Gabion Walls in Greenwich add structure, texture and long-lasting strength to your garden. From retaining walls to seating and planters, we build bespoke features with beautiful stone fills and optional lighting.
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Greenwich gardens often need practical solutions that still look refined, especially on sloping plots near Greenwich Park or tighter terraces around Maze Hill. Gabion walls deliver robust retaining and smart level changes without the heavy visual weight of solid masonry. They also work brilliantly as dividers, raised planters and informal seating. Fine Landscaping designs each build to suit your layout, access and finish preferences.
Across the Royal Borough of Greenwich you’ll find Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and modern waterfront apartments, each with different outdoor challenges. Period properties in Blackheath and Deptford frequently benefit from discreet retaining and boundary definition. Newer developments often suit crisp, contemporary gabion detailing with clean lines and integrated lighting. We tailor heights, baskets and stone grades so the result complements the architecture and the garden’s proportions.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage and load requirements, then provide a clear design and specification. Installation includes proper base preparation, geotextile separation where needed, and carefully packed stone for a neat face. We keep disruption low, manage waste responsibly and communicate timings from day one. Homeowners choose us for reliable workmanship, tidy sites and a finish built to last.
In SE10 we regularly work with mixed ground conditions, from made-up soils to heavier clay, so we specify bases and drainage accordingly. Access can be tight near the Cutty Sark and older streets, so we plan deliveries, parking and lifting methods in advance. Where properties sit close to boundaries, we design gabion dividers with safe setbacks and tidy edges. If council constraints apply, we’ll flag them early and help you stay compliant.
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Costs vary with height, length, access and the stone fill you choose. As a guide, smaller decorative features and planters often start from around £250–£450 per linear metre, while engineered retaining gabions are commonly £450–£900+ per linear metre. Steps, seating, lighting and complex level changes will increase the budget. We’ll survey your garden and provide a detailed, itemised estimate.
Most garden gabion projects take 1–3 days for planters, dividers or short runs, and 3–7 days for longer retaining walls with groundwork and drainage. Timescales depend on excavation depth, spoil removal, access for materials, and whether we’re integrating seating, lighting or water features. Wet weather and restricted delivery windows can also affect progress. We confirm a realistic schedule before work begins.
Many gabion walls in rear gardens are permitted development, particularly when they’re not creating major changes to boundary height or highway visibility. However, rules can differ for front gardens, listed buildings, conservation areas, or where a wall supports significant ground loads. We’ll check the basics during the survey and advise if you should contact the Royal Borough of Greenwich or seek formal approval before installation.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on gabion wall installations, covering issues arising from installation defects such as movement due to inadequate base preparation or poor assembly. The warranty applies when the wall is used as designed and not altered by others. Materials are also covered by relevant manufacturer guarantees where applicable. We document the build specification so you know exactly what’s been installed.
Gabions are highly adaptable: choose from various stone fills such as granite, limestone, flint or recycled aggregates, with different sizes for a tighter or more rugged look. We can build retaining walls, seating, planters, dividers and even water-feature surrounds, with custom basket sizes to suit your space. Optional lighting can be integrated for ambience and safety. We’ll recommend combinations that match your property and maintenance preferences.
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