Garden Makeovers in West Dulwich designed to suit how you live outdoors. From patios and decking to planting, lighting and water features, we deliver a complete transformation.
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West Dulwich gardens often need smarter layouts, better drainage and year-round structure. Whether you’re near West Dulwich station or enjoy weekends at Belair Park, we’ll create a space that works for entertaining, play and quiet evenings. Our makeovers combine full design with expert hard and soft landscaping. The result is a garden that looks established, not newly installed.
SE21 is known for Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and tasteful period conversions, each with different proportions and access constraints. We regularly rework long, narrow plots, split-level lawns and shaded borders beside mature trees. If you’re comparing garden makeovers West Dulwich area options, our approach balances heritage character with modern performance. Expect clean lines, durable build quality and planting that thrives in local conditions.
We start with a site visit, clear brief and concept plan, then refine materials, levels and planting palettes before build begins. Your project is managed end-to-end: demolition, groundworks, paving, decking, planting, lighting and finishing details. We protect your home, keep the site tidy, and communicate timelines clearly. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, transparent specifications and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
We’re used to working across the London Borough of Lambeth, where access can be tight and parking needs planning. Many West Dulwich streets have mature trees, which affects shade, roots and soil moisture—so we specify the right foundations and planting. We also factor in level changes common around Dulwich Wood and nearby slopes. If permissions or restrictions apply, we’ll advise early and keep the build compliant.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, smaller refresh projects (new paving, planting and lighting tweaks) often start around £6,000–£12,000. Mid-size redesigns with patios or decking, raised beds and new turf commonly fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger, premium schemes with extensive hard landscaping, bespoke joinery and water features can be £40,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most garden makeovers take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A simple patio-and-planting upgrade may be completed in 1–2 weeks, while projects involving major groundworks, retaining walls, drainage, lighting and water features can take 6–10 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access, weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for bespoke materials. We’ll agree a realistic programme before work starts.
Many garden changes are permitted development, such as patios, decking at low level, planting and most garden lighting. However, rules can apply to raised platforms, significant level changes, boundary walls, drainage to the public highway, and works to listed buildings or within conservation areas. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can work with your architect or submit drawings if needed. Compliance is built into our design from day one.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship for patios, paving, steps, walls and structural elements installed to our specification. Products such as lighting transformers, pumps and some materials carry manufacturer warranties, which we pass on and register where applicable. Soft landscaping is living material, but we advise on aftercare and can offer maintenance plans. Any snagging issues are handled promptly and professionally.
We tailor designs to your home and budget, from porcelain paving and sandstone to clay pavers that suit period properties. Decking options include hardwood, composite and bespoke built-in seating. Planting can be cottage-style, contemporary architectural, wildlife-friendly or low-maintenance evergreen structure. We also design lighting for steps and borders, plus water features such as rills, bowls or compact ponds. We’ll bring samples, explain pros and cons, and refine the palette with you.
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