Hard Landscaping in Holland Park for homeowners who want flawless levels, crisp lines and long-lasting finishes. From stone patios and pathways to walls, steps, driveways and drainage, we build outdoor spaces that suit period architecture. Expect careful groundworks, tidy workmanship and clear communication from start to finish.
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Holland Park gardens demand hard landscaping that looks effortless but performs year-round. We create patios, pathways and steps that feel at home beside Victorian façades and mature planting, with detailing that stands up to heavy use. Whether you’re near the Design Museum or walking distance from Kyoto Garden, we’ll shape surfaces that drain properly and stay stable. Every build starts with accurate setting-out, levels and falls, not guesswork.
Much of the local housing stock includes large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period properties, often with tight side access and shared boundaries. We’re used to working around existing basements, lightwells and older retaining walls, protecting structures while upgrading the garden layout. In W11 and W14, clients often want discreet, high-end finishes—edging that disappears, steps that feel generous, and paving that complements brickwork and stone sills. Our designs respect the character of Kensington and Notting Hill homes while improving day-to-day practicality.
We handle the full process: site survey, design support, groundworks, foundations, drainage, and precision installation. You’ll get a clear scope of works, realistic timescales and a tidy, well-managed site with careful waste removal. We use proven sub-base builds, correct compaction and robust bedding methods so patios and driveways don’t rock, sink or pond. Local homeowners trust us because we deliver consistent finishes and stand behind our work with a written warranty.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access and parking can be restrictive, so we plan deliveries, loading and waste collection carefully. Many properties have older garden walls and mixed ground conditions, so we assess subsoil, existing structures and drainage routes before excavation. We also work considerately around neighbours, shared paths and narrow side returns common in this part of W11/W14. The result is hard landscaping holland park area homeowners can enjoy without ongoing maintenance headaches.
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Costs vary with materials, access and the amount of groundwork required. As a guide, patios often start around £150–£300 per m² installed, while premium stone and complex cutting can be higher. Pathways and edging are usually priced by area and detail, and retaining walls/steps depend on height and foundations. Driveways commonly range from £180–£350 per m², especially where drainage upgrades are needed.
Small jobs such as edging, short pathways or a simple patio can take 3–7 days. Larger projects—multi-level patios with steps, walls, drainage and driveway works—often run 2–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access constraints, curing times for concrete, the complexity of levels, and whether we’re building new foundations or replacing failed sub-bases. We provide a staged programme so you know what happens each week.
Many garden hard landscaping works are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Driveways may need compliant drainage (such as permeable surfacing or runoff directed to a soakaway) and some boundary walls or railings can be restricted. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, additional rules may apply. We check the relevant guidance and flag any approvals needed before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our hard landscaping workmanship, covering issues such as installation-related movement, failed joints and defects linked to our groundworks and construction methods. It’s based on using the specified materials and appropriate maintenance, and it excludes damage from third parties, extreme events or underlying structural problems outside the agreed scope. You’ll receive written confirmation of what’s covered for your project.
Holland Park clients often choose porcelain paving for clean lines, or natural stone such as sandstone, limestone or granite for a more traditional feel. For driveways, permeable block paving and resin-bound surfaces are common, alongside setts for borders and thresholds. We can incorporate brick edging, coping stones, and discreet channel drains where needed. We’ll help you match colours and textures to your period property and budget, with samples provided.
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