Garden Design in Orpington that turns awkward plots into elegant, practical outdoor rooms. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we design for family life, entertaining and year-round colour. Based in Norbury, we’re around 30 minutes away for quick site visits and smooth delivery.
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Orpington homeowners often want a garden that looks polished but still feels easy to live with. Whether you’re near Priory Gardens or heading up towards Petts Wood, we design spaces that suit how you use them—dining, play, storage and calm planting. Our designs balance structure and softness, with clear levels, paths and focal points. We can also plan lighting and water features to extend the garden beyond daylight hours.
The Orpington area includes everything from 1930s semis and larger detached houses to modern estates in BR5 and BR6. We regularly redesign long, narrow plots, sloping lawns and patios that don’t connect well to the house. If you’re in St Mary Cray or Green Street Green, we’ll tailor layouts for access, privacy and family-friendly zoning. Planting is chosen for year-round interest and manageable maintenance, not short-lived impact.
Our process starts with a measured survey and a design consultation, then moves into concept layouts, detailed drawings and a planting plan you can actually follow. Where helpful, we include 3D visualisation so you can see proportions, materials and lighting before committing. We provide clear specifications for hard landscaping design, helping avoid budget creep during installation. Local homeowners trust us for tidy working practices, reliable scheduling and a finish that matches the approved design.
Across the London Borough of Bromley, Orpington gardens often sit on clay-heavy soils that benefit from drainage planning and the right planting mix. Many streets around the High Street and near Orpington station have tighter access and limited parking, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and build sequencing carefully. For 1930s semis, we often rework side returns and awkward corners to gain usable width. We also consider boundary screening and neighbour sightlines to improve privacy without blocking light.
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For Garden Design in Orpington, design-only work typically falls between £500 and £2,500 depending on garden size, complexity and whether you want planting plans, lighting design or 3D visualisation. If you’d like us to deliver the full project, many Orpington builds land around £5,000–£25,000, influenced by paving choices, levels, drainage, fencing, lighting and any water features.
Most projects take 2–8 weeks from the start of on-site work, depending on scope and weather. A compact patio-and-planting refresh can be quicker, while larger gardens with retaining, steps, drainage, lighting and water features take longer. Lead times for materials and bespoke items can also affect the schedule. We provide a phased plan so you know what happens each week and when key decisions are needed.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but there are exceptions—especially for significant level changes, large outbuildings, boundary walls, or work near protected trees. Surface water drainage and front garden changes can also have rules to follow. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and help you check Bromley requirements where needed. If approvals are required, we can supply drawings and specifications to support applications.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed hard landscaping elements, covering issues linked to installation such as movement, unstable edging or joint failure (subject to normal use and care). Materials are covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable. Soft landscaping and planting naturally depend on watering and seasonal conditions, but we specify suitable plants and provide aftercare guidance to give them the best start.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for clean lines, sandstone for a warmer look, composite or timber decking for seating zones, and pergolas for structure and shade. For planting, we often combine evergreen screening with long-flowering perennials and ornamental grasses for movement. Lighting options range from discreet path lights to uplighting for feature trees. We guide you through samples and mood boards so the finish suits your home and budget.
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