Need Landscaping Contractors in Downham who can handle everything from design to build? Fine Landscaping delivers premium gardens, patios and driveways with tidy, well-managed workmanship.
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From family lawns to low-maintenance courtyards, we create outdoor spaces that suit how you live in Downham. Our team works across BR1, including routes around Downham Fields and the Downham Health and Leisure Centre. Whether you want a new patio for entertaining or a smarter front garden, we manage the full build. Expect clear communication, careful site set-up and a finish that looks right for your home.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage estates, 1930s semis and post-war housing, each with different garden proportions and access. We regularly upgrade narrow side passages, shared drive entrances and long rear gardens to improve usability. Planting schemes are tailored to light levels and privacy needs, especially where neighbouring windows overlook. The result is a garden that feels considered, not “off the shelf”.
We start with a site visit, listening to priorities and measuring levels, drainage and boundaries. You’ll receive a clear design and specification covering hard landscaping, soft landscaping and any extras such as water features or decking. Our builds are scheduled to minimise disruption, with waste removed promptly and work areas kept safe and tidy. Homeowners choose us for reliable project management, transparent options and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
As landscaping contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we plan projects around local access and parking constraints common on residential streets. We assess clay-heavy soils and compaction, then specify the right sub-bases, drainage and planting choices. For front gardens and driveways, we factor in levels to the pavement and water run-off requirements. If work is near schools such as Bonus Pastor Catholic College, we can schedule deliveries and noisy tasks to reduce disruption.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, small garden upgrades can start from £2,000–£6,000, while a new patio is often £3,500–£9,000 depending on paving and groundwork. Driveways commonly range from £5,000–£15,000+ based on area, drainage and edging. Full garden redesigns with hard and soft landscaping typically fall between £10,000–£30,000+.
Timescales depend on scope and weather. A straightforward patio or small hard landscaping job often takes 3–7 working days. A driveway installation is commonly 5–10 working days, especially where excavation and drainage are required. Full garden transformations with fencing, paving, planting and lighting typically take 2–6 weeks. Access, skip placement, curing times and bespoke features like water elements can extend schedules.
Most garden landscaping, patios, decking and replacement fencing are usually permitted development, so planning permission isn’t often required. However, front driveways may need careful attention to drainage rules, and certain boundary heights or works near highways can be restricted. If your property has special status or constraints, extra checks may apply. We review the proposal, flag any likely permissions, and can advise on compliant permeable solutions.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping installations such as patios, driveways, retaining edges and structural elements, provided they’re used and maintained normally. This covers issues linked to installation quality, for example movement caused by incorrect sub-base preparation. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also supply care guidance for planting and lawns to help everything establish well.
We design to match your home and maintenance preferences. Popular choices include porcelain paving for clean lines, sandstone for a softer traditional feel, and block paving or resin-style finishes for driveways (where suitable). For boundaries we install closeboard, slatted or decorative fencing, plus composite or timber decking. Soft landscaping can include lawning, raised beds and evergreen screening. We bring samples, explain pros and cons, and tailor a design to your budget.
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