Retaining Walls in Downham that look sharp and stay put. Fine Landscaping designs and builds engineered walls with proper drainage, terracing and clean detailing. From sleeper steps to brick and stone features, we make sloped gardens usable.
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If your garden levels drop away or soil is pushing against paving, a properly built retaining wall makes the space safer and easier to use. We design and construct walls that hold back ground, manage water and create practical terraces for lawns, patios and planting. Homeowners near Downham Fields and around BR1 often ask us to stabilise banks and reclaim flat areas for family use. Every build is finished to suit the look of your home and garden.
Downham’s established residential estate includes 1920s cottage-style homes, 1930s semis and post-war housing, many with long rear gardens and changing levels. We regularly work on side access constraints, shared boundaries and older garden layouts where previous edging has failed. Whether you’re in Bellingham or close to Grove Park, we can match materials to existing brickwork and paving. Our designs also consider future maintenance, planting and how you’ll use the space year-round.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil pressure, drainage routes and loading, then propose the right wall type and footing. Our builds include engineered foundations, weep vents or land drains where needed, and careful backfill compaction to reduce movement. You’ll get clear specifications, tidy working practices and a realistic programme, with updates throughout. Many local clients choose us because we combine craftsmanship with structural know-how and stand behind the work.
We build retaining walls in London Borough of Lewisham with an eye on typical access, parking and boundary constraints found on Downham’s estate roads. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess soil and water flow before specifying drainage and foundations. Near Bonus Pastor Catholic College and surrounding streets, we plan deliveries and waste removal to keep disruption low. Our approach suits the long, sloping gardens common across BR1.
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Costs depend on height, length, access and the wall type. As a guide, sleeper walls often start around £180–£300 per metre, while brick or block retaining walls with foundations and drainage are commonly £250–£450 per metre. Stone and gabion solutions can range from £300–£650+ per metre. Excavation, waste removal, terracing and steps will affect the final budget.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A short sleeper wall may be completed in a couple of days, while brick, block or stone walls with deeper footings, drainage runs and terracing can take a week or more. Access, weather, curing time for concrete, and the amount of excavation and spoil removal are the main factors.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to highways, and whether the property is listed or in a conservation area. If a wall supports a driveway, affects drainage, or forms part of a boundary, additional considerations may apply. We’ll advise during the survey and can help you check Lewisham requirements before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural integrity when built to our specification, including foundations, wall construction and installed drainage components. The warranty is designed for normal domestic use and excludes damage caused by third-party alterations, impact, or exceptional events such as major ground movement or flooding. We also give care guidance to help the wall perform long-term.
We build brick walls for a traditional finish, block walls for strength with rendered or clad options, and stone walls for a premium look. Sleeper walls are popular for quick terracing and steps, while gabion walls suit modern gardens and tricky drainage. We’ll recommend the best option based on height, soil pressure, style, and budget, then provide a clear design with drainage and coping details.
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