Landscape Gardener Contractors in Elephant & Castle delivering refined garden design, planting and soft landscaping for modern and period homes. From Elephant Park courtyards to Walworth terraces, we create outdoor spaces that feel finished and easy to maintain. Based in Norbury, we’re typically on site in around 25 minutes.
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Elephant & Castle’s regeneration has created a mix of compact courtyards, roof terraces and family gardens that need smart, space-efficient landscaping. We work across SE1 and SE17, including near Strata Tower and Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, delivering garden design, planting design and soft landscaping that suits urban living. Whether you want a calm seating area, greener boundaries or a full refresh, our team plans every detail. Expect tidy work, clear schedules and a finish that looks established from day one.
Local gardens range from Victorian terraces in Kennington and Borough to new-build apartments around Elephant Park and modern high-rises. Each property type brings different challenges: shaded lightwells, windy balconies, narrow side access or overlooked plots. We specify plants for exposure and privacy, and we design layouts that maximise usable space without clutter. If you’re renovating a tired lawn or reworking borders, we’ll make it practical for daily life as well as attractive.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a design proposal that matches your budget and maintenance expectations. We then schedule installation in logical phases: ground preparation, soil improvement, lawn installation, and finally border planting and tree & shrub planting. You’ll get a clear handover plus optional maintenance plans to keep everything thriving. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, straightforward communication and a long-term approach to planting success.
In the London Borough of Southwark, access can be tight and parking controlled, especially around Walworth and Newington. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to suit apartment blocks and terrace streets, and we keep sites orderly for shared entrances. Many gardens have compact footprints and mixed soil from past building works, so we prioritise soil conditioning and drainage-friendly planting. Where wind exposure is high near taller buildings, we select hardy shrubs and anchoring methods that protect new trees.
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Costs vary with access, ground conditions and the level of design. As a guide, soft landscaping and planting refreshes often start around £1,500–£4,000 for smaller SE1/SE17 gardens. Garden renovation with new borders, soil improvement and lawn installation commonly falls in the £4,000–£12,000 range. Larger schemes with mature planting, screening and detailed design can be £12,000+. We provide itemised estimates after a site visit.
Most small garden upgrades take 2–5 days, depending on clearance, soil preparation and planting volumes. A full renovation with lawn installation, new borders and tree & shrub planting typically takes 1–3 weeks. Timescales can change due to restricted access, lift bookings in apartment blocks, waste removal logistics, and weather (especially for lawns). We agree a programme in advance and keep you updated if anything needs resequencing.
Most garden works—planting, lawns, borders and general soft landscaping—don’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply for significant level changes, works affecting drainage, boundary treatments, or if your property is listed or within a conservation area. If trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, consent may be needed before pruning or removal. We flag likely requirements early and can help you check Southwark guidance before work starts.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed elements we construct or lay, giving you long-term confidence in the build quality. This covers issues linked to installation standards, such as settlement or failure caused by poor preparation, within reasonable use. Living materials (plants and turf) are covered separately because establishment depends on weather and aftercare, but we provide clear care instructions and can maintain the garden to protect your investment.
We tailor designs to your space and lifestyle, from low-maintenance evergreen structure to seasonal colour and wildlife-friendly planting. Popular options include shade-tolerant borders, raised planters for new-build courtyards, privacy screening with multi-stem trees, and durable lawns suited to family use. We can also create planting schemes for balconies and roof terraces where wind exposure is higher. You’ll receive a planting palette and layout that fits light levels, soil and upkeep preferences.
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