Garden Makeovers in Brockley that turn tired outdoor space into a garden you’ll use every day. From full design to patios, planting, lighting and water features, we build for beauty and longevity.
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Brockley gardens often hide huge potential behind period façades and compact boundaries. Whether you’re near Brockley Market or a short walk from Hilly Fields, we can reshape your space into a practical, elegant outdoor room. Our makeovers combine thoughtful layout, quality materials and planting that thrives in SE4 conditions. The result is a garden that looks right year-round and works for entertaining, play or quiet downtime.
We’re used to the proportions of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions found across Brockley, Honor Oak and Crofton Park. Narrow side access, level changes and existing outbuildings are common, so we plan logistics and construction carefully. If your garden needs better drainage, more privacy, or a clearer route from kitchen to patio, we’ll design around your lifestyle and the property’s character. Every scheme balances hard landscaping with soft landscaping for a finished, lived-in feel.
Your project starts with a site visit, measurements and a clear design proposal covering layout, materials and planting. We manage the full build: demolition, groundworks, paving, decking, lighting, irrigation options and final planting. You’ll get a written schedule, tidy working practices and consistent communication from start to handover. Local homeowners choose us for reliable workmanship, premium finishes and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, we often find heavy clay pockets and compacted ground, so drainage and sub-base preparation are key. Brockley streets can have limited parking and narrow access routes, especially around SE4 terraces, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also design with neighbours in mind, using screening, lighting angles and sound-considerate water features. Where trees or roots are present, we adapt foundations and planting choices accordingly.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. In the Brockley area, a light refresh (new planting, edging, small patio repairs and tidy-up) often starts around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-range makeovers with a new patio or decking, lighting and structured planting typically fall between £10,000–£25,000. Full redesigns with multiple levels, drainage works, premium paving and water features can be £25,000–£60,000+.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks once work begins. A small patio and planting scheme may be completed in 5–10 working days, while larger builds with decking, lighting, walls and new lawns often need 3–5 weeks. Timescales depend on access, ground conditions, curing time for concrete, and the complexity of features such as steps or water features. Design and ordering usually add 1–3 weeks beforehand.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting, fences within height limits and like-for-like replacements. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, significant level changes, boundary treatments, and certain lighting or water installations. Drainage and permeable surfacing may also be relevant for paved areas. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check guidance for the London Borough of Lewisham, and recommend formal advice where needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship on elements such as patios, decking sub-frames, retaining structures and installed edging when built to our specification. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like paving, composite decking, lighting transformers and pumps, and we pass these on in writing. Soft landscaping (plants and turf) is more seasonal, but we advise on aftercare and replacements where appropriate.
For Brockley homes, popular choices include porcelain paving for clean lines, sandstone for a warmer period feel, and composite or hardwood decking for raised seating areas. Planting often mixes evergreen structure with pollinator-friendly perennials, plus pleached trees or screens for privacy. Lighting options range from subtle step lights to spike spots for feature planting. We guide you through samples, maintenance levels and budget to create a cohesive design.
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