Front Garden Landscaping in Oval that makes your property look sharper from the pavement. We design and build driveways, planting, lighting and discreet bin storage that suit SE11 streets.
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From Georgian terraces near The Oval cricket ground to mansion flats by Oval tube station, first impressions matter. Our front garden landscaping focuses on clean lines, practical access and planting that looks good year-round. Whether you need a new driveway, a safer pathway, or a complete refresh with lighting and fencing, we tailor it to your frontage. We also integrate bin storage so everything stays tidy from the street.
The Oval area features compact front gardens, raised thresholds and period details that deserve sympathetic design. We regularly work across Kennington and Vauxhall, where Victorian terraces often need improved drainage and better use of limited space. For mansion flats, we can create shared entrances with robust paving and low-maintenance planting. Every scheme is planned to complement brickwork, railings and original boundary lines.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage routes and discuss how you use the front space day to day. You’ll receive a clear proposal covering materials, build sequence and timescales, with options for planting, lighting and boundary upgrades. Our team keeps access safe and the site neat, especially on busy SE11 streets. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, quality workmanship and finishes built to last.
Front gardens around Oval often have tight access, resident parking controls and narrow pavements, so deliveries and waste removal need planning. We specify permeable surfaces where appropriate and manage levels to prevent water running towards thresholds. Period homes in the London Borough of Lambeth can have shallow foundations and older brickwork, so we avoid heavy-handed excavation and detail junctions carefully. We also help you navigate practical considerations such as dropped kerbs and boundary treatments.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, simple front garden refreshes with planting and edging often start from £1,500–£3,500. New paving or pathways typically range from £3,000–£8,000, while a driveway with drainage and crossover preparation can be £6,000–£18,000+. Adding walls, fencing, lighting and bespoke bin storage will increase the budget. We provide an itemised proposal after a site visit.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on the scope. A small pathway and planting scheme can be completed in under a week, while a full rebuild with driveway, walls, lighting and bin storage may take 2–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, waste removal logistics, curing time for concrete, and any services discovered in the ground. We agree a programme before starting and keep you updated daily.
Many front garden improvements are permitted, but there are important rules. For example, new or replacement driveways over a certain size may need permeable surfacing or suitable drainage to avoid planning issues. Dropped kerbs require approval, and properties in conservation areas can have extra restrictions on walls, railings and finishes. We check the likely requirements for your address in the London Borough of Lambeth and advise before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our hard landscaping workmanship, covering installation of paving, driveways, walls, steps and associated groundworks when used as intended. This includes issues such as movement caused by inadequate sub-base or poor compaction, and failures of installed drainage linked to our work. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. Planting is living material, so we advise on care and can offer maintenance options to help it establish well.
For period homes, popular choices include clay pavers, granite setts, Yorkstone-style paving, and resin-bound gravel for a neat, permeable finish. We also install smart boundary fencing, brick or rendered walls, and subtle LED path lighting. Planting often combines evergreen structure with seasonal colour, using shade-tolerant options where buildings cast long shadows. We help you choose materials that match your façade, budget and maintenance preferences, then supply samples before you decide.
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