Fine Landscaping delivers Landscaper Contractors in Sydenham for gardens that suit period homes and modern living. From design to build, we handle patios, driveways, fencing, planting and water features with meticulous finishes.
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If your SE26 garden needs a smarter layout, better drainage, or a fresh look, our team can take it from concept to completion. We work across Sydenham, including Lower Sydenham and Forest Hill, creating outdoor spaces that feel calm and practical year-round. Expect crisp paving lines, robust timberwork, and planting that thrives. Many of our clients enjoy weekends near Sydenham Wells Park and want gardens that are just as inviting.
Sydenham’s leafy streets and excellent period housing bring specific challenges and opportunities. Victorian villas and Edwardian houses often have long, narrow plots, mature trees, and level changes that benefit from thoughtful zoning. Period conversions may need clever storage, discreet bin areas, and low-maintenance planting without losing character. Our landscaper contractors Sydenham area plans are tailored to how you use the space, not a one-size template.
We start with a site visit, clear measurements, and a design that balances hard and soft landscaping. You’ll receive a transparent scope of works, a realistic programme, and guidance on materials before we break ground. Our crews protect access routes, keep sites tidy, and communicate daily so there are no surprises. Homeowners choose us for dependable project management, premium finishes, and aftercare that keeps everything looking sharp.
As landscaper contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to tight access, controlled parking, and neighbour-sensitive working. Around Sydenham Hill Wood and Dulwich Wood, tree roots and shade can influence levels, foundations, and plant selection. We plan deliveries carefully, protect existing surfaces, and specify permeable build-ups where surface water management matters. The result is landscaping that performs well in local conditions and complements period façades.
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Costs vary by access, groundworks, and specification. In Sydenham, small upgrades (new turf, borders, minor paving) often start around £1,500–£5,000. A new patio with proper sub-base and drainage commonly falls between £4,000–£12,000. Full garden redesigns with fencing, planting schemes and lighting can be £12,000–£35,000+, while driveways are typically £6,000–£20,000 depending on size and materials.
Timescales depend on design complexity, weather, and how much excavation is required. A straightforward patio or small fencing job may take 3–7 days. A typical rear-garden refurbishment with hard landscaping, turfing and planting often takes 2–4 weeks. Larger projects involving driveways, retaining walls, drainage and water features can run 4–8+ weeks. We provide a programme before starting and update it as site conditions are confirmed.
Many garden projects are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered driveways may need compliant permeable surfacing or suitable drainage, especially if water would run to the highway. Front boundary walls, gates, and works near listed buildings or within conservation areas can require permission. We flag likely requirements early, check relevant guidance for the London Borough of Lewisham, and can help prepare details for any applications if needed.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering issues linked to installation such as sub-base failure, sinking due to inadequate compaction, and defective jointing where specified. Materials are also covered by relevant manufacturer warranties. Soft landscaping (turf and plants) is more seasonal, so we provide practical aftercare guidance and can agree a maintenance plan to help new planting establish successfully.
We offer full garden design with options to suit period homes and contemporary extensions. Popular choices include porcelain or sandstone patios, clay pavers, resin-bound or block-paved driveways, and timber or composite decking. Fencing ranges from closeboard to slatted screens, with planting schemes from evergreen structure to pollinator-friendly borders. We’ll recommend materials based on light, soil, drainage and how you use the space, then provide samples to finalise the look.
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