Choose Landscape Gardener Contractors in Downham who design and build gardens that suit real family life. From planting plans to new lawns and renovations, we deliver tidy, durable results. Based in Norbury, we’re around 20 minutes away for surveys and aftercare.
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Fine Landscaping delivers premium garden design and soft landscaping for homeowners in Downham, BR1. Whether you’re updating a tired plot or starting fresh, we combine planting design, lawn installation and practical layouts that work year-round. We regularly work near Downham Fields and around Grove Park, so we understand what local gardens need. Expect clear proposals, neat workmanship and a finish that looks established, not rushed.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage homes, 1930s semis and post-war housing, often with compact front gardens and longer rear plots. We’re used to improving awkward levels, narrow side access and shaded boundaries created by neighbouring extensions. Our planting schemes suit family gardens as well as lower-maintenance spaces for busy households. If you’re near Catford or Bromley, we can also align the style with surrounding properties for a cohesive look.
We start with a site visit, then produce a practical garden design and planting plan tailored to sunlight, soil and how you use the space. Our team handles soft landscaping, border planting, and tree & shrub planting with careful ground preparation to improve long-term performance. Every job is scheduled with realistic timescales and kept tidy throughout. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, consistent site management and dependable aftercare through maintenance plans.
As landscape gardener contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re familiar with typical clay-heavy soils and the drainage issues they can cause after heavy rain. Many Downham streets have limited parking and narrow access, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to minimise disruption. We also design around common features such as long rear gardens, shared boundaries and mature trees. Where needed, we’ll advise on council considerations and practical ways to future-proof your layout.
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Costs vary by access, groundworks and the level of design detail. As a guide, planting design and border planting often starts from £600–£1,500, while lawn installation commonly ranges £900–£2,500 depending on size and preparation. A full garden renovation with new beds, soil improvement and soft landscaping is typically £4,000–£15,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit in BR1.
Small upgrades such as border planting or shrub planting can take 1–2 days. Lawn installation is often 1–3 days, depending on excavation, levelling and edging. A full garden renovation typically runs 1–3 weeks, with longer timelines for complex designs, drainage improvements or phased planting. Weather, access (especially narrow side returns) and material lead times can all affect the schedule.
Most garden landscaping and soft landscaping works are permitted and don’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, working near protected trees, changing boundary treatments, or affecting drainage to public areas. If your property has restrictions or you’re close to communal land, we’ll flag it early. We can also advise on checks with Lewisham Council before work starts.
Yes. We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on eligible installation work, giving you confidence that the build has been done properly. The warranty covers issues linked to our workmanship and installation methods, subject to normal use and appropriate maintenance. Plants are living materials, so their performance depends on aftercare, weather and site conditions; we’ll provide care guidance and can set up a maintenance plan to protect your investment.
We tailor designs to your home and how you use the space, from family-friendly lawns to low-maintenance planting schemes. Popular options include evergreen structure with shrubs, pollinator-friendly perennials, seasonal bulbs, and mixed borders for year-round interest. For lawns, we can advise on turf types and preparation for better drainage and durability. We’ll help you choose plants and finishes that suit light levels, soil and the time you want to spend maintaining the garden.
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