Fine Landscaping delivers Garden Contractors in West Dulwich for complete outdoor transformations. From patios and fencing to planting and water features, we build gardens that suit SE21 period homes and busy households. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines and a finish that lasts.
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West Dulwich homeowners often want gardens that feel calm, practical and easy to maintain. We carry out full garden builds and upgrades near West Dulwich station and around Belair Park, covering everything from clearance to the final planting. Whether you need a new patio for entertaining or a safer boundary for children and pets, our team plans and delivers the details properly. You get one contractor managing the whole job, so the finish looks cohesive.
SE21 is known for Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and well-proportioned period conversions, many with long rear gardens and mature trees. We’re used to working with existing levels, older brickwork, and drainage that needs improving after years of patch repairs. If you’re close to Dulwich Village, Herne Hill or Tulse Hill, we can design layouts that balance seating, storage and planting without losing that leafy character. Our soft landscaping choices also suit partial shade near established boundaries.
We start with a site visit, discuss how you use the space, then provide a clear specification and itemised quote. Our process covers design, groundworks, hard landscaping and soft landscaping, with regular updates so you always know what’s happening next. We protect access routes, keep the site tidy, and schedule deliveries sensibly for residential roads. Local clients choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent communication and a finish backed by a long warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth means considering access, parking restrictions and narrow side returns common to period homes. Around Dulwich Wood and Thurlow Park we often allow for shade, roots and existing levels when setting out patios and borders. We plan waste removal and deliveries to minimise disruption on residential streets, and we build in proper drainage where clay-heavy ground can hold water. The result is a garden that performs well in all seasons, not just on handover day.
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Costs vary with access, ground conditions and the mix of hard and soft landscaping. As a guide in SE21, garden clearance and tidy-up projects often start from £600–£1,500. A new patio or decking area commonly ranges from £3,000–£12,000 depending on size and materials. Full garden builds with fencing, lighting, planting and drainage are typically £15,000–£60,000+ for larger period gardens.
Small works such as clearance, minor repairs or a short run of fencing can take 1–3 days. Patios, decking and combined hard landscaping usually take 1–3 weeks, depending on excavation and curing times. Full garden builds are commonly 3–8 weeks, especially where levels, drainage, walls and planting are included. Timelines are affected by access, weather, material lead times and any changes during the build.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, including patios, paths, planting and like-for-like fencing, provided levels and boundaries aren’t significantly altered. Planning may be needed for higher boundary walls, substantial retaining structures, works affecting trees, or if your property is listed or within a conservation area. We flag likely permissions early, check Lambeth guidance where relevant, and can work with your architect or planning consultant if approvals are required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installation workmanship for qualifying hard landscaping elements such as patios, sub-bases, retaining structures and built features, subject to correct use and normal ground movement. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like paving, composite decking and specialist components. We also explain maintenance requirements for timber, joints and planting so the garden stays in great condition. Any snagging items are handled promptly after completion.
We design to suit period properties and modern lifestyles, offering porcelain paving, sandstone, granite setts, brick edging and permeable gravel systems. For decking, clients often choose hardwood or composite for low maintenance. Fencing options include closeboard, slatted screens and trellis for climbing plants, with brick or rendered walls where appropriate. Planting can be contemporary or cottage-style, and we can add water features for sound and movement. We’ll guide choices based on light, soil, drainage and budget.
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