Transform sloping gardens and tired boundaries with Gabion Walls in East Dulwich. We design and build bespoke stone-filled features for retaining, seating, planters and dividers—built to last and look exceptional.
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Gabion walls bring a crisp, architectural look while solving practical garden problems such as level changes and awkward boundaries. In SE22, they’re ideal for creating retaining walls, raised planters and stylish dividers without the bulk of traditional masonry. We regularly work near Lordship Lane and around Peckham Rye, where gardens often need clever zoning for play, dining and planting. The result is a robust structure with a premium finish that suits East Dulwich’s character.
Our local projects often involve Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions with compact plots and mixed levels. We tailor gabion designs to suit narrow side returns, basement lightwells and stepped patios, keeping access and neighbour considerations in mind. Whether you’re after a low seating wall for entertaining or a stronger retaining solution for a raised lawn, we build to the loads and drainage your garden needs. This approach makes gabion walls east dulwich area homeowners choose for both style and performance.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage routes and foundations, then provide a clear design and itemised quote. Every installation uses quality baskets, correct bracing and well-graded stone fill for a clean face and long-term stability. We protect paving and planting, keep the site tidy, and communicate daily so there are no surprises. Fine Landscaping is based just 20 minutes away, so support and aftercare are straightforward.
Gardens across the London Borough of Southwark often have clay-heavy soils and varied levels, so we design gabions with proper foundations and drainage to prevent movement. Access can be tight on streets near Dulwich Park and around SE22 terraces, so we plan deliveries, loading and waste removal carefully. Where parking restrictions apply, we schedule efficiently and keep materials compact and secure. We also match finishes to period brickwork and contemporary extensions common in the area.
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Costs depend on height, length, access, and the stone fill you choose. As a guide, small decorative or seating gabions often start from around £250–£450 per linear metre, while engineered retaining gabions are commonly £450–£900+ per linear metre. Steps, lighting, bespoke planters, and difficult access near SE22 terraces can increase costs. We’ll survey levels and provide an itemised quote.
Most small gabion features (planters, dividers, short seating walls) take 1–3 days once materials are on site. Larger retaining walls typically take 3–7 days, depending on excavation, base preparation, and the amount of stone to place. Timescales are affected by access for deliveries, ground conditions, and whether you’re combining the wall with paving, steps, or lighting. We confirm a schedule before starting.
In many rear gardens, gabion walls are permitted development, especially where they’re not forming a boundary next to a highway. Permission may be needed if the wall is near the front boundary, exceeds certain heights, affects visibility, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll flag any risks during the site visit and can help you check Southwark guidance before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our gabion wall installations, covering issues such as structural movement caused by incorrect installation, basket fixing failures, and base preparation defects. The warranty assumes normal use and that drainage routes aren’t later blocked or altered by other works. We also use reputable gabion systems and quality stone fills to reduce long-term settlement and keep faces looking sharp.
Gabions are highly flexible: we can build retaining walls, seating, planters, water feature surrounds and dividers in custom sizes. Popular stone fills include limestone, granite, flint, and recycled brick or mixed aggregates for a softer, reclaimed look. We can add timber or stone capping, integrate steps, and include low-voltage lighting for night-time use. We’ll recommend options that suit your paving, planting style and budget.
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