Garden Makeovers in Holland Park tailored to period homes and mansion conversions. From full design to patios, planting, lighting and water features, we build gardens that feel considered and calm.
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Holland Park gardens deserve detail, not shortcuts. Whether you’re near Kyoto Garden or walking distance from the Design Museum, we create outdoor spaces that complement the architecture and your lifestyle. Expect a complete transformation: smart layout, quality materials, and planting that looks good year-round. We work across W11 and W14 with a finish suited to the area’s standards.
Local properties range from large Victorian houses to mansion conversions and other period homes, often with long, narrow plots and mature boundaries. We’re used to working around original brickwork, basement lightwells, and existing trees that need protecting. Many clients want a refined entertaining space plus softer, greener zones for privacy. Our garden makeovers Holland Park area are planned to maximise usable space without losing character.
We start with a measured survey and concept design, then move into clear specifications for hard landscaping, soft landscaping, and lighting. You’ll receive a staged programme, material samples, and a dedicated site lead to keep everything tidy and on track. We protect neighbouring areas, manage deliveries, and keep disruption low—important on busy streets near Kensington and Notting Hill. Every build is quality-checked, with aftercare guidance to help your garden settle in beautifully.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access and parking can be tight, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours carefully. Many Holland Park gardens sit on clay-heavy London soils, which affects drainage and planting choices; we improve ground conditions and specify suitable sub-bases. Period properties also bring conservation considerations, boundary sensitivities and mature trees. We adapt designs and construction methods to protect features while delivering a crisp, modern finish.
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Costs vary by size, access and specification. As a guide, a small courtyard refresh with new paving, planting and lighting often starts around £8,000–£15,000. Medium gardens with patios/decking, re-grading, planting and electrics typically fall in the £20,000–£45,000 range. Larger Victorian plots with bespoke joinery, drainage works and water features can be £50,000–£120,000+. We provide an itemised estimate after survey.
Most projects take 2–8 weeks once the design and materials are agreed. A compact courtyard with paving and planting may be completed in 2–3 weeks, while larger gardens with multiple levels, drainage, lighting and water features often need 6–10 weeks. Timescales depend on access, demolition, curing time for concrete, lead times for stone or joinery, and weather. We give a realistic programme before work starts.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing patios, adding planting, or installing low-level lighting. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, new boundary treatments, significant level changes, and some outbuildings or raised decking. Drainage requirements and tree protections may also apply. We check constraints, advise on what’s likely to need consent, and can support drawings and documentation if an application is required.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering issues such as structural failure due to installation (for example, sub-base, bedding and jointing where specified). Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like lighting, pumps, and certain decking systems. We also provide care instructions for planting and lawns, plus practical aftercare support to help everything establish properly during the first season.
Clients often choose porcelain or natural stone paving, hardwood or composite decking, and clean-edged raised beds that suit Victorian architecture. Planting commonly includes evergreen structure, shade-tolerant perennials, and climbers for screening. Lighting options range from subtle step lights to uplighting for trees and feature walls, while water features can be rills, bowls or wall spouts. We bring samples, create mood boards, and tailor choices to maintenance preferences and budget.
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