Retaining Walls in Eastfields designed to stabilise slopes, create usable levels and finish your garden beautifully. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build walls that handle ground pressure properly. Expect tidy workmanship, smart drainage and clear communication from start to finish.
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If your garden drops away or is starting to creep, a properly built retaining wall can transform it into practical, level space. We design and construct walls that resist movement, manage water and look right for the property. Homeowners around Eastfields station and Figges Marsh often ask us to turn awkward slopes into terraces for lawns, patios and planting. Our builds focus on long-term stability, not quick cosmetic fixes.
Eastfields is a well-connected residential area undergoing regeneration, with a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and newer developments. Each brings different constraints, from narrow side access to shared boundaries and existing paving. We regularly work across SW16 and CR4, including Mitcham and Streatham Vale, where gardens can vary widely in levels and soil make-up. Our recommendations always suit the style and structure of your home.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, loading, drainage routes and access for materials. You’ll receive a clear specification covering footing depth, reinforcement where needed, and how we’ll handle water behind the wall. We keep the site organised, protect nearby paving and planting, and provide a written 10-year warranty for peace of mind. Many clients choose us because we’re five minutes away and stand by our workmanship.
Across the retaining walls Eastfields area, we often encounter tight access, on-street parking limits and shared boundaries that need careful planning. Ground conditions can vary from compacted made ground to heavier clay, so drainage and footing design are never one-size-fits-all. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, and we build to suit local property styles found around Pollards Hill and Lavender Park. Where required, we can provide engineering input for taller or load-bearing walls.
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Costs vary with height, length, access and materials. As a guide, small sleeper or block retaining walls often start around £200–£350 per linear metre, while brick or stone walls are commonly £300–£600+ per linear metre. Gabion walls can be competitive for longer runs but depend on stone fill and foundations. Drainage, steps, and structural engineering for taller walls will increase the budget.
Most garden retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on excavation, spoil removal and curing time for concrete footings. A short sleeper wall may be completed in a couple of days, while brick, stone or terraced builds can take a week or more. Access in SW16/CR4, weather, and whether we’re adding steps, paving or new drainage runs will affect timings.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to highways, listed buildings, conservation areas and boundary conditions. If the wall forms part of a front garden scheme or is unusually tall, permissions may apply. We’ll advise during the survey and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Merton before work begins, so there are no surprises.
We provide a written 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural issues caused by installation faults, such as movement due to inadequate footings or poor drainage detailing. The warranty assumes normal use and that the wall isn’t later altered, overloaded or undermined by third-party works. We also use quality materials and proven construction methods to reduce future maintenance and keep the wall performing as intended.
We build brick walls to match existing house brickwork, stone walls for a premium natural finish, sleeper walls for a warm contemporary look, and block walls for strength with a rendered or clad finish. Gabion walls are ideal where drainage and a modern aesthetic are priorities. We’ll help you choose based on height, budget, garden style and how you want to use the new terraces, steps or raised beds.
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