Upgrade your outdoor space with Landscape Gardener Contractors in Balham who plan every detail. From planting schemes to new lawns and full renovations, we deliver premium results for SW12 homes.
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Balham gardens often need smart planning to balance entertaining space with year-round greenery. We design, build and plant outdoor spaces for homeowners around Balham station and Balham High Road, with a focus on practical layouts and strong planting structure. Whether you want a calmer courtyard feel or a family-friendly lawn, we tailor the scheme to how you live. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines and a finish that looks established, not rushed.
As a trendy South London suburb, Balham mixes Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions, each with different proportions and light levels. We regularly work in Balham Hill and Nightingale where narrow side access and long rear gardens are common. Our planting design considers shade, privacy screening and seasonal colour without overloading the space. If you’re renovating a tired garden, we can refresh it in phases to suit budgets and schedules.
We start with a site visit and measured survey, then produce a garden design and planting plan you can approve before work begins. Our team handles soft landscaping, lawn installation, border planting, and tree & shrub planting with careful soil preparation and aftercare advice. You’ll get a written scope, staged payments, and regular updates while we’re on site. Homeowners choose us for consistent standards, respectful neighbours-first working, and a finish backed by warranty.
We understand the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Wandsworth, including parking constraints and access through period terraces. Around SW12, gardens can vary from compact courtyards to long plots, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Near Tooting Bec Common, wind exposure and drier patches can influence lawn and plant choice. We adapt planting palettes and maintenance plans to suit these local conditions.
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Costs depend on scope, access and the level of design detail. In Balham, a planting refresh and border planting might start around £1,000–£3,000. Soft landscaping with soil preparation and new lawn installation commonly falls in the £3,000–£10,000 range. A full garden renovation with design, planting design, and multiple elements can be £10,000–£35,000+. We provide a clear, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Timescales vary with garden size and complexity. A straightforward lawn installation and border planting can take 2–5 days. A more involved soft landscaping project with planting design and tree & shrub planting often takes 1–3 weeks. Full garden renovation works may run 3–8 weeks, especially if phasing is needed for access or weather. Lead times for design approval and plant availability can also affect the schedule.
Most garden landscaping, planting, and lawn works are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, restrictions can apply for listed buildings, conservation areas, boundary treatments, significant level changes, or work affecting protected trees. In the London Borough of Wandsworth, there may also be guidance on tree works and waste disposal. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check constraints where relevant, and help you follow the correct process before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying workmanship, covering issues linked to installation standards (for example, failures due to incorrect preparation or construction methods). Planting is living material, so it’s covered differently; we advise on aftercare and can offer maintenance plans to support establishment. Any manufacturer warranties on supplied products are passed on to you. We also carry appropriate insurance for peace of mind.
We tailor options to your property style and how you use the space. Popular choices include structured evergreen planting with seasonal perennials, wildlife-friendly borders, shade-tolerant schemes for north-facing gardens, and robust lawns for families. For soft landscaping, we can specify premium topsoil, turf or seed, and soil conditioners to improve performance. We’ll guide you through plant sizes, maintenance levels and budget, then produce a clear planting design and plan.
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