Landscaping in Sydenham that respects period homes and delivers a garden you’ll use every day. From clearance and re-levelling to paving, planting and retaining structures, we manage the full transformation with tidy, accountable workmanship.
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Sydenham gardens often need smarter layout, better drainage and stronger boundaries to match busy family life. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or closer to Bell Green, we design and build outdoor spaces that feel cohesive and practical. Our team handles everything from garden clearance to complete transformations, with clear staging and minimal disruption. Expect crisp finishes, thoughtful planting and robust construction.
The Sydenham area is known for Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, many with long plots and mature trees. We’re used to working around established roots, narrow side access and shared boundaries, while still achieving clean lines and usable zones. For homes in Forest Hill, Lower Sydenham and SE26 streets, we tailor levels, paths and patios to suit the property’s proportions. The result is a garden that complements the architecture rather than competing with it.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a practical design that matches how you want to use the space. You’ll receive a clear scope, itemised options and a realistic programme, typically 1–4 weeks depending on complexity. Our builds follow best-practice sub-bases, falls and drainage details, with careful protection of your home and neighbours. Local homeowners choose us for consistent communication, tidy sites and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
Working across the London Borough of Lewisham, we plan for clay-heavy soils, tree root zones and the drainage challenges common in mature, leafy streets near Dulwich Wood. Access can be tight on period plots, so we schedule deliveries carefully and use smaller machinery where needed. We also factor in parking controls and considerate working hours to keep neighbours on side. Every detail is adapted to your plot, not a template.
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Costs vary with access, levels and the amount of hard landscaping. As a guide, landscaping typically ranges from £100–£250 per square metre, with most Sydenham projects landing between £5,000 and £30,000. A simple patio and planting refresh sits at the lower end, while level changes, retaining walls, lighting and complete transformations increase the budget. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most landscaping projects in SE26 take 1–4 weeks. Smaller works such as clearance, a new patio and planting can be completed in around a week, while multi-level gardens with retaining structures, steps and drainage usually take longer. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for materials. We agree a programme in advance and keep you updated as each stage is completed.
Many garden upgrades are permitted development, including patios, paths and most planting schemes, so planning permission often isn’t required. However, rules can change for significant level changes, tall retaining walls, boundary treatments, listed buildings, or work affecting trees (especially in conservation areas). We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can help you check Lewisham requirements before work starts, so there are no surprises mid-project.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for core hard landscaping elements, such as paving installation, sub-bases, retaining structures and built features, when used and maintained as advised. This covers issues arising from installation defects, not general wear, accidental damage or third-party alterations. We also pass on relevant manufacturer guarantees for materials where available. You’ll receive care guidance to help your garden mature well.
We tailor designs to your home and how you use the space, from contemporary to traditional. Popular options include porcelain or sandstone paving, brick edging to suit period properties, composite or timber decking, pergolas, raised beds, and low-maintenance planting. We can also incorporate level changes with steps and retaining walls, plus practical drainage solutions. During design, we show samples and explain maintenance so you can choose confidently.
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