Garden Design in Carshalton that turns awkward plots into elegant, usable outdoor rooms. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we design gardens that suit your home and how you live.
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Carshalton’s village feel and green spaces inspire thoughtful, practical garden layouts. Whether you’re close to Carshalton Ponds or walking distance from The Grove, we design gardens that look right in their setting and perform in real life. Expect clear zoning for dining, play or relaxing, plus planting that gives structure through the seasons. We’ll also plan lighting, levels and materials so the finished build runs smoothly.
Homes around Carshalton Beeches and SM5 often include Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with 1930s semis and other period properties. These gardens can be long and narrow, shaded by mature trees, or split across different levels. We design to complement original brickwork and proportions, while improving privacy and usability. If you’re renovating a rear extension or updating an older patio, we’ll ensure the garden ties in with the new sightlines and access.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and a design brief that captures how you want to use the space. You’ll receive concept options, then a refined plan with planting, materials and key construction details, with 3D visualisation available to help you decide confidently. We keep everything transparent, from budgets to timelines, and we’re local enough to respond quickly. Carshalton homeowners trust us for tidy working, clear communication and designs that can be built without surprises.
We’re used to the mix of clay soils and compacted ground found across the London Borough of Sutton, and we specify drainage and foundations accordingly. Access can be tight on residential streets around Hackbridge and Wallington, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. Where mature trees affect light levels, we adjust planting palettes and surface choices for shade tolerance. Our designs also consider boundary treatments, overlooking and typical plot shapes in SM5.
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For Garden Design in Carshalton, design-only fees typically range from £500–£2,500 depending on garden size, complexity and whether you want extras such as 3D visualisation, lighting design or a detailed planting plan. If you’d like us to design and build, most full projects in the area fall around £5,000–£25,000, influenced by paving, walls, drainage, decking, water features and planting maturity.
Most projects run 2–8 weeks from start on site to completion, depending on scope. A straightforward refresh with new paving and planting can be quicker, while designs involving levels, retaining walls, drainage upgrades, lighting and water features take longer. Lead times for bespoke items, weather, access constraints and curing times for concrete bases can also affect the schedule. We provide a phased plan before work begins.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting and most fencing within height limits. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, significant level changes, structures near boundaries, or works affecting drainage and the public highway. In the London Borough of Sutton we’ll flag likely constraints early, check relevant guidance, and recommend when you should seek formal advice or submit an application before construction.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering issues arising from installation defects such as failed bedding, unstable edging or settlement linked to our groundworks. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like paving, lighting and pumps. Planting is living material, so guarantees depend on season, aftercare and irrigation; we’ll explain what’s covered and provide clear maintenance guidance to protect your investment.
We can design with porcelain or natural stone paving, brick edging to suit period homes, timber or composite decking, pergolas, and built-in seating. Planting can range from modern architectural schemes to softer cottage-style borders, with options for pollinator-friendly and low-maintenance palettes. We also design lighting (uplights, step lights, feature spots) and water features (rills, bowls, ponds). We’ll guide choices based on budget, sun/shade and upkeep preferences.
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