Fine Landscaping are trusted Garden Building Contractors in Dulwich, creating standout garden offices, rooms and timber structures. From East Dulwich to Dulwich Village, we design and build spaces that look right with period homes and work brilliantly year-round.
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Dulwich gardens deserve buildings that feel like a natural extension of the home, not an afterthought. Whether you want a garden office for hybrid working, a summer house for entertaining, or a pergola to frame planting, we deliver a crisp, premium finish. We regularly work near Dulwich Park and around East Dulwich, with builds tailored to the plot, access and daily use. Every structure is planned for comfort, durability and long-term value.
Many properties across SE21, SE22 and SE24 are Georgian and Victorian houses with generous rear gardens, plus larger detached homes around West Dulwich and Herne Hill. These settings often call for sympathetic proportions, quality timber detailing and considered placement to protect light and sightlines. We match designs to existing brickwork, boundary treatments and period features, so the new building feels intentional. If you need storage, a workshop, or a multi-use garden room, we’ll shape it around how you live.
Our process starts with a site visit and clear specification: intended use, insulation requirements, power and lighting, and preferred style. We handle base preparation, drainage considerations, the build itself, and tidy finishing touches such as cladding, glazing and guttering. You’ll get transparent stages, realistic timeframes and workmanship you can rely on. Local homeowners choose us for careful site management, respectful neighbours-first working, and consistent quality control.
As garden building contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we plan builds around common constraints such as narrow side passages, controlled parking, and close neighbours. Dulwich’s mature trees and established planting can affect foundations and shading, so we assess ground conditions and position buildings for light and longevity. We also consider period architecture typical of Dulwich Village and West Dulwich, keeping proportions and finishes in harmony. Where needed, we help you navigate local rules and practicalities before work starts.
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Costs vary by size, insulation, glazing and the type of structure. In Dulwich, a quality shed or small workshop often starts around £1,500–£4,000, while summer houses and gazebos are commonly £4,000–£12,000 depending on specification. Fully insulated garden rooms or garden offices with electrics and premium finishes are typically £12,000–£35,000+. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design is agreed and materials are booked in. A simple shed base and install can be completed in a few days, while insulated garden rooms with electrics, plastering and fitted joinery usually take longer. Timescales depend on access, groundwork requirements, weather, and the complexity of roofing and glazing. We confirm a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden buildings fall under permitted development, particularly single-storey structures within height limits and positioned appropriately from boundaries. However, rules can change depending on your property, previous extensions, conservation considerations, and how the building will be used (for example, sleeping accommodation). We’ll review your plans against current guidance for the London Borough of Southwark and advise if a planning application or lawful development certificate is sensible.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our garden building installations, covering issues caused by construction defects such as fixings, structural assembly and weatherproofing details. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to materials like roofing membranes, doors, windows and cladding products. We also explain maintenance requirements for timber finishes so your building stays protected. If anything needs adjustment after installation, we respond quickly and professionally.
You can choose from traditional timber summer houses, modern garden rooms with composite cladding, robust workshops, log cabins, pergolas and gazebos. Popular options include cedar or larch cladding, EPDM or felt roofing, aluminium or uPVC glazing, and insulated panel systems for year-round comfort. We’ll help you select a style that suits your Dulwich property, then refine layout, door positions and finishes for the best light, privacy and access.
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