Gabion Walls in Notting Hill add structure, drainage and a striking architectural finish to tight London gardens. From retaining walls to seating, planters and dividers, we build bespoke gabions with premium stone fills and optional lighting.
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Notting Hill gardens often need clever levels, privacy and robust boundaries without losing style. Our gabion walls suit everything from contemporary courtyards near Notting Hill Gate to family gardens a short walk from Portobello Road Market. They work brilliantly as retaining walls, raised planters or discreet dividers, while allowing water to drain naturally. The result is a clean, modern feature that still feels at home in W11.
We regularly design and install gabions across Holland Park, Bayswater and Ladbroke Grove, where space, access and finish quality matter. Many clients live in pastel-painted Victorian townhouses, mansion conversions and mews houses, so we plan builds that respect existing brickwork, paving and period detailing. Gabions are ideal where you want a durable structure without heavy-looking masonry. We can also integrate seating and planters to maximise usable space.
Fine Landscaping manages the full process: site survey, levels and drainage checks, design, supply and installation. We use properly graded stone, galvanised baskets and solid foundations so walls stay straight and stable. You’ll get clear specifications, tidy working practices and a schedule that suits busy London households. Homeowners choose us because we deliver crisp lines, reliable communication and long-lasting results.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means careful planning around access, resident parking and delivery slots. In the gabion walls Notting Hill area, we often deal with narrow mews entrances, basement lightwells and shared boundaries, so we design for safe handling and minimal disruption. We also consider drainage and nearby structures, especially where gardens sit above lower ground floors. Our approach keeps installations compliant, neat and neighbour-friendly.
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Costs vary with height, length, stone type and whether the wall is retaining or decorative. As a guide in W11, smaller features such as planters or low dividers often start around £250–£450 per linear metre, while engineered retaining gabions commonly fall between £450–£900+ per linear metre. Lighting, bespoke caps, steps, access constraints and spoil removal can increase the budget. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 2–5 days once materials are on site, depending on excavation, foundations and the amount of stone fill. A simple planter or seating run may be completed in a couple of days, while retaining walls with drainage, steps or multiple tiers can take a week or more. Timescales are affected by access (mews lanes, side passages), waste removal, and any coordination with paving or planting works.
Many garden walls and landscaping works are permitted development, but rules can change depending on wall height, proximity to a highway, and whether your property is listed or in a conservation area (common locally). For retaining structures, we also consider safety and neighbouring boundaries. We’ll advise on likely requirements and, where needed, help you check with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before work starts to avoid delays or compliance issues.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our gabion wall installations, covering issues such as movement caused by incorrect construction, poor base preparation or improper basket assembly. We also use quality galvanised baskets and suitable stone grading to reduce settlement and bulging over time. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, impact, or extreme events beyond reasonable design assumptions. You’ll receive care guidance to keep the feature looking sharp.
Gabions are highly flexible: choose from limestone, granite, flint, recycled concrete, or mixed decorative aggregates, with different sizes for a refined or rugged look. We can build retaining walls, raised planters, seating, water-feature surrounds and privacy dividers, plus integrate low-voltage lighting for steps and edges. Basket sizes and finishes are tailored to your space and style. We’ll bring samples and recommend fills that complement local brickwork and paving.
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