Outdoor Seating Areas in Cheam, crafted for year-round comfort and entertaining. From patio dining spaces to pergola seating and fire pit areas, we design and build to suit your garden and lifestyle.
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A well-planned seating zone can change how you use your garden, from morning coffee to evenings with friends. We create tailored outdoor seating areas around Cheam Village and close to Nonsuch Park, balancing comfort, privacy and flow. Expect practical layouts for dining spaces, sun lounging areas and cosy corners. Every build is finished with details that make it feel complete, including lighting and shade structures.
Cheam homes range from period cottages to 1930s houses and larger executive homes, each with different garden proportions and levels. We design seating to suit typical plot shapes in SM2 and SM3, making the most of side returns, patios off the kitchen, or deeper lawns. Where space is tight, built-in benches and integrated storage keep things tidy. For larger gardens, we can zone separate areas for dining, lounging and a fire pit.
We start with a site visit, discuss how you want to use the space, then produce a clear design and itemised quotation. Our team handles groundworks, drainage considerations, electrics for lighting (where required) and clean, precise finishes. You’ll get straightforward timelines, careful protection of existing planting, and a thorough handover. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Gardens in the London Borough of Sutton often have clay-heavy soils, so we build stable sub-bases to reduce movement and cracking. Access can be restricted on some roads around Cheam Recreation Ground, so we plan deliveries and parking to minimise disruption. If your property sits within or near conservation considerations by places like Lumley Chapel, we’ll advise on sympathetic materials and sightlines. We also match styles to local architecture, from traditional brick edges to contemporary porcelain paving.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, a small patio seating area can start from around £2,500–£5,000. Mid-sized designs with built-in benches, lighting and quality paving often fall between £6,000–£12,000. Larger schemes with pergola seating, fire pit areas and multiple zones can be £15,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit in SM2/SM3.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on ground preparation and the features included. A straightforward patio can be completed in under a week, while pergolas, built-in benches, lighting and fire pit areas add time. Weather, access for materials, and whether we need to adjust levels or improve drainage can also affect the schedule. We confirm a realistic programme before starting and keep you updated throughout.
In many cases, patios and garden seating areas are permitted development and don’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, if structures are tall (such as some pergolas or shade structures), or if works affect boundaries and neighbours. We’ll flag any likely constraints during the survey and can help you understand what Sutton Council may require before you commit to the build.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our outdoor seating area installations. This covers issues such as failed joints, movement caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, and installation defects, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like paving, lighting components or pergola materials. We also give aftercare guidance, so your patio, benches and features continue to look their best year after year.
We design around how you want to use the space, then recommend materials to suit your home and budget. Popular choices include porcelain paving for a crisp modern look, sandstone for a softer traditional feel, and brick or stone edging to tie into period properties. Seating can include built-in benches with timber or composite tops, pergola seating, fire pit areas, and layered lighting. We’ll bring samples and propose layouts that work with sun, shade and privacy.
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