Garden Design in Dulwich that respects period architecture and modern family living. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we create gardens that look superb year-round. Design-led, build-ready, and tailored to your home.
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Dulwich gardens deserve more than a quick sketch; they need a considered plan that suits the house, the light and how you live. We design outdoor spaces for entertaining, children, pets and quiet retreat, with clear layouts and refined detailing. Whether you’re near Dulwich Park or close to Dulwich Picture Gallery, we’ll shape a garden that feels cohesive from the first step outside. Our designs work beautifully across SE21, SE22 and SE24.
The Dulwich area is known for generous plots and outstanding Georgian and Victorian homes, plus larger detached properties with mature boundaries. We often design around established trees, long side returns and deep rear gardens, balancing privacy with open views. For East Dulwich and West Dulwich terraces, we maximise usable space with smart zoning and built-in storage. In Dulwich Village, we favour timeless materials and planting that complements period brickwork and stone.
We start with a site visit, measured survey and a design brief that captures your priorities and budget. You’ll receive concept options, then detailed plans, planting plans and specifications that builders can price accurately, with 3D visualisation available for confidence before you commit. We’re clear on costs, realistic on timescales, and careful about tidy working practices. Homeowners choose us for dependable project management, high-end finishes and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Designing gardens in the London Borough of Southwark means planning for access, parking and neighbour considerations on narrower residential streets. Dulwich properties often have mature trees and established borders, so we design around root protection and shade patterns. We also factor in drainage and levels to avoid water pooling near patios and thresholds. Where approvals are needed, we help you navigate Southwark requirements and any conservation-area sensitivities.
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For Garden Design in Dulwich, design fees are typically £500–£2,500 depending on garden size, complexity, and whether you’d like extras such as 3D visualisation, lighting design or a detailed planting plan. If you proceed to a full build, most Dulwich projects fall around £5,000–£25,000, influenced by paving, walls, drainage, joinery, water features and the maturity of planting.
Most projects run 2–8 weeks from the start of on-site works, with design time agreed beforehand. Smaller courtyard updates can be quicker, while larger gardens in SE21–SE24 with level changes, drainage, bespoke joinery or extensive planting take longer. Weather, access for materials, and lead times for specialist items (lighting, water features, stone) also affect the schedule. We provide a clear programme before work begins.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting and like-for-like fencing, but there are important exceptions. In the London Borough of Southwark, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering boundary treatments, building higher walls, adding significant structures, or working near protected trees. As part of our garden design in London Borough of Southwark, we flag likely permissions and help you confirm requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on hard landscaping elements we install, giving you long-term reassurance. This covers issues arising from installation workmanship, such as paving movement, pointing failure or structural defects in built features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are also covered by relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable. Planting is living material, so we advise on aftercare and can offer maintenance plans to protect your investment.
Our Full Garden Design can include hard landscaping design, planting plans, lighting design and water features, tailored to your style and budget. Popular choices in Dulwich include porcelain or natural stone paving, brick detailing to match period homes, timber or composite decking, pergolas, built-in seating and discreet irrigation. Planting can range from structured evergreens to softer cottage-style borders. We’ll guide you through samples, mood boards and practical pros and cons.
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