Garden Design in Tooting that turns awkward plots into elegant outdoor rooms. From planting plans to 3D visualisation, we design gardens that suit SW17 homes and real family life.
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Tooting gardens often need clever zoning: a dining terrace, space for kids, and year-round planting without losing light. We design outdoor spaces that work for busy households near Tooting Broadway station and weekend walks on Tooting Bec Common. Expect practical layouts, considered planting, and finishes that feel premium rather than fussy. Whether you want a calm retreat or an entertaining garden, we tailor the plan to your brief and budget.
Our local work regularly includes Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses around Tooting Bec and Furzedown, plus mansion conversions where shared boundaries and sightlines matter. These properties can have narrow side access, uneven levels, and overlooked rear elevations, so privacy screening and lighting placement are key. We also account for existing brickwork, period details and typical garden proportions so the design feels right for the house. The result is a garden that looks intentional, not bolted on.
We start with a site visit and measured survey, then develop a concept layout before refining materials, planting, and lighting. You’ll receive clear drawings, planting plans, and optional 3D visualisation so you can commit with confidence. If you appoint us for the build, we coordinate hard landscaping, water features and finishing details with tidy, respectful workmanship. Homeowners choose us for straight answers, reliable scheduling, and a design that’s deliverable on site.
We’re used to the practicalities of the garden design Tooting area brings: narrow side returns, tight delivery access, and neighbour-sensitive working. Ground conditions can vary, so we specify sub-bases and drainage that suit clay-heavy soils and prevent puddling on patios. We also factor in parking and waste removal logistics common on residential streets. If approvals are needed, we align designs with garden design in London Borough of Wandsworth requirements.
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For Garden Design in Tooting, design-only fees typically range from £500–£2,500 depending on garden size, complexity, and whether you want extras like 3D visualisation, lighting design, or a full planting plan. If you proceed to a complete build, most projects in SW17 fall around £5,000–£25,000, influenced by paving, walls, drainage, and the amount of planting or bespoke features.
Most projects take 2–8 weeks from start on site, depending on the scope of hard landscaping, access constraints, and weather. Design development is often completed first, then materials are ordered and the build is scheduled. Simple patio-and-planting schemes can be quicker, while gardens with level changes, lighting circuits, drainage upgrades or water features take longer. We provide a clear programme before work begins.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting, and replacing like-for-like boundaries. However, rules can apply to raised terraces, tall fencing, structures near boundaries, listed buildings, and flats or mansion conversions with shared freeholds. Drainage and surface water rules may also affect paving choices. We flag likely permissions early and, where required, help you prepare information for the London Borough of Wandsworth processes.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving sub-bases, retaining structures, and built features, provided they’re used and maintained as advised. Manufacturer warranties apply to selected products (for example, lighting components) and we pass these on. Planting is living material, so it’s covered differently; we’ll advise on aftercare to maximise establishment and longevity.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for clean lines, sandstone for a softer period feel, and brick edging to tie in with Victorian and Edwardian homes. For planting, we often combine evergreen structure with seasonal colour and wildlife-friendly species. Lighting options range from discreet step lights to uplighting for feature trees, and water features can be rills, bowls, or wall spouts. We guide you through samples, maintenance needs, and budget trade-offs.
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