Fine Landscaping delivers premium outdoor spaces with Landscaping Contractors in Oval. From full garden design to patios, driveways and planting, we build gardens that suit SE11 homes and busy London living.
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If your garden needs a full rethink or a sharper finish, our team can take it from concept to completion. We work across SE11, including streets near The Oval cricket ground and Oval tube station, delivering practical layouts and high-end detailing. Expect clear plans, tidy workmanship and materials chosen for longevity. Whether it’s a new patio, smarter access, or a complete redesign, we manage the whole build.
Oval’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion flats often come with compact plots, level changes and shared boundaries. We design to maximise usable space, improve drainage and create privacy without making gardens feel boxed in. For rear courtyards and long narrow terraces, we balance hard landscaping with soft planting to keep things green year-round. Our solutions suit modern lifestyles while respecting period character.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a design-led proposal, then schedule the build to minimise disruption. You’ll get a written scope, staged payments and a dedicated point of contact throughout. Our installers are experienced with tight access and careful handling around existing brickwork and utilities. Homeowners choose us for reliable timelines, clean handovers and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth means planning for controlled parking zones, delivery slots and narrow side access typical around Kennington and Vauxhall. We often encounter London clay, which needs the right sub-base build-up and drainage details to prevent movement and pooling. For period terraces, we match brick tones, edging styles and levels so new work sits naturally. We also keep neighbours in mind with considerate working hours and tidy boundaries.
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Costs vary by access, ground conditions and the finish you choose. In Oval, small upgrades such as planting, turfing or minor paving often start around £1,500–£5,000. A new patio typically ranges from £4,000–£12,000 depending on size and stone. Full garden transformations with design, drainage, lighting, fencing and planting are commonly £15,000–£50,000+ for SE11 properties.
Timescales depend on scope and site constraints. A straightforward patio or small hard landscaping project usually takes 1–2 weeks. A driveway can take 1–3 weeks, especially if drainage channels or levels need altering. Full garden design and build projects in Oval often run 3–8 weeks. Access through a house, party walls, utility covers, and wet weather can all extend the programme.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, including patios, paths, fencing within height limits, and typical planting works. Driveways can trigger rules around surface water drainage, especially if you’re replacing permeable ground with impermeable paving. If your property is listed or within a conservation area near Kennington Park, extra constraints may apply. We check requirements, advise on compliant permeable options, and can liaise with Lambeth where needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as patios, paving build-ups, retaining details, and structural timber work (where specified). It covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage or lack of maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also give clear care guidance for planting, turf and decking to help your garden mature well after handover.
We tailor designs to period terraces and mansion flats, balancing clean lines with softer planting. Popular choices include porcelain paving for low maintenance, sandstone or limestone for a classic look, and permeable block paving for driveways. For boundaries, we fit contemporary slatted fencing or traditional closeboard with trellis. Decking can be composite or hardwood, and we can add water features for gentle sound and movement. We help you choose based on light, drainage, budget and style.
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