Those steep banks along Wandsworth Common's edges? Perfect candidates for gabion walls. Stone-filled wire cages solve drainage nightmares whilst looking remarkably contemporary against Victorian brickwork.
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Wandsworth's mix of period properties and modern developments creates unique landscaping challenges. Gabion structures bring industrial elegance to sloping gardens, particularly where traditional retaining walls prove prohibitively expensive. Between Southfields station and the Thames, countless properties battle with level changes that these mesh baskets handle brilliantly.
Construction starts with galvanised steel mesh panels, assembled on-site into precise configurations. Local quarried stone fills each cage - typically 100-200mm cobbles that lock together under their own weight. Drainage happens naturally through gaps, preventing the hydrostatic pressure that topples conventional walls. Heights from 600mm garden edging to 3-metre retaining structures suit everything from Earlsfield's compact plots to Battersea's riverside developments.
Ten years installing gabions across SW18 means knowing which stone weathers best against London pollution. Every project receives structural calculations specific to your soil conditions - crucial given Wandsworth's varied geology from river clay to gravel terraces.
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Basic garden gabions run £180-250 per linear metre. Structural retaining walls needing groundwork push towards £400-600/m. Most Wandsworth gardens fall somewhere between at £300-350/m installed.
Absolutely - regular installations throughout SW18 from Garratt Lane to Trinity Road. Also covering neighbouring Southfields, Earlsfield and parts of Battersea where access permits.
Small decorative runs: 2-3 days. Average retaining wall (15-20m): one week. Larger structural projects might stretch to fortnight, weather permitting.
Full decade coverage on all metalwork and construction integrity. Galvanised cages resist rust for 50+ years minimum. Stone settling adjustments included first two years.
Dense stone filling reduces sound transmission significantly. Many clients near South Circular report noticeable noise reduction. Planting climbers through the mesh adds extra absorption whilst softening appearance.
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