Transform slopes and tired boundaries with Gabion Walls in Woolwich that look architectural and last. We build bespoke retaining walls, seating and planters with premium stone fills and optional lighting.
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Woolwich gardens often need smart structure—especially around the Royal Arsenal and along streets leading to Woolwich Town Centre. Gabions create strong retaining walls and crisp dividers without the heavy look of solid masonry. They’re ideal for levelling patios, framing planting, or forming raised beds where space is tight. We design each build to suit your layout, access and finish preferences across SE18.
From Victorian terraces in Plumstead and Charlton to converted arsenal buildings and modern apartments near the Elizabeth Line, outdoor spaces in Woolwich vary hugely. We tailor gabion wall heights, depths and faces to match period brickwork or contemporary paving. Where gardens sit on changes in level, gabions provide stability while still allowing drainage. The result is a practical feature that suits both compact courtyards and larger family gardens.
We start with a site visit, levels check and clear design options, then confirm stone choice, cage specification and foundations before work begins. Our team works neatly, manages spoil responsibly and keeps you updated at each stage. Every installation is built for strength, drainage and clean lines, with a 10-year warranty for peace of mind. Homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, premium materials and reliable scheduling—just 40 minutes from our Norbury base.
Across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we often encounter mixed ground conditions and made-up areas from older developments, so we specify stable bases and proper geotextiles where needed. Access can be restricted near the Royal Arsenal and busier routes to the Woolwich Ferry, so we plan deliveries, parking and lifting carefully. We also design gabion heights and setbacks to suit smaller SE18 plots and shared boundaries. If required, we can coordinate with managing agents for apartment blocks and communal spaces.
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Costs depend on wall height, length, foundation requirements and the stone fill you choose. As a guide in the Woolwich area, smaller decorative features and planters often start from around £800–£1,800, while retaining walls commonly fall between £200–£450 per linear metre. Larger, taller engineered walls with steps, seating or lighting can be £3,000–£10,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most domestic gabion projects take 1–3 days, depending on excavation, access and the amount of stone to place. Simple planters or dividers can often be completed in a day, while retaining walls with foundations, drainage layers and multiple tiers may take 3–5 days. Timescales also change if we’re integrating seating, water features or lighting. We confirm a programme before starting and keep disruption as low as possible.
Many garden walls and landscaping works are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to highways, and whether your property is listed or in a conservation area. In Woolwich, some converted buildings and managed developments may also have additional conditions. We’ll advise on likely requirements and can help you check council guidance for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. If permission or consent is needed, we’ll ensure the design complies before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our gabion wall installations. This covers issues arising from installation defects, such as cage alignment, base preparation and structural stability when built to the agreed specification. Materials are also sourced from reputable suppliers, with manufacturer warranties where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental impact damage, unauthorised alterations, or failures caused by changes to ground conditions outside the original scope. We’ll explain care and maintenance at handover.
Gabions are highly flexible: choose from various stone fills such as granite, limestone, flint, recycled brick or mixed river cobbles, depending on the look you want. We can build retaining walls, seating, planters, dividers and even water-feature surrounds, with custom sizes to suit your garden. For a sharper finish, we can use graded stone, face-stone detailing, or timber/stone caps. We’ll bring samples and help you match finishes to your paving and planting scheme.
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