Fine Landscaping delivers Landscaping Contractors in Sydenham for gardens that suit period homes and modern living. From full design to patios, driveways, fencing and planting, we build outdoors that last.
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If your outdoor space needs a rethink, we provide a complete landscaping service across SE26. We regularly work near Sydenham Wells Park and the woodland edges around Sydenham Hill Wood, creating gardens that feel established from day one. Expect crisp levels, durable surfaces and planting that thrives. Every build is planned to suit how you use the space, not a one-size layout.
Sydenham’s Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with long gardens, mature boundaries and tricky changes in level. We design around existing character features while improving drainage, access and entertaining space. Whether you’re in Lower Sydenham, Forest Hill or close to Bell Green, we tailor the scheme to your plot and light. Soft landscaping is chosen for year-round structure, not just summer colour.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and clear design options, followed by a staged build plan. You’ll get transparent specifications for hard landscaping, soft landscaping and any extras such as water features or decking. We protect neighbouring boundaries, keep the site tidy, and communicate daily so there are no surprises. Homeowners choose us because we deliver consistent workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
As landscaping contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we plan for clay pockets, shaded boundaries and sudden level changes common around SE26. Access can be tight on streets of period housing, so we organise deliveries, waste removal and considerate working hours. We also factor in parking constraints and protect shared driveways and side returns. Where required, we align driveway falls and permeable options with local drainage expectations.
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Costs vary by size, access and specification. As a guide in Sydenham, a small patio or fencing run may start around £1,500–£4,000, while a new patio with steps and lighting often falls £5,000–£12,000. Driveways commonly range £6,000–£18,000 depending on surfacing and drainage. Full garden redesigns with hard and soft landscaping frequently sit £15,000–£60,000+.
Timescales depend on scope and weather. A straightforward patio or small decking area typically takes 3–7 working days, while a driveway is often 1–2 weeks including sub-base and edging. A full garden transformation with levels, paving, fencing and planting usually runs 3–8 weeks. Access, skip placement, curing times for concrete, and bespoke features like water features can extend the programme.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, including patios, planting and many fences, provided heights and boundary rules are followed. Driveways can require extra care around drainage; using permeable surfaces or directing water to a suitable soakaway is often necessary. If your home is a flat conversion, in a conservation area, or you’re altering front boundaries, rules may be tighter. We check constraints and advise before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as paving, retaining details, steps, edging, decking sub-structures and installed fencing (subject to normal use and maintenance). Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also explain aftercare for joints, sealants and timber so you get the longest life from the build. Any snagging is handled promptly and professionally.
We design to match your home and budget, from porcelain paving and natural sandstone to clay pavers and resin-bound driveways. For structure we install timber or composite decking, contemporary slatted fencing, brick planters and sleeper edging. Soft landscaping can include evergreen screening, pollinator planting and shade-tolerant schemes for woodland edges near Dulwich Wood. We guide choices with samples, layouts and maintenance levels before you commit.
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