Gabion Walls in South Croydon built for strength, drainage and standout design. From retaining walls to seating, planters and dividers, we tailor every cage and stone fill to your garden.
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If your garden drops away or needs clearer structure, gabions offer a robust, modern solution. We design and build gabion retaining walls, dividers and raised planters that suit South Croydon’s greener plots and sloping sections. Many projects are close to South Croydon station and the CR2 streets where space, access and finish matter. The result is a wall that looks crisp, drains well and lasts.
South Croydon has a mix of large detached homes, 1930s semis and Victorian villas, often with long gardens and changes in level. We regularly build gabion walls South Croydon area homeowners use to terrace lawns, form seating around patios, or edge driveways and side returns. In Sanderstead, Purley and Selsdon, we also create gabion planters and feature dividers to add privacy without heavy brickwork. Every design is sized to the property and the way you use the space.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage routes and the best line for foundations. You’ll receive clear options for cage sizes, stone fills and finishing details such as lighting or integrated seating. Our team builds with proper bases, secure tying and neat alignment so the wall stays straight and stable. Fine Landscaping backs workmanship with a 10-year warranty, and we keep the site tidy from start to sign-off.
In the London Borough of Croydon, gardens often combine clay-heavy soil with sloping ground, so we prioritise drainage and stable bases. Around CR2, access can be narrow, so we plan deliveries and stone handling to minimise disruption. We also consider nearby trees and roots, especially close to green spaces such as Croham Hurst Woods. Our designs suit the area’s larger plots and period homes without looking out of place.
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Costs vary by height, length, cage depth, stone type and site access. As a guide, smaller decorative sections or planters often start from around £250–£450 per linear metre, while structural retaining gabions are commonly £450–£900+ per linear metre. Curves, steps, excavation, waste removal and integrated lighting or seating can increase the budget. We’ll provide a detailed written estimate after a site visit.
Most garden gabion projects take 1–3 days for a straightforward run, including base preparation and filling. Larger retaining walls, stepped levels, or multiple features (planters, seating and dividers) typically take 3–7 days. Timescales depend on excavation depth, ground conditions, access for materials, and whether we’re coordinating with paving, drainage or planting works. We’ll confirm a schedule before we start.
Many gabion walls in rear gardens are permitted development, especially when they’re not adjacent to a highway and aren’t unusually tall. However, rules can change for front gardens, boundary walls, listed buildings, conservation areas, or where a wall supports significant ground levels. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can advise what to check with the London Borough of Croydon before work begins.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year workmanship warranty on our gabion wall installations. This covers issues arising from installation, such as movement caused by inadequate base preparation, poor alignment, or fixing and tying errors. It doesn’t cover accidental impact damage, extreme ground movement outside normal conditions, or problems caused by later alterations by others. We also use quality cages and stone fills for long-term durability.
We can build gabions as retaining walls, seating, planters, water-feature surrounds or privacy dividers, with custom cage sizes to suit your levels. Popular stone fills include limestone, granite, flint, recycled brick and mixed river cobbles, with options for uniform or layered looks. We can also add low-voltage lighting to highlight texture at night. We’ll bring samples and help you choose a finish that suits your home and paving.
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