Fine Landscaping are trusted Garden Contractors in Crystal Palace, delivering complete garden builds with a premium finish. From patios and fencing to planting and water features, we manage every stage. Based in Norbury, we’re around 15 minutes away for responsive, local service.
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Crystal Palace gardens often need smart planning to make the most of sloping plots and big views. Whether you’re near Crystal Palace Park or closer to Anerley, we build outdoor spaces that feel cohesive, practical and beautiful. Our team handles full garden builds, from initial clearance through to final planting. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines and finishes that suit period homes and modern conversions alike.
Homes across Upper Norwood, Penge and Gipsy Hill include Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions with varied plot sizes. We’re experienced in upgrading tired lawns, awkward side returns and long, narrow gardens common around SE19 and SE20. Hard landscaping is designed to improve levels, drainage and usable space, while soft landscaping brings year-round structure. The result is a garden that looks established, not newly “dropped in”.
We start with a site visit, discuss how you want to use the space, then provide a clear proposal covering materials, build stages and aftercare. Our crew protects access routes, keeps disruption low, and leaves the site clean at the end of each day. Homeowners choose us because we communicate well, show up when we say we will, and deliver consistent detailing. All builds are completed to a specification you can rely on, with a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Crystal Palace sits across borough boundaries, so requirements can differ between Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham. We plan work with access and parking in mind, especially on tighter residential roads and steep sections near the hilltop. Many gardens have clay soils and mature trees, so we adapt foundations, drainage and planting choices accordingly. If your property is a conversion with shared boundaries, we’re careful with party walls, fencing lines and neighbour considerations.
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Costs vary with access, levels, materials and how much is being rebuilt. As a guide, garden clearance and tidy-ups often start from £300–£900. A new patio or decking area commonly ranges from £2,500–£8,000 depending on size and finish. Full garden builds with walls, lighting, planting and drainage are often £10,000–£40,000+. We’ll itemise options so you can control the budget.
Smaller projects like fencing or a compact patio can take 2–5 days. A medium garden refurbishment with hard landscaping and planting is commonly 2–4 weeks. Full builds with level changes, retaining walls, multiple zones and water features often take 4–8+ weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for specialist materials. We provide a staged programme before work begins.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, especially like-for-like patios, decking at appropriate heights, and typical fencing. However, rules can change with boundary wall heights, listed buildings, conservation areas, and drainage requirements for paved areas. Because Crystal Palace spans multiple boroughs, we check the relevant council guidance for your address and flag anything that may need approval. If permissions are required, we can help you prepare the information needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our hard landscaping installations, including patios, decking substructures, retaining walls and built features, when installed to our specification. This covers defects arising from installation rather than misuse or extreme events. Materials are supplied with manufacturer warranties where applicable, and we’ll pass those details on at handover. We also advise on maintenance so your garden continues to perform and look its best.
We design around how you live, the property style and the site conditions. Popular choices include porcelain paving for clean, low-maintenance terraces, sandstone for a softer period look, and composite or hardwood decking for warm entertaining areas. For boundaries we install closeboard, slatted or trellis-topped fencing, plus brick or rendered walls. Planting can range from architectural evergreens to pollinator-friendly borders, and we can add water features for gentle sound and movement.
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