Fine Landscaping delivers Garden Contractors in Kennington for complete outdoor transformations. From patios and decking to planting, walls and water features, we build gardens that suit SE11 homes and busy London life.
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Kennington gardens often need smart planning to make the most of compact plots and long, narrow layouts. Whether you’re near The Oval cricket ground or walking distance from Kennington Park, we create outdoor spaces that feel calm, practical and beautifully finished. Our team handles everything from garden clearance to full builds, including patios, fencing and planting. You get one contractor, one schedule, and a clear standard of workmanship throughout.
Local properties in SE11 range from Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces to mansion blocks with shared access and strict management requirements. We’re used to working with side returns, basement flats and raised ground-floor gardens where levels and drainage matter. For clients in Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle, we design layouts that improve flow, privacy and usable space. Soft landscaping is chosen to thrive in urban conditions, with planting plans that look good year-round.
We start with a site visit, measured survey and a practical design that matches your budget and timescales. Hard landscaping is built on the right sub-bases, falls and drainage details, so patios and paths stay stable and safe. We keep neighbours informed, protect communal areas, and leave the site tidy each day. Homeowners choose us for reliable project management, premium materials, and a finish that lasts.
As garden contractors in London Borough of Lambeth, we plan around controlled parking, delivery restrictions and tight access common near Kennington tube station. Many gardens sit behind mansion blocks or terraces with narrow side passages, so we organise materials and waste removal efficiently. Ground conditions can vary, and we assess drainage early to prevent waterlogging on lawns and patios. Where boundaries are sensitive, we build walls and fencing with clean lines and compliant heights.
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Costs depend on access, levels, and the mix of hard and soft landscaping. In Kennington, a small refresh (clearance, minor paving repairs, new planting) often starts around £1,500–£4,000. A new patio or decking area typically ranges from £4,000–£12,000. Full garden builds with drainage, lighting prep, fencing, and planting commonly fall between £15,000–£45,000+ for larger or more complex sites.
Timescales vary with size and complexity. A straightforward patio and planting scheme may take 1–2 weeks, while a full garden build with demolition, groundworks, walls/fencing, and new surfaces often takes 3–8 weeks. Factors include access through narrow passages, skip permits, weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for bespoke items like gates, planters, or water features.
Most garden landscaping—patios, decking at low level, fencing within typical height limits, and planting—usually falls under permitted development. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, raised platforms, or boundary treatments facing a highway. Lambeth may also require permissions for skips, scaffolding, or highway occupation. We advise early, check constraints, and can help you gather the right information before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as patios, paths, retaining details, and built structures, subject to normal use and correct maintenance. This covers issues linked to installation, like movement caused by inadequate sub-base construction or poor laying. Materials are covered by relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also offer aftercare guidance so your garden settles in properly.
We tailor designs to your property style and how you use the space. Popular choices include porcelain paving, sandstone, brick edging to match period homes, composite or hardwood decking, contemporary slatted fencing, and rendered or brick walls. For soft landscaping, we specify shade-tolerant planting, evergreen structure, and seasonal colour. We’ll bring samples, explain pros and cons, and design for durability, drainage, and easy upkeep.
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