Transform your garden with Raised Flower Beds and Sleeper Beds in Shortlands. We design and build crisp, durable beds for flowers, herbs and veg, tailored to your space and style.
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A well-built raised bed brings instant order to planting and makes maintenance far easier. We create sleeper beds, brick beds, stone beds and metal beds that suit Shortlands gardens, from compact side returns to generous rear plots. Whether you want a productive vegetable garden or a statement flower bed, we’ll shape it around how you use the space. We regularly work near Shortlands station and around BR2.
Shortlands is known for large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-proportioned 1930s properties, often with mature borders and established lawns. Raised beds are ideal for adding structure without losing that period character, especially where planting has become tired or hard to manage. We can introduce tiered beds for sloping lawns, or corner beds to make awkward spaces useful. Our designs also complement neighbouring areas such as Beckenham and Bromley, where garden layouts can be similarly varied.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage and agree a layout that works with paths, patios and access. Every bed is built with proper foundations, robust fixings and clean edging so it stays straight and safe. We keep the site tidy, protect existing planting where possible, and confirm materials before work begins. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clear communication and workmanship that lasts.
In the raised flower beds and sleeper beds Shortlands area, we often encounter clay-heavy soil and lawns with subtle falls, so we plan drainage and bed heights carefully. Access can be tight on some streets near Shortlands Golf Club, so we schedule deliveries and manage parking to minimise disruption. We also match materials to local property styles, keeping lines crisp for 1930s homes and using sympathetic finishes for Edwardian and Victorian gardens. If any works sit close to boundaries, we’ll advise on sensible set-backs and neighbour considerations.
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Costs vary by size, material and groundwork. As a guide, simple timber sleeper beds often start from around £350–£900 for small to medium runs, while larger or tiered designs typically fall between £1,200–£3,000+. Brick or stone beds are usually higher due to foundations and labour, commonly £1,800–£5,000+ depending on finishes, coping stones and access. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most straightforward sleeper beds can be installed in 1–2 days, including ground preparation and filling with soil. Larger layouts, tiered beds or multiple beds across the garden typically take 3–5 days. Brick and stone beds often require 4–7 days because of footings, curing time and more detailed finishing. Timescales depend on access, waste removal, levels, and whether we’re also improving drainage or adding new planting.
In most cases, raised flower beds and sleeper beds in London Borough of Bromley are permitted garden works and don’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, close to a listed building, or building substantial retaining structures near boundaries. Height, drainage run-off and structural stability can also matter on sloping plots. We’ll flag any potential issues during the survey and advise if you should check with the council.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on the build of raised beds, covering issues such as structural movement caused by poor installation, fixings failure, or incorrect base preparation. The warranty applies when the beds are used as intended and maintained sensibly. Natural material changes—like timber weathering or minor colour variation in stone—are not faults, but we’ll always explain what to expect and how to care for your new beds.
We offer sleeper beds for a warm, contemporary look, plus brick beds that match existing house brickwork, and stone beds for a more traditional finish. Metal beds are a great option for crisp lines and minimal maintenance. Design choices include vegetable gardens with protective edging, formal flower beds, tiered beds for slopes, and corner beds to use dead space. We’ll help you choose based on style, budget, drainage and how you want to plant.
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