Outdoor Seating Areas in Peckham designed for real London living—dining, lounging and entertaining with ease. From pergola seating to fire pit areas and lighting, we build spaces that feel effortless to use year-round.
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Peckham’s gardens and courtyards can work harder with a well-planned seating layout that suits how you live. We design and build patio areas, dining spaces and sun lounging zones that feel connected to the house and planting. Whether you’re a short walk from Peckham Rye Park or near the Bussey Building, we’ll create a spot that’s comfortable, durable and easy to maintain. Every build is tailored to your plot, light levels and daily routines.
Across SE15 you’ll find Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted warehouses, each with different proportions and access challenges. We regularly work in Nunhead, East Dulwich and around Queen’s Road, where gardens range from long narrow plots to compact paved courtyards. Our designs make the most of limited width with built-in benches and smart storage, and we balance privacy with openness using shade structures and planting. Materials are chosen to complement brickwork, period details and contemporary extensions.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, drainage and sun paths, then produce a clear design and itemised specification. Your seating area is built by our in-house team with tidy working practices, respectful neighbour management and a realistic programme. We use proven construction methods for stable sub-bases, safe electrics for lighting and long-lasting finishes. Homeowners trust us for consistent communication, high standards and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Outdoor seating areas in London Borough of Southwark often need careful attention to drainage, party boundaries and access through terraced homes. In Peckham, we plan deliveries, parking and waste removal to minimise disruption on busy streets. We also factor in mixed ground conditions and existing paving common in SE15 gardens. Where required, we align layouts with council guidance and neighbourly considerations for pergolas, lighting and fire features.
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Costs vary with size, access and finishes. As a guide, a small patio seating area with paving may start around £2,500–£5,000. Mid-sized designs with built-in benches, lighting and improved drainage often fall between £6,000–£12,000. Larger schemes with pergola seating, fire pit areas and premium stone can be £12,000–£25,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit in SE15.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on excavation, levels 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 for foundations, electrics and finishes. Access through a terrace, neighbour considerations and weather can also affect the programme. We confirm a realistic schedule before work begins.
In many cases, patios, seating and low-level landscaping are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering ground levels significantly, adding taller shade structures, or installing certain boundary-adjacent features. Fire pits and lighting usually don’t require permission, but safety and nuisance considerations matter. We’ll advise and check what applies to your Southwark property before starting.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our outdoor seating area builds, covering issues such as installation defects, structural stability of built elements and failures caused by poor construction. Materials are also covered by relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable (for example, paving, fixings or lighting components). The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or normal weathering. We explain coverage clearly in your documentation.
We offer a wide range of options, including porcelain paving, sandstone, granite setts, brick edging and composite or timber detailing for benches. Seating can be built-in with storage, L-shaped for sociable corners, or paired with pergola seating and adjustable shade structures. We can integrate warm-white lighting, step lights and discreet power for cooking or music. We’ll recommend choices based on style, slip resistance, maintenance and budget.
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