Hard Landscaping in Kennington built for busy Zone 1 living and period homes. From patios and pathways to steps, walls and drainage, we deliver crisp finishes that last.
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Kennington gardens often need smart, space-efficient hardscapes that work with the pace of SE11. Whether you’re near The Oval cricket ground or walking distance to Kennington Park, we create patios, pathways and steps that look sharp and feel practical. Fine Landscaping handles the full build, from foundations and drainage through to edging and detailing. The result is an outdoor layout that’s easy to use year-round.
Local properties range from Georgian townhouses and squares to Victorian terraces and mansion blocks around Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle. We’re used to tight side access, basement lightwells and shared boundaries where accuracy matters. Our hard landscaping kennington area service is designed to complement period brickwork, iron railings and traditional garden proportions. We can also modernise courtyards with clean lines and low-maintenance surfaces.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear specification, then plan the build to protect your home and neighbours. Proper sub-bases, falls and drainage are built in from day one, so paving stays stable and water moves where it should. You’ll get tidy working practices, staged updates, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling and finishes that stand up to London life.
Kennington sites can involve clay-heavy subsoils, mature tree roots and strict access around permit parking. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to reduce disruption near Kennington tube station and surrounding streets. Our hard landscaping in London Borough of Lambeth approach also considers surface water management, especially where gardens sit below pavement level. Every build is set out carefully to protect boundary lines and existing structures.
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Costs depend on access, excavation depth, drainage needs and the paving or brickwork you choose. As a guide in SE11, patios often start around £120–£200 per m² installed, while premium stone and detailed edging can be £220–£350+ per m². Driveways typically range from £150–£300 per m². Small walls, steps and drainage are usually priced as itemised works after a survey.
Most patio or pathway projects take 3–7 working days, depending on size, cutting detail and curing time. Driveways and larger builds with walls, steps and drainage commonly run 1–3 weeks. Timescales can extend if we’re replacing poor foundations, managing levels around basement areas, or coordinating skips and deliveries on tighter Kennington streets. We provide a schedule before starting and keep you updated as work progresses.
Many garden hard landscaping works are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered driveways may need permeable surfacing or suitable drainage so water doesn’t run onto the highway. Properties near listed buildings, conservation areas, or where walls and railings front the street can have extra controls. We’ll advise on likely requirements, check constraints, and recommend compliant drainage and materials before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our hard landscaping, covering installation defects such as unstable sub-bases, movement caused by poor compaction, and issues linked to incorrect falls. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable, and we’ll explain what each product includes. The warranty assumes normal use and that drainage routes aren’t blocked or altered after completion. We also offer aftercare guidance to keep surfaces performing well.
Kennington homeowners often choose porcelain paving for low maintenance, sandstone or limestone for a softer period look, and granite setts for edging or driveways. For pathways and courtyards, we also install brick pavers to match Victorian terraces, plus retaining walls in brick or rendered blockwork. We’ll help you select colours, jointing and patterns that suit Georgian proportions, manage levels, and meet drainage needs, then provide samples where possible.
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