New Build Landscaping in Forest Hill tailored to modern plots and period conversions alike. From full garden design to turfing, patios, fencing and planting, we deliver a finished outdoor space you can use straight away. Based in Norbury, we’re only 20 minutes away for fast site visits and tidy installs.
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New homes and fresh conversions around SE23 often come with compact plots, uneven levels and builder-grade finishes. We turn those blank gardens into practical, attractive outdoor spaces with full design, turfing, patio installation, fencing, planting, drainage and pathways. Whether you’re near Forest Hill station or visiting the Horniman Museum at weekends, we’ll create a garden that suits how you live. Show home gardens are also available for developers who need a polished first impression.
Forest Hill’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, period conversions and newer infill builds needs a thoughtful approach to layout and detailing. We regularly work on narrow side returns, stepped gardens and shared access routes, where every square metre matters. If you’re close to Honor Oak, Sydenham or Brockley, we can match materials and planting to local character while keeping maintenance realistic. Our designs balance clean lines with softer planting to suit Forest Hill’s artistic community and green outlook.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear plan for drainage, access and finishes before any groundworks begin. You’ll receive a written scope, staged programme and material samples so there are no surprises. Our team keeps the site organised, protects neighbouring boundaries and leaves paths and patios clean at handover. Local homeowners choose us for consistent communication, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
New builds in the London Borough of Lewisham often have compact access, strict delivery windows and limited on-street parking, so we plan logistics carefully. Forest Hill gardens can be sloped, especially near viewpoints such as Blythe Hill Fields, which makes levels and drainage a priority. We specify sub-bases and falls to suit the site, then choose planting that copes with sun traps or shaded boundaries. Where access is tight, we use smaller machinery and phased material drops to keep disruption down.
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Costs vary with access, levels and the mix of hard and soft landscaping. As a guide, a tidy-up build with turfing and basic planting may start around £3,000–£6,000 for smaller SE23 gardens. A mid-range scheme with patio, fencing and pathways often falls between £8,000–£18,000. Larger or more complex gardens with drainage, retaining details and premium paving can be £20,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design and materials are agreed. A simple turf-and-planting job can be completed in a few days, while patios, fencing, paths and drainage typically extend the programme. Timescales depend on curing time for bases and mortar, weather, access for deliveries, and whether levels need regrading. We provide a staged schedule so you know what happens when.
Many garden works are permitted development, such as patios, paths, turfing, planting and most fencing within height limits. However, rules can change if your property is in a conservation area, if you’re altering levels significantly, or if you’re adding a driveway with non-permeable surfacing. We flag likely permissions early, advise on permeable options and drainage, and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Lewisham before work starts.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed landscaping elements, covering issues caused by installation faults. This includes items such as patio and pathway construction, sub-bases, edging and fence installation (materials subject to manufacturer terms). Planting and turf are living materials, so coverage depends on aftercare and seasonal conditions, but we’ll advise on watering, feeding and maintenance to give everything the best start.
Homeowners often choose porcelain or sandstone patios, resin or gravel paths, and contemporary slatted or closeboard fencing for privacy. For planting, we commonly use evergreen structure with grasses and long-flowering perennials to keep colour through the seasons. Drainage options include French drains, soakaways and permeable sub-bases where suitable. We bring samples, discuss maintenance levels, and design around how you’ll use the space—dining, play, pets or entertaining.
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