Outdoor Seating Areas in Shortlands that turn unused lawn into a place you’ll use daily. From pergola dining to fire pit seating, we build spaces that feel part of your home. Expect premium materials, tidy workmanship and smart lighting for year-round comfort.
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A well-planned seating zone changes how you use your garden, especially in BR2 where outdoor space is a real asset. We create patio areas, dining spaces and sun lounging areas that work with your layout and the way you entertain. Whether you’re near Shortlands station or closer to Beckenham, we’ll position seating for privacy, sun and easy access from the house. Add lighting and shade structures and the garden stays useful long after dusk.
Shortlands is known for larger Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-proportioned 1930s properties, often with generous rear gardens and mature boundaries. We design outdoor seating areas Shortlands area homeowners can enjoy without compromising period character. That might mean sympathetic stone paving, built-in benches that follow existing levels, or a pergola that aligns with traditional brickwork. We also consider drainage and thresholds so the transition from indoors to outdoors feels seamless.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check access and discuss how you want to use the space—dining, lounging, or a fire pit area for evenings. You’ll receive a clear design proposal, material options and a staged plan to minimise disruption. Our team handles groundworks, sub-bases, paving, joinery, electrics for lighting, and final detailing. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, clean finishes and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Across the London Borough of Bromley, gardens often have clay-heavy soils and mature tree roots, so we specify the right sub-base and drainage to prevent movement. Parking and access can be tight on residential streets near Ravensbourne, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. For period homes, we match paving tones and edging details to existing brick and stonework. We also design around rail-side noise and privacy where plots back onto busier routes.
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Costs depend on size, ground conditions and features. As a guide, a small patio seating area starts from around £3,000–£6,000. Mid-sized outdoor dining spaces with quality paving and lighting often fall between £7,000–£15,000. Larger schemes with pergola seating, built-in benches and a fire pit area can be £15,000–£30,000+. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit in BR2.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on excavation, drainage and the complexity of the build. A straightforward patio can be completed in under a week, while pergolas, built-in benches, lighting and fire pit areas usually extend the programme. Weather, access for machinery, and curing times for concrete bases can also affect timelines. We confirm a realistic schedule before work starts and keep you updated daily.
In many cases, patios and garden seating areas are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, if structures are unusually tall, or if works significantly alter ground levels or drainage. Pergolas, shade structures and lighting are often fine, but we still check constraints and advise on best practice. If approvals are required, we can help you prepare the information needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our outdoor seating installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by incorrect sub-base preparation, loose edging, or paving failures linked to installation. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like lighting, pergola components and certain paving materials. We also give clear care guidance to protect your investment, including cleaning, sealing options and seasonal checks around joints and drainage.
We design everything from porcelain paving patios to natural stone terraces, with options like brick edging to suit period homes. Seating can be freestanding or built-in benches in timber, brick or rendered blockwork with hardwood tops. Popular additions include pergola seating, shade sails, step lighting, and fire pit areas with heat-resistant surrounds. We’ll bring samples, discuss maintenance levels, and tailor the layout to how you dine, lounge and entertain.
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