Upgrade access and add kerb appeal with Garden Steps in Streatham. We build safe, elegant steps in stone, brick, block or sleepers, with optional lighting and handrails. Designed to suit period gardens and modern courtyards alike.
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Streatham gardens often sit on a slope, so well-built steps make everyday access safer and more comfortable. Whether you’re improving a route from the patio to the lawn or creating a clear path to a side gate, we design steps that look right and last. We regularly work near Streatham Common and along Streatham High Road, where gardens vary from compact courtyards to longer family plots. Expect crisp lines, solid foundations and a finish that complements your home.
Our local team understands the mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, mansion flats and newer apartments across Streatham Hill and Streatham Vale. Period properties often suit natural stone or brick steps that echo existing detailing, while modern builds tend to look best with clean blockwork and integrated lighting. We also account for typical garden layouts—narrow side returns, raised terraces and split-level lawns—so the steps feel natural rather than forced. If access is tight, we plan deliveries and build sequences to minimise disruption.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage and confirm the safest rise and going for each step. You’ll receive clear options on materials, edging, lighting integration and handrails, plus a tidy schedule before we begin. Our builds follow best practice for compaction, bedding and jointing to prevent movement and rocking over time. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, clean workmanship and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Across the London Borough of Lambeth, we often encounter clay-heavy ground that needs proper sub-bases and drainage to avoid shifting. In SW16 and SW2, access can be narrow and parking controlled, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also match materials to local streetscapes—brick tones for period terraces and cleaner stone or blockwork for contemporary homes. If your property is near Rookery Gardens or on a busier road, we schedule work to keep entrances safe and usable.
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For garden steps in the Streatham area, costs are usually £150–£400 per step depending on material, width and groundworks. Most projects fall around £800–£3,500 for a short run with proper foundations and tidy edging. Natural stone, curved layouts, landings, lighting integration and handrails can increase the budget, while straightforward block or sleeper steps are often more cost-effective.
Most garden step installations take 2–4 days, depending on the number of steps, site access and how much excavation is required. Sloped gardens may need extra groundworks, retaining edges or drainage, which can extend the timeline. Weather can also affect curing times for bedding and jointing. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after measuring levels and agreeing the design and materials.
Garden steps are usually permitted development, especially when they’re part of normal landscaping and don’t create significant changes to boundary walls or highway access. That said, rules can differ for listed buildings, conservation areas, or where handrails and retaining structures affect boundaries. We’ll flag any potential issues during the survey and can advise on whether Lambeth council guidance or permissions may be needed before work starts.
Yes. Our garden steps come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship, including stability, bedding and installation-related movement when used as intended. This helps protect you against issues such as rocking treads or failing joints caused by poor construction. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental impact damage, misuse, or problems caused by pre-existing drainage faults outside the agreed scope. We also provide care guidance to keep surfaces looking their best.
We build natural stone steps for a premium finish, plus block steps for crisp modern lines, brick steps to suit period homes, and sleeper steps for a warm, garden-led look. Many clients add lighting integration for safer evenings and subtle ambience, and handrails where the rise is steeper. We’ll help you choose a design that fits your levels, matches existing paving, and performs well in wet conditions.
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