Raised Beds in Lewisham, designed and built for better planting and cleaner garden lines. Choose sleepers, brick, stone or metal—installed neatly in 1–2 days. We’ve completed many projects across Lewisham and nearby areas.
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A well-built raised bed transforms awkward corners into productive planting space and keeps borders looking crisp year-round. We design and install beds for homeowners across SE13, from compact courtyards near Lewisham station to larger family gardens by Mountsfield Park. Whether you want a vegetable garden or a statement flower bed, we’ll size it to your layout and light levels. Every bed is built for drainage, longevity and a premium finish.
Lewisham’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and modern developments often comes with narrow side access and varied ground levels. We regularly build raised beds in the Lewisham area for homes in Ladywell and Hither Green, where gardens can be long, shaded, or sloped. Raised beds help improve soil quality quickly, reduce waterlogging, and make planting easier on your back. We’ll match the style of your property, from traditional brickwork to contemporary steel edging.
We start with a site visit to confirm measurements, access, and the best position for sun and watering. Your bed is then built on a stable base with proper lining and drainage, and we can supply premium topsoil and compost for immediate planting. We keep disruption low, protect existing paving, and leave the garden tidy at the end of each day. Local homeowners choose us for clear pricing, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Ground conditions in the London Borough of Lewisham can vary from compacted clay to made-up ground in newer developments, so we tailor the base and drainage accordingly. Parking and access can be tight around Lewisham Shopping Centre and nearby residential streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many local gardens have narrow side returns, so we build in sections where needed. We also consider roots, boundaries and existing paving to avoid future movement.
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Most raised beds in Lewisham start from around £200–£800 per bed depending on size and materials. Sleeper beds are often the most cost-effective, while brick, stone and metal edging can increase labour and material costs. If you’re creating multiple beds, adding topsoil/compost, or including planting and irrigation, the overall typical spend can sit around £400–£1,500. We’ll confirm options after a site measure.
A standard raised bed installation usually takes 1–2 days, including setting out, preparing the base, building the structure and finishing edges. Larger beds, multiple runs, or stepped beds on sloping ground can take longer. Timescales also depend on access (for example, narrow side passages), the chosen material (brickwork takes longer than sleepers), and whether you want soil supply and planting completed at the same time.
Raised beds are usually permitted garden works and don’t require planning permission, especially when they’re low-level and not forming a retaining wall. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, or if the bed affects boundaries, drainage, or shared structures. If you’re near a boundary wall or creating higher retaining features, we’ll advise on best practice and help you check any relevant London Borough of Lewisham requirements before work starts.
Yes—our raised beds come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship, covering issues caused by installation faults such as movement from an inadequate base or fixings failing under normal garden use. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or natural weathering of materials like timber over time. We’ll also explain expected maintenance for your chosen finish, and we’re happy to return to make adjustments if settling occurs early on.
We build sleeper beds, brick beds, stone beds and metal beds, and we can create both vegetable gardens and decorative flower beds. Popular designs include L-shapes for corners, stepped beds for slopes, and narrow beds to frame patios or paths. We’ll help you choose a height and width that suits access and planting, and we can advise on linings, drainage layers and soil blends so the bed performs well from day one.
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