Outdoor Seating Areas in Kennington, crafted for relaxed evenings and easy entertaining. From built-in benches to pergola seating and fire pit areas, we create spaces that look refined and feel effortless to use.
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Kennington gardens often need smart layouts to make the most of compact footprints and overlooked boundaries. We design outdoor seating that works for real life—dining spaces for friends, sun lounging areas for quiet weekends, and lighting that keeps the garden usable after dark. Whether you’re near The Oval cricket ground or walking distance from Kennington Park, we tailor each scheme to your property and lifestyle. Expect clean lines, durable materials and a finish that complements SE11 streetscapes.
Our team regularly works across the outdoor seating areas Kennington area, including Oval, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle. Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces benefit from sympathetic detailing—stone colours that suit period brickwork, and joinery that feels built-in rather than bolted on. Mansion blocks often call for clever zoning, privacy screening and low-maintenance surfaces. We’ll shape the seating plan around doors, basement lightwells, levels and drainage so the space functions year-round.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear design proposal, then handle groundworks, construction and finishing in a tidy, scheduled programme. You’ll get practical advice on shade structures, pergola positioning, and lighting circuits to avoid glare into windows. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty, and we only specify materials proven for London conditions. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, careful installation and results that age beautifully.
Kennington gardens can involve tight access, shared passages and limited on-street parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions vary, and we build stable sub-bases to prevent settlement and rocking slabs. For properties near conservation-sensitive streets, we help you choose finishes that suit Georgian and Victorian façades. We also consider Lambeth requirements where relevant, especially for structures, boundaries and drainage changes.
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Costs depend on size, levels, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a simple patio seating area often starts around £2,500–£5,000. Mid-range builds with built-in benches, lighting and improved drainage commonly fall between £6,000–£12,000. Larger schemes with pergola seating, fire pit areas, premium paving and bespoke joinery can be £12,000–£25,000+.
Most projects take 3–10 working days once work starts. A straightforward patio with minimal excavation may be completed in under a week, while designs with steps, retaining edges, built-in benches, pergolas, lighting and fire pit construction usually take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in SE11, curing times for concrete, weather, and whether we’re coordinating electricians for lighting.
Many garden seating projects are permitted development, especially patios, paving and low-level built-in seating. Planning can be required for taller pergolas, structures close to boundaries, significant level changes, or if your home is listed or in a conservation area. Lambeth may also have guidance on drainage and surface water. We’ll flag likely requirements early and can help you gather details before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our outdoor seating area builds. This covers installation-related issues such as movement caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, loose edging, or defects in construction of built-in benches and pergola structures (where specified by us). Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or normal weathering and patina over time.
We design everything from porcelain or sandstone patio areas to brick-edged terraces that suit period homes. Seating can be built-in timber, composite, or masonry with comfortable cushions, and we can add pergola seating, shade structures, or privacy screens. Fire pit areas range from simple bowls to built-in units with heat-resistant surrounds. We’ll guide you through samples, slip ratings, colours and maintenance to match your lifestyle.
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