That overgrown patch behind your Colliers Wood home deserves better than another year of neglect. Victorian terraces and 1930s semis throughout SW19 hide surprising potential in their compact gardens.
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Colliers Wood gardens face unique challenges - clay soil from the River Wandle's ancient path, narrow plots squeezed between terraced houses, and decades of DIY attempts layered like archaeological strata. Whether you're battling Japanese knotweed creeping from the Wandle Trail or simply tired of staring at cracked paving from your kitchen window, transformation starts with understanding what lies beneath. Local knowledge matters when every third garden shares a boundary with Network Rail embankments.
Renovation begins where destruction ends - clearing away rotting decking, lifting sunken patios, removing diseased shrubs that previous owners planted too close together. Soil improvement follows, especially crucial given SW19's heavy London clay that turns to concrete in summer and swamp in winter. Design possibilities multiply once the canvas is clear: raised beds solve drainage issues, clever lighting extends usability past sunset, and strategic planting creates privacy from overlooking flats. Materials chosen specifically for south London's microclimate ensure longevity beyond the first few seasons.
Twenty years renovating gardens between Mitcham Common and Wimbledon means knowing which suppliers deliver on time and which trees thrive despite pollution from the A24. Former clients across Colliers Wood recommend us not for flashy promises but for gardens that still look magnificent years later.
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Full garden renovations in SW19 typically range from £8,000 for compact Victorian plots to £25,000+ for larger properties near Abbey Mills. Most Colliers Wood terraces fall between £12,000-£18,000 for comprehensive transformation including new paving, planting, and features.
Absolutely - from properties backing onto Wandle Park to homes near Colliers Wood station and throughout SW19. Regular projects span the area between Tooting and Mitcham, including those tricky gardens hemmed in by railway lines.
Most complete renovations finish within 3-5 weeks, though compact terraced gardens sometimes complete in just two. Larger projects near Wimbledon borders occasionally extend to six weeks, particularly when incorporating complex water features or extensive groundwork.
Every renovation includes our decade-long guarantee covering all hard landscaping elements - paving, walls, drainage systems. This comprehensive protection extends to design flaws, not just construction defects, ensuring your Colliers Wood garden remains beautiful through ten years of British weather.
Drainage issues plague many SW19 gardens due to clay soil and high water tables near the Wandle. Solutions range from French drains and soakaways to complete re-grading, often incorporating permeable paving to meet local flooding prevention guidelines. Each garden needs individual assessment to determine the most effective approach.
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