Transform slopes and boundaries with Gabion Walls in Brockley, built for strength and style. From retaining walls to planters and seating, we tailor every cage, stone fill and finish to your garden.
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Gabion walls are a practical way to hold back soil, define spaces and add texture without bulky brickwork. In SE4, they work brilliantly for gardens with changes in level, especially around Hilly Fields and the surrounding streets. We design gabions as retaining walls, dividers, raised planters or even integrated seating. The result is a clean, modern structure that still feels at home alongside period homes.
Our team regularly builds gabion walls across the Brockley area, including Honor Oak and Crofton Park, where access can be tight and gardens are often long and terraced. Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions commonly need discreet retaining solutions that won’t overwhelm smaller plots. Gabions suit these properties because they’re modular, quick to build and visually lighter than solid masonry. We also match stone fills to existing paving, brick tones and planting schemes.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage and load requirements, then provide a clear design and itemised quotation. Installation is handled by our in-house landscapers, with careful ground preparation, proper foundations and neat edging so the wall stays true over time. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable scheduling, tidy working practices and straightforward communication. Every gabion build is finished to a consistent standard and backed by our warranty.
In the London Borough of Lewisham, we often encounter mixed ground, mature tree roots and narrow side access typical of terrace streets. We plan deliveries and waste removal around local parking restrictions and neighbour considerations. Where gardens sit on a gradient, we prioritise drainage and stable base layers to prevent movement. Our designs also respect the character of Brockley’s period homes while adding a contemporary, durable feature.
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Costs vary with height, length, access and the stone fill you choose. As a guide, small decorative gabion planters or dividers often start around £700–£1,500. Medium retaining sections commonly fall in the £1,800–£4,500 range, while larger engineered retaining walls with foundations, steps or lighting can be £5,000–£12,000+. We’ll survey your SE4 site and provide an itemised quotation.
Most gabion projects take 1–3 days once materials are on site. A simple planter or short divider can be completed in a day, while retaining walls with excavation, drainage and multiple tiers typically take 2–5 days. Timescales depend on access (common around Brockley’s terraces), spoil removal, weather, and whether we’re integrating seating, steps, lighting or water features. We confirm a schedule before starting.
Many garden walls and landscaping works are permitted development, but rules can change depending on height, proximity to highways, and whether the property is listed or in a conservation area. Retaining walls can also need extra consideration where they affect drainage or neighbouring land. We’ll advise during the site visit and, if needed, help you check requirements with the London Borough of Lewisham before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our gabion wall installations, covering issues such as poor assembly, instability caused by incorrect base preparation, or drainage details not installed as specified. The warranty is valid when the wall is used as designed and not altered by third parties. We also use quality galvanised cages and suitable stone fills to support long-term durability in outdoor conditions.
You can choose from a wide range of stone fills, including limestone, granite, flint, recycled concrete or mixed river cobbles, depending on the look you want. We build gabions as retaining walls, seating, raised planters, dividers and surrounds for water features, with optional integrated lighting. Cages can be made to custom sizes for awkward corners and tight access. We’ll bring samples and recommend options that suit your garden style and budget.
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