Retaining Walls in Herne Hill designed to stabilise slopes, create usable terraces, and elevate your garden finish. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build with proper drainage and engineering for long-term strength. We’ve completed many projects across Herne Hill and nearby areas.
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Herne Hill gardens often need clever level changes, especially around Brockwell Park’s surrounding streets and the SE24 slopes. A well-built retaining wall prevents soil movement, manages water run-off, and turns awkward banks into practical lawn, patio, or planting zones. We design and construct brick walls, stone walls, sleeper walls, block walls and gabion walls to suit the space and style. Every build is finished with tidy lines, robust footings and discreet drainage.
Our team is based in Norbury, around 15 minutes away, so we know the retaining walls Herne Hill area homeowners ask for most. Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses frequently have narrow side access, raised beds against boundaries, and tired old walls that need rebuilding. Period conversions near Herne Hill station can also have shared gardens where neat, quiet working matters. We match materials and detailing to complement brickwork, paving and garden architecture already in place.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, loads, and water flow, then propose a design that’s structurally sound and visually consistent. Drainage is planned from day one—weep holes, gravel backfill, and land drains where required—to reduce pressure behind the wall. Our builds follow best practice for terracing and engineering, with clear schedules and tidy handovers. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, careful workmanship and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
We regularly deliver retaining walls in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark, where access can be tight and parking restrictions are common. Herne Hill’s mix of period terraces and conversions often means careful material handling and considerate neighbour management. We design for local ground conditions and rainfall, prioritising drainage and stable foundations. If council guidance or party wall considerations apply, we help you navigate them before work starts.
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Costs vary by height, length, access and material. As a guide in SE24, sleeper walls often start around £180–£300 per linear metre, while brick or block retaining walls commonly range from £250–£450+ per linear metre. Stone facing and complex curves can be higher. Drainage, foundations, removal of spoil, and steps or copings also affect the budget. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on length, height and the amount of excavation. A small sleeper wall for a raised bed may be completed in a couple of days, while a taller engineered wall with terracing, drainage runs and steps can take one to two weeks. Access in Herne Hill’s terraces, spoil removal, weather, and curing times for concrete footings can extend the schedule.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to highways, listed buildings, and conservation areas. If your property is a period conversion or near protected streetscapes, it’s worth checking early. We’ll advise on likely requirements in the London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark and can help you confirm details with the council. Where needed, we can supply drawings and specifications to support an application.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural integrity issues arising from installation—such as movement due to inadequate footings or poor build practice. We also warranty installed drainage elements as specified in your proposal. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme events beyond reasonable design assumptions, or neglected maintenance like blocked drains. You’ll receive care guidance at handover.
We build brick walls to match period homes, modern block walls with rendered or clad finishes, natural stone walls for a premium look, sleeper walls for warm timber character, and gabion walls for contemporary texture and excellent drainage. We can incorporate copings, steps, integrated planters and terraced levels. After measuring levels and loads, we’ll recommend the best option for strength, appearance and budget, then provide a clear design and build specification.
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