Front Garden Landscaping in West Dulwich that makes your home look smarter and work better day to day. From elegant driveways and pathways to planting, lighting and discreet bin storage, we design and build front gardens that suit SE21 period properties.
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West Dulwich homeowners often want a front garden that feels welcoming while staying practical for parking, bins and deliveries. We create tailored layouts close to West Dulwich station and around Belair Park, balancing hard landscaping with planting that softens the street scene. Whether you need a new driveway, safer steps, or a refreshed lawn, we’ll make the space look intentional and easy to maintain. Every design is built to suit the character of SE21.
The West Dulwich area is known for leafy roads and handsome Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions. These homes benefit from sympathetic materials, tidy boundary lines and planting that complements brickwork and iron railings. We regularly work with shallow front plots, sloping approaches and narrow side access, keeping disruption low. If you’re comparing front garden landscaping west dulwich area options, we can show solutions that suit both traditional and contemporary tastes.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, drainage and access, then provide a clear design and itemised quote. Our team handles excavation, sub-bases, edging, planting and finishing details such as lighting and bin storage, with tidy working practices throughout. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact and a realistic programme, plus aftercare advice to keep everything looking sharp. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clean workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Front gardens here often have clay-heavy soils and mature tree roots near Dulwich Wood, so we plan planting and excavation carefully. Parking and access can be tight on residential streets, so deliveries and waste removal are scheduled to minimise disruption. For front garden landscaping in London Borough of Lambeth, we also consider crossover requirements, drainage rules and permeable surfacing where needed. Our designs respect period boundaries and the established streetscape.
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Costs vary with size, levels and specification. As a guide, a simple refresh with soil improvement, planting and a small lawn is often £1,500–£4,000. New pathways typically start around £2,000–£6,000 depending on materials. A driveway with proper sub-base and permeable surfacing commonly falls between £6,000–£18,000+, with walls, fencing, lighting and bin storage added as required.
Most projects take 3–10 working days once materials are booked in. A planting-and-lawn makeover can be completed in 2–4 days, while a driveway with new edging, drainage and lighting is usually 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access, spoil removal, curing time for concrete bases, and whether we’re building walls or installing fencing. We’ll confirm a programme before starting and keep you updated daily.
Many front garden improvements are permitted development, but some elements can trigger rules. New or altered vehicle crossovers, changes to boundary walls, and non-permeable driveways over 5m² may require approval or specific drainage solutions. Conservation area considerations can also apply around period streets. We’ll advise on likely requirements, recommend permeable options, and help you check with Lambeth Council before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations such as driveways, pathways, walls and certain fencing, covering workmanship and structural integrity when installed to our specification. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like paving, lighting and fixtures, and we pass those details on to you. Planting is living material, so we provide clear aftercare guidance and can offer maintenance visits to help it establish well.
We design to suit period homes and modern tastes, using options such as clay pavers, granite setts, resin-bound gravel, porcelain paving, and permeable block paving for driveways. For boundaries, we install brick walls, timber or composite fencing, and smart railings, with integrated lighting for paths and entrances. Planting can be evergreen structure, cottage-style borders, or low-maintenance architectural schemes. We’ll guide you through samples and a layout that fits your budget and parking needs.
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