Those challenging slopes around Keston's woodland edges deserve more than basic retaining solutions. Gabion walls blend engineering prowess with natural stone aesthetics, creating structures that complement the area's semi-rural character perfectly.
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Keston's undulating terrain presents unique opportunities for creative landscaping. Properties backing onto the Common often grapple with level changes that standard fencing simply can't address. Stone-filled gabion baskets solve these elevation puzzles whilst adding textural interest that echoes the local geology. The wire mesh cages, packed with carefully selected aggregate, create permeable barriers that manage water naturally.
Construction begins with precise excavation to establish proper foundations - particularly crucial given BR2's clay-heavy substrate. Galvanised steel cages arrive flat-packed, assembling on-site using helical connectors that ensure long-term stability. Rock selection matters: angular stones lock together internally, preventing settlement over decades. Drainage considerations integrate seamlessly, with geotextile membranes preventing soil migration whilst maintaining the structure's inherent permeability.
Eight years managing Keston's trickiest garden transformations taught us which approaches actually work here. Local knowledge means understanding how spring water runoff affects different parts of the postcode, especially near Holwood and Leaves Green.
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Typical residential projects range £180-280 per linear metre, influenced by access constraints and wall height. A standard 15-metre boundary treatment usually totals £3,200-4,800 including groundworks.
Absolutely - from Keston Mark across to Nash, including properties near Fishponds Road and the Hayes Lane area. Recent installations near Heathfield House showcase our local portfolio.
Initial site assessment typically happens within 5-7 days. Full installation for average-sized projects completes in 8-12 working days, weather permitting.
Each gabion structure carries decade-long protection against defects. The galvanised cages themselves resist corrosion for 50+ years in Keston's conditions, with stone fill essentially permanent.
Certainly - trailing plants like ivy or clematis establish readily. Some clients opt for pre-planted pockets using smaller aggregate zones, creating living walls that mature beautifully over seasons.
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