Retaining Walls in Earl's Court that stabilise slopes, create usable terraces and elevate your garden’s finish. Fine Landscaping designs and builds brick, stone, sleeper, block and gabion walls with proper drainage and engineering for long-term performance.
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Earl’s Court gardens often need clever level changes to make compact outdoor spaces more practical. We build retaining walls that hold back soil safely, manage water, and create clean edges for planting beds, patios and paths. Whether you’re near Earl’s Court tube station or walking distance from Philbeach Gardens, we tailor the design to your plot and access. Every wall is set out precisely so it looks right with surrounding brickwork and paving.
Many homes in SW5 are Victorian mansion conversions, period flats and garden square properties, where space is valuable and finishes matter. We regularly work with tight side returns, basement lightwells and raised planters that need reliable support. Our team matches materials to local architecture, from London stock-style brickwork to natural stone. If you’re improving a shared garden or private courtyard, we can phase work to minimise disruption.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, load, drainage routes and boundaries, then provide a clear written specification. Construction includes proper foundations, reinforcement where required, and drainage details to reduce hydrostatic pressure behind the wall. We keep the site tidy, protect existing paving and planting, and communicate daily progress. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent pricing and a 10-year warranty on qualifying builds.
Across the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access can be tight and parking restrictions are common, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions vary, and older gardens may have made-up ground, old foundations or legacy drainage runs that affect wall design. We adapt construction methods for mansion blocks and garden squares, including quieter working practices and considerate scheduling. Where needed, we coordinate with managing agents and follow local guidance for boundaries and shared structures.
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Costs vary by height, length, access and material choice. As a guide, sleeper walls often start around £250–£450 per metre, while brick or block retaining walls typically range from £450–£900+ per metre. Stone and gabion walls can be £600–£1,200+ per metre depending on specification. Drainage, excavation, removal of spoil and structural engineering can add to the total, especially in SW5 access-limited gardens.
Most domestic retaining wall builds take 2–7 working days, depending on length, height and site access. Small raised beds or short sleeper walls can be completed in a couple of days, while taller walls with terracing, steps and drainage runs may take one to two weeks. Lead time can increase if structural calculations, bespoke stone, or restricted delivery windows are required. Weather and curing times also affect schedules.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change with wall height, proximity to highways, listed buildings, conservation areas and boundary conditions. In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, it’s also sensible to check if your property has specific restrictions, especially for period buildings and garden squares. We review the site, flag likely requirements, and can help you confirm with the council or your managing agent before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying retaining wall installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity when built to our specification. This includes correct foundations, appropriate reinforcement, and installed drainage where required. The warranty does not cover damage caused by third-party alterations, tree root movement beyond reasonable control, or exceptional events such as flooding or subsidence unrelated to the wall build. We also provide care guidance to help the wall perform long term.
We build brick walls to complement Victorian façades, block walls with rendered or clad finishes, natural stone walls for a premium look, sleeper walls for warm contemporary terraces, and gabion walls for robust, well-draining structures. Design options include stepped walls, curved runs, integrated seating, raised planters and concealed drainage outlets. We’ll recommend the best solution based on height, loading, garden style and access, and provide samples where helpful.
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