Fine Landscaping are trusted Garden Building Contractors in Elephant & Castle, creating beautiful, hard-wearing garden buildings. From garden offices to pergolas, we design and build to suit your space, access and lifestyle. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines and a premium finish.
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Elephant & Castle gardens are changing fast, and homeowners want outdoor space that works harder. We build garden offices, summer houses, garden rooms, sheds and workshops that feel like a natural extension of your home. Whether you’re near Elephant Park or around Walworth, we’ll tailor the footprint, finishes and insulation to your plot. We also design features such as gazebos and pergolas to add structure and shade.
The area’s mix of modern high-rises, Victorian terraces and new-build apartments means no two gardens are the same. In SE1 and SE17, we often work with compact courtyards, long terrace gardens and communal boundaries that need careful detailing. Our team plans around overlooking, noise, and practical storage needs, creating spaces that look refined and function year-round. If access is tight, we specify modular builds and smart material choices to keep disruption down.
We start with a site visit and measured survey, then provide concept options, a fixed-scope specification and a clear programme. Every build is handled by experienced trades, with careful foundations, drainage consideration and weatherproof detailing. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, clean working practices and dependable aftercare. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
As garden building contractors in London Borough of Southwark, we plan for urban access, controlled parking and shared boundaries. Around Strata Tower and the wider regeneration zone, properties can have restricted routes, lifts, or limited storage for materials, so we schedule deliveries and use modular components where needed. Ground conditions can vary, so we select the right base system and manage drainage to protect the structure. We also keep an eye on local constraints such as conservation considerations and neighbour proximity.
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Costs vary by size, insulation, glazing and internal finish. As a guide, a quality shed or small workshop often starts around £1,500–£4,000. Insulated garden offices and garden rooms commonly fall between £8,000–£25,000+, depending on electrics, heating, cladding and foundations. Larger log cabins, bespoke pergolas or gazebos can range from £3,000–£20,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Timescales depend on complexity and access. A pergola or gazebo is often completed in 1–3 days. A shed, summer house or small workshop typically takes 3–7 days including base preparation. Fully insulated garden rooms and offices usually take 2–6 weeks from start on site, especially where electrics, plastering and bespoke glazing are included. Lead times for materials and any council checks can also affect the schedule.
Many garden buildings can be installed under permitted development, especially if they’re single-storey and within height and boundary limits. However, rules can change for flats, listed buildings, conservation areas, and where the structure is used as sleeping accommodation. In Southwark, we review your property type, proposed dimensions and placement, then advise on planning or lawful development options. If permission is needed, we can support with drawings and specifications for your application.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our garden building installations, covering issues arising from our construction such as structural fixing, weatherproof detailing and build quality. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like doors, windows, membranes, cladding systems and electrics components. We’ll explain what’s covered before work starts and provide care guidance to keep timber, roofs and finishes performing well. After completion, we’re available for snagging and maintenance advice.
We offer a wide range of styles, from contemporary garden rooms with aluminium doors to traditional summer houses and log cabins. Popular options include composite or timber cladding, EPDM or felt roofing, double glazing, integrated lighting and sockets, and insulated walls/floors for year-round comfort. For pergolas and gazebos, we can add slatted roofs, climbing supports or privacy screens. We’ll help you choose finishes that suit your home, budget and maintenance preferences.
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