Garden Design in Sydenham that turns awkward plots into elegant, usable outdoor rooms. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we design gardens that suit how you live. Clear drawings, careful detailing, and a finish that looks right year-round.
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Sydenham homeowners often want more than a tidy-up; they want a garden that works in every season. We create tailored layouts, planting and lighting schemes that complement the green character around Sydenham Wells Park and Sydenham Hill Wood. Whether you’re after a family-friendly lawn, a calm courtyard, or a sociable terrace, our designs focus on flow, privacy and long-term structure. Every plan is built around your space, budget and maintenance preferences in SE26.
The Sydenham area is full of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, each with its own quirks. Long, narrow plots, mature trees and overlooked boundaries are common, especially towards Forest Hill and Lower Sydenham. We design to suit these properties—balancing heritage character with modern usability, and choosing materials that sit comfortably with brickwork, bay windows and traditional garden proportions. If access is tight, we’ll design with construction logistics in mind from day one.
Our process starts with a site visit and a practical brief, followed by concept options, detailed plans and a clear specification. You can add planting plans, lighting design, water features and 3D visualisation to help you commit with confidence. We’re known for tidy project management, transparent timelines and designs that are buildable—not just pretty on paper. Homeowners choose us because we listen carefully, communicate clearly and stand behind our work with a 10-year warranty on installed hard landscaping.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, we regularly encounter clay-heavy soils, shaded corners from mature trees, and sloping gardens near wooded areas. In Sydenham, access and parking can be restricted on residential streets, so we plan build stages and material deliveries accordingly. We also consider neighbouring sightlines and boundary treatments to improve privacy without blocking light. If council constraints apply, we’ll flag them early and adjust the design before you commit.
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For Garden Design in Sydenham, design-only fees typically fall between £500 and £2,500 depending on plot size, complexity and whether you want extras like 3D visualisation, lighting design or a detailed planting plan. If you’d like us to deliver the full build as well, many projects in SE26 land in the £5,000–£25,000 range, influenced by paving, walls, drainage, fencing and planting density.
Most design-and-build projects take around 2–8 weeks on site, depending on the scope. A simple refresh with new paving and planting can be quicker, while level changes, drainage, retaining walls, lighting and water features add time. Lead times for bespoke materials and the best planting windows can also affect the programme. We provide a staged timeline so you know what happens when, and we keep you updated throughout.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, paths, planting, and most boundary treatments within set height limits. However, rules can change if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if works affect drainage, trees, or the front garden. For garden design in London Borough of Lewisham, we’ll highlight any likely permissions, check constraints where relevant, and recommend speaking with the council or a planning consultant if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on installed hard landscaping, covering workmanship on elements such as paving, steps, walls and constructed features (subject to correct use and normal wear). Manufacturer warranties apply separately to items like lighting fittings, pumps and specialist products. Planting is living material, so it’s covered differently; we’ll advise on aftercare and can offer maintenance options to help new plants establish well in the first season.
Sydenham homeowners often choose porcelain or sandstone paving for clean, durable terraces, paired with brick edging that suits period properties. For structure, we design with timber or composite decking, rendered planters, pergolas and built-in seating, plus layered planting for privacy. Lighting options include step lights, spike spots for trees and warm wall washers. We guide you through samples, maintenance needs and slip resistance so the final palette feels cohesive and practical.
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