Garden Design in Forest Hill that turns awkward plots into elegant, usable outdoor rooms. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we design for how you live. Clear costs, tidy working, and a finish that suits your home.
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Forest Hill gardens often need smart planning to balance entertaining space with year-round greenery. We create tailored designs for SE23 homeowners, with layouts that work for families, pets and hosting. Whether you’re near Forest Hill station or a short walk from the Horniman Museum, we’ll shape a garden that feels considered from every angle. Expect clear drawings, realistic planting and details that make maintenance easier.
The Forest Hill area has a rich mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus period conversions with compact rear gardens. These properties suit structured paths, layered planting and discreet storage built into the design. We also work across nearby Sydenham and Honor Oak, where levels, shade and privacy can vary street by street. Our designs respect period character while adding modern comfort and durability.
We start with a site visit, listen to what you want the garden to do, then produce a concept and a refined plan you can build with confidence. You’ll receive a full garden design package, with optional planting plans, lighting design and 3D visualisation to remove guesswork. We manage the project carefully, keep neighbours informed where needed, and maintain a clean site. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, accurate setting-out and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Garden design in London Borough of Lewisham often involves clay-heavy ground, mature trees and tight side access on terrace streets. We factor in drainage, root protection and practical material choices from the outset. Where parking or loading is limited, we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. For sloping spots near Blythe Hill Fields, we design retaining, steps and terraces that feel natural and safe.
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Our garden design fees in Forest Hill typically range from £500–£2,500, depending on garden size, complexity and whether you want extras such as planting plans, lighting design or 3D visualisation. If you’d like us to deliver the full build, most completed projects fall between £5,000–£25,000, influenced by paving choices, levels, drainage, fencing and features like water elements.
Most Forest Hill projects take around 2–8 weeks from the start of on-site work, with the exact timescale driven by garden size, access, weather and the amount of hard landscaping. Designs with extensive paving, steps, retaining walls, lighting and irrigation naturally take longer than simple refreshes. We provide a clear programme before work begins and keep you updated if lead times or conditions change.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, especially like-for-like paving, planting and standard fencing within height limits. However, rules can change for listed buildings, flats, conservation areas, new front hardstanding, major level changes or works affecting trees. We’ll flag likely permissions early and can advise on Lewisham requirements, including drainage considerations and any permissions needed for lighting, walls or boundary alterations.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, giving you confidence in the build quality. This covers issues arising from installation, such as movement due to poor base preparation or incorrect setting-out, subject to normal use and maintenance. Products and materials may also carry manufacturer warranties, which we pass on. Planting is living material, so aftercare guidance is included to help it establish well.
Popular choices include porcelain or sandstone paving, brick-edged paths that suit period homes, raised planters, pergolas and integrated seating. Many clients also add layered planting for year-round structure, low-glare garden lighting and compact water features for sound and calm. We guide you through options based on budget, maintenance preferences and sunlight levels, then specify materials that perform well in local conditions and access constraints.
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