Fine Landscaping delivers premium outdoor transformations with Landscaper Contractors in Shirley. From garden design to patios, driveways and planting, we build spaces that suit how you live. Based in Norbury, we’re typically on site in around 15 minutes.
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Shirley homeowners want gardens that look smart year-round and work for family life. Whether you’re near Shirley Windmill or heading towards Addington Hills, we design and build outdoor spaces that feel considered, practical and long-lasting. Our team handles everything from patios and fencing to planting schemes and water features. You get one contractor, one programme, and a finish that elevates your property.
The Shirley area mixes 1930s semis with larger detached homes and newer developments, often with generous rear gardens and sloping sections. We regularly upgrade tired lawns into structured layouts, improve drainage, and create entertaining areas that suit CR0 plots. For driveways, we plan levels and edging to complement period brickwork and modern façades alike. Planting is chosen to thrive in local conditions and stay manageable.
We start with a site visit, clear measurements and a design-led plan that matches your budget. You’ll receive a detailed scope of works, material options, and a realistic timeline before we begin. Our crews keep sites tidy, protect access routes, and communicate progress throughout. Work is backed by a 10-year warranty, which is why local homeowners recommend us for repeat projects.
As landscaper contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to varied ground conditions, including compacted clay and areas that hold water after heavy rain. Many Shirley streets have limited parking and narrow side access, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and material storage carefully. We also account for level changes common near Addington and design retaining details where needed. Every build is tailored to the property style and the practicalities of the road.
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Costs vary with access, levels, and the mix of hard and soft landscaping. As a guide, small garden upgrades often start around £2,500–£6,000, while new patios commonly range from £3,500–£12,000 depending on paving choice and groundworks. Driveways are typically £6,000–£18,000+ based on size, sub-base and drainage. Full redesigns with planting and features can be £15,000–£50,000+.
Timescales depend on the scope and site constraints. A straightforward patio or fencing run may take 2–5 days, while a driveway is often 1–2 weeks including excavation and curing time. A full garden design and build with levels, planting and lighting typically runs 2–6 weeks. Access, weather, drainage solutions and bespoke items (gates, pergolas, water features) can extend the programme.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Driveways may need compliant drainage (such as permeable paving or soakaways) to avoid planning issues, especially for larger front areas. Walls, fencing heights, and works near boundaries can also have rules. We check the relevant guidance for the London Borough of Croydon, flag any risks early, and can help you prepare the right approach before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our landscaping installations, covering issues arising from the build such as laying, jointing, edging stability and structural integrity of installed elements. Materials are covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable, and we’ll explain what each product includes. We also provide aftercare advice for paving, timber and planting to help everything bed in properly and perform long term.
Shirley homeowners often choose porcelain or sandstone patios for clean lines and easy maintenance, with block paving or resin-bound finishes for driveways. For fencing, closeboard and slatted screens are popular for privacy and modern styling. Planting schemes typically blend evergreen structure with seasonal colour, and water features range from rills to compact bubbling stones. We’ll guide you through samples, layout options and maintenance levels to suit your home and lifestyle.
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