Fine Landscaping are trusted Garden Building Contractors in Forest Hill, creating beautiful, hard-wearing structures that elevate your outdoor space. From garden offices to pergolas, we design and build to suit SE23 homes and lifestyles. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines and a premium finish.
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Forest Hill homeowners choose garden buildings that add usable space without compromising the garden. We design and build garden offices, summer houses, garden rooms, sheds, workshops, log cabins, gazebos and pergolas with a tailored look and practical layout. Whether you’re near Forest Hill station or visiting the Horniman Museum at weekends, we’ll create a structure that fits how you live. Every build is planned around your plot, privacy and year-round comfort in SE23.
The Forest Hill area has a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus period conversions where garden proportions and boundaries can be tight. We’re used to side access constraints, shared paths and neighbouring sightlines, so positioning and roof heights are carefully considered. If you’re close to Honor Oak or Sydenham, we’ll match materials and detailing to the character of the property. The result feels like a natural extension of the home, not an afterthought.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and clear, itemised proposal. We handle base preparation, drainage where needed, insulation options, electrics coordination and finishing details for a clean, professional result. You’ll get straightforward communication, tidy working practices and a schedule you can plan around. Local homeowners trust us because we deliver consistent quality and back it up with a written warranty.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, we often encounter sloping gardens and mixed ground conditions that need the right base and levels. Around Blythe Hill Fields and Devonshire Road Nature Reserve, plots can be exposed, so we consider wind loading, anchoring and roof detailing. Parking and deliveries in SE23 can be limited, so we plan materials drop-offs and access routes in advance. Our designs suit period homes while meeting practical constraints on site.
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Costs vary by size, insulation, glazing and internal fit-out. In SE23, a quality shed or small workshop often starts around £1,500–£4,000. A well-finished summer house or pergola is commonly £3,000–£10,000 depending on timber, roofing and detailing. Fully insulated garden rooms or garden offices with electrics and heating-ready construction typically range from £12,000–£35,000+. We’ll provide an itemised estimate after a site survey.
A simple shed or pergola can be completed in 1–3 days once materials are ready. Summer houses and small workshops commonly take 3–7 days, depending on base work and roof type. Insulated garden rooms and garden offices usually take 2–4 weeks from base to final finishes, especially if you want plasterboard, flooring and bespoke storage. Access, weather, ground preparation and electrical works can all affect timescales.
Many garden buildings fall under permitted development, particularly if they’re single-storey, within height limits and positioned appropriately within the garden. However, rules can change for flats/period conversions, listed buildings, or if you’re adding a structure close to boundaries or using it as sleeping accommodation. We’ll review your proposal against current guidance and flag when you may need a Lawful Development Certificate or planning application in Lewisham before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for garden buildings, covering construction-related issues such as framing integrity, fixings, and installation defects. Materials are also covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable (for example, roofing membranes, windows and doors). We’ll explain maintenance requirements—such as timber treatment schedules—to keep your structure performing at its best. If anything needs attention, we respond quickly and keep communication straightforward.
We offer a wide range of options, from contemporary garden rooms with composite cladding to traditional timber summer houses and log cabins. Popular choices include cedar or larch cladding, EPDM or felt roofing, aluminium or uPVC glazing, and insulated wall/roof systems for offices. Pergolas and gazebos can be built in timber with slatted roofs or polycarbonate coverings for light. We’ll guide you through layouts, finishes and lighting so it suits your home and budget.
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