Those steep slopes and clay soil around Wimbledon Common don't have to limit your garden's potential. From granite sett driveways to contemporary porcelain patios, hard landscaping opens up possibilities that work with South West London's unique terrain.
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Victorian terraces in South Wimbledon often hide surprisingly long gardens behind their facades - perfect canvases for structured outdoor spaces. Whether you're tackling waterlogged lawn near Raynes Park station or maximising a compact courtyard off Worple Road, the right stonework transforms problematic plots. Hard landscaping isn't just about looks; it's engineering that solves drainage issues while creating usable space year-round.
Material selection makes all the difference on London clay. Permeable resin-bound surfaces handle our wet winters better than traditional concrete, while natural sandstone patios complement period properties without looking out of place. Retaining walls turn sloping gardens into tiered entertaining areas - particularly useful given Wimbledon Village's hillside location. Smart drainage channels hidden beneath decorative gravel prevent that all-too-familiar pooling water problem.
Twenty years working across SW19 and SW20 means knowing which suppliers deliver on time and which materials actually last in our climate. Local knowledge matters when you're excavating near hundred-year-old boundary walls or working around mature trees protected by conservation orders.
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A basic patio installation starts around £3,000-£5,000 for smaller Victorian terraces. Full garden transformations including retaining walls, steps and drainage typically range £15,000-£30,000, though larger properties near the Common can exceed this.
Absolutely - from period conversions in Wimbledon Village to new builds around Bushey Mead. Regular projects span both SW19 and SW20 postcodes, including Raynes Park's residential streets and properties backing onto Cannon Hill Common.
Most patios need 48-72 hours before light foot traffic. Driveways require 5-7 days for proper curing. Complete garden redesigns typically take 3-4 weeks from breaking ground to final planting pockets.
All structural work carries decade-long protection against settlement or failure. This covers the sub-base construction, mortar joints, and installation integrity - basically everything except natural weathering of the stone surface itself.
Terracing steep plots is actually one of our most requested services. Using gabion walls, timber sleepers or rendered block walls, we can create multiple flat zones. This works particularly well for properties on Wimbledon Hill Road or around Copse Hill.
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