveway with drainage, walls and lighting may take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, waste removal, curing times for concrete/mortar, and any specialist items such as bespoke gates or railings. We confirm a schedule before work begins.
Many front garden works are permitted development, but there are important rules—especially for driveways and surface water. If you’re creating or replacing a driveway over 5m², you may need permeable surfacing or drainage to a suitable area rather than the public sewer. Additional considerations can apply for listed buildings or conservation areas. We flag likely requirements early and can help you check Lambeth guidance before you commit.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as paving, edging, walls and structural groundwork, subject to normal use and maintenance. This covers issues arising from installation defects, such as settlement related to inadequate base preparation. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable, and we’ll advise on care to protect finishes. Planting is living material, so we offer practical aftercare guidance and seasonal checks by agreement.
For period properties, popular choices include clay pavers, natural stone setts, Yorkstone-style paving, and smart gravel with stabilisation grids. Boundaries often suit brick walls, timber slatted fencing, or metal railings, paired with layered planting for year-round structure. Lighting options range from discreet step lights to bollards and wall washers, and bin storage can be timber or composite with lockable doors. We’ll recommend options that suit your façade, levels, drainage needs and maintenance preferences, with samples where possible.
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