Upgrade your garden levels with Gabion Walls in Kensington that look sharp and perform brilliantly. We build retaining walls, seating, planters and dividers with premium stone fills, optional lighting and bespoke sizing.
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Kensington gardens often need strong, discreet structure to manage levels without losing style. Our gabion walls suit everything from smart dividers to raised planters and integrated seating near Holland Park and Kensington High Street. The stone-filled baskets create a contemporary, architectural finish that complements mature planting and paved terraces. We can also incorporate water features and lighting for evening impact.
Homeowners across W8 and W14 typically want solutions that respect high-value façades and well-proportioned outdoor spaces. We regularly work with stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions where access can be tight and finishes must be immaculate. Gabions are ideal for stabilising slopes, edging terraces and creating usable zones without bulky brickwork. Designs can be tailored to match existing stonework, metalwork and garden lighting schemes.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage and load requirements, then provide a clear design and specification. Every build is set out accurately, with proper foundations and careful stone placement for a consistent face. We keep the site tidy, coordinate deliveries, and communicate timings so you can plan around your household. Local clients choose us for dependable workmanship, transparent advice and a 10-year warranty.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means planning for restricted access, controlled parking and timed deliveries. Around South Kensington and Notting Hill, many gardens sit above basements, so we assess load paths and avoid unnecessary weight where needed. We also factor in drainage and existing services before excavation. Our approach keeps installations compliant, tidy and suited to premium property settings.
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Costs in Kensington vary with height, length, access and the stone fill you choose. As a guide, small decorative features and planters often start from around £900–£2,500, while retaining sections commonly fall in the £250–£450 per linear metre range. Larger engineered retaining walls with foundations, steps, seating or lighting can be £5,000–£15,000+. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most gabion wall projects take 1–3 days for a small planter or divider, and 3–7 days for a longer retaining wall with groundwork. Timescales depend on excavation depth, spoil removal, access for materials, and whether we’re adding seating, planters, lighting or a water feature. If drainage upgrades or new paving edges are included, allow extra time. We confirm a schedule before work starts.
Many garden walls and landscaping works are permitted development, but rules can change depending on wall height, proximity to highways, listed building status and conservation areas common in Kensington. If your property is a period conversion or within a protected setting, additional constraints may apply. We’ll flag likely requirements, check relevant guidance, and advise if you should seek consent from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before installation.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our gabion wall workmanship, covering issues linked to installation such as movement from inadequate foundations or incorrect assembly. The warranty assumes normal use and that the wall isn’t altered or overloaded after completion. We also use quality baskets and suitable stone fills to reduce settling and bulging. You’ll receive care guidance to keep the wall looking crisp over time.
Gabions are highly flexible: choose from various stone fills such as limestone, granite, flint or mixed river cobbles, and we can blend colours to suit your paving and planting. We design custom sizes for retaining walls, seating, planters and dividers, with neat corner details and capped tops where preferred. Optional lighting can be integrated for steps and edges, and water features can be built into the layout. We’ll recommend options based on your garden style and budget.
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