Low Maintenance Gardens in Herne Hill designed for busy households and period homes. Enjoy a smarter layout with evergreen planting, clean hard landscaping and easy-care finishes. We handle everything from design to build, with tidy workmanship and clear timelines.
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Herne Hill homeowners want outdoor space that looks polished without constant weekend upkeep. Whether you’re near Brockwell Park or a short walk from Herne Hill station, we create gardens that cope with family life, pets and London weather. Expect practical surfaces, neat planting and thoughtful zoning for dining, storage and play. The result is a garden that stays presentable with minimal effort.
In SE24 you’ll often find Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions with compact rear gardens and side returns. We design to suit narrow access, shared boundaries and existing levels, keeping maintenance low while improving usability. Our solutions work equally well for busy households in Brixton and quieter streets towards Dulwich. Every scheme is tailored to the property’s character, not a one-size-fits-all template.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and a clear proposal covering materials, drainage and aftercare. Installation is managed by our in-house team, with weed membrane, robust edging and correct sub-bases to prevent future problems. You’ll get realistic timescales, tidy working practices and regular updates throughout. Local clients choose us because the finish lasts and the garden stays easy to live with.
We regularly deliver low maintenance gardens herne hill area projects where access is via narrow hallways or side passages. Ground conditions vary, so we assess drainage and levels before specifying sub-bases, permeable gravel or channel drains. We also plan around parking and delivery constraints common near the Sunday market and main routes. Where required, we align designs with expectations in the low maintenance gardens in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark setting, including boundary heights and surface-water considerations.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide in SE24, a small refresh with weed membrane, gravel and container planting can start around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-size upgrades with composite decking and evergreen planting often fall between £8,000–£18,000. Full rebuilds including hard landscaping, drainage and automated irrigation are commonly £18,000–£40,000+. We provide a detailed itemised proposal after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward artificial grass and gravel scheme may be completed in 3–7 days, while composite decking, new paving and raised beds typically need 1–2 weeks. Larger builds with drainage changes, lighting and automated irrigation can run 3–5 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access through period homes, curing times for concrete, and material lead times.
Most rear-garden landscaping is permitted development, especially like-for-like paving, decking at sensible heights, planting and gravel areas. Permission can be needed for major level changes, structures close to boundaries, or works affecting drainage to the public sewer. If your property is a flat conversion, there may be leaseholder or freeholder consent requirements. We flag likely issues early and can advise on Lambeth/Southwark considerations before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, covering issues caused by installation such as unstable sub-bases, failed joints or improper fixing (subject to normal use). Manufacturer warranties also apply to products like composite decking and artificial grass, which can vary by brand. We explain what’s covered in writing and how to maintain surfaces so they perform long-term. Any snagging is handled promptly.
Popular choices include composite decking for dining zones, porcelain or sandstone paving for clean lines, and gravel areas with strong edging for easy upkeep. For greenery, we use evergreen planting (such as shrubs and architectural grasses) plus container planting for flexible colour. Automated irrigation keeps pots and beds consistent without daily watering. We’ll recommend options based on light levels, drainage, pets/children, and the style of your Victorian or Edwardian home.
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