Garden Steps in Keston that make sloped gardens safer, smarter and easier to use. Choose natural stone, brick, block or sleepers, with optional lighting and handrails for a premium finish.
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Keston’s changes in level can make everyday garden access awkward, especially around patios and lawns. We design and build steps that feel natural in the landscape and stand up to year-round use. Whether you’re near Keston Common or walking distance from Keston Ponds, we create routes that look considered and feel secure underfoot. Every set is set out for comfortable risers, consistent treads and clean edges.
Homes in BR2 range from period cottages to large detached houses and country homes, often with long gardens and terraced areas. We tailor step proportions and materials to suit the property’s character, from traditional brick detailing to crisp contemporary stone. If you’re improving access between a rear terrace and lawn, or linking a driveway to a front path, we’ll match the style and scale to your setting. Our garden steps Keston area clients choose are built for daily practicality as well as kerb appeal.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear layout plan, then prepare a stable sub-base and drainage where needed. Steps are built with careful alignment, secure bedding and tidy jointing, and we keep disruption controlled over the 2–4 day build. You’ll get straightforward communication, a written specification, and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Local homeowners trust us for reliable scheduling, neat finishes and steps that don’t rock, sink or loosen.
Keston gardens often sit on sloping ground, so we pay close attention to sub-base depth, drainage and step geometry. Access can be tight on some lanes, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption and keep parking considerate. Where council guidance applies, we build with compliant handrail heights and safe nosings. Our approach suits everything from cottage paths to larger landscaped grounds around Hayes, Farnborough and Downe.
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Most projects in BR2 fall between £800 and £3,500 depending on the number of steps, materials and site preparation. As a guide, expect around £150–£400 per step for construction, with natural stone and complex detailing at the higher end. Costs can increase if we need significant excavation, retaining edges, drainage improvements, or lighting and handrails. We’ll provide a clear, itemised quote after a site visit.
Typical installations take 2–4 days, covering set-out, excavation, sub-base, building and finishing. Smaller runs of sleeper or block steps can be quicker, while natural stone steps or designs with landings take longer. Timescales also depend on access for materials, how much spoil needs removing, and whether we’re integrating lighting or handrails. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting and keep you updated throughout.
In many cases, garden steps are classed as permitted development and don’t need planning permission, especially when they’re within the garden and not creating major changes to ground levels. However, rules can differ for listed buildings, conservation considerations, boundary works, or substantial retaining structures. We’ll discuss your layout and check any relevant constraints before work begins. If approvals are advisable, we can guide you on the next steps.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our garden steps, covering issues such as movement caused by incorrect installation, loose units, or failing joints. It assumes normal domestic use and that drainage and surrounding ground aren’t altered after completion. Materials are also covered by relevant manufacturer guarantees where applicable. If anything concerns you, we’ll inspect promptly and recommend the most practical fix to protect the finish and safety.
We install natural stone steps for a premium look, plus block steps, brick steps and sleeper steps for different budgets and styles. Popular options include matching the step edging to existing paving, adding landings on steeper slopes, and integrating low-voltage lighting into risers or side walls. Handrails can be added where safety or accessibility is a priority. We’ll help you choose finishes that suit your home and how you use the garden.
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