Retaining Walls in Holland Park designed for elegant gardens and demanding levels. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build strength you can trust with discreet, premium finishes.
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Sloping lawns, raised patios and sunken seating areas are common around Holland Park and the streets near the Design Museum. Our retaining walls stabilise ground, create usable terraces and protect planting beds from erosion. We build in brick, stone, block, sleepers or gabions, always paired with proper drainage. The result is a garden that looks refined and performs for decades.
The Holland Park area is known for large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and period properties where structural work must respect original character. We match brickwork, coping details and pointing styles so new walls sit comfortably alongside heritage façades. For tighter side access and shared boundaries, we plan deliveries and sequencing carefully to minimise disruption. Clients across W11 and W14 also value tidy sites and considerate working hours.
We start with a site survey, levels and a clear plan for terracing, drainage runs and wall type. Where needed, we specify engineering details such as reinforced blockwork, foundations and weep systems to manage water pressure. You’ll receive a written scope, transparent options and a schedule that fits your household. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty, which is why local homeowners recommend Fine Landscaping.
Working on retaining walls in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often means careful access planning, controlled parking, and protecting existing paving and mature planting. Gardens near Holland House and Kyoto Garden can have layered levels and older boundary structures that require sensitive tie-ins. We assess ground conditions, water flow and neighbouring boundaries before excavation. Our approach keeps builds compliant, discreet and structurally sound.
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Costs vary by height, length, access and the wall system. As a guide, sleeper walls often start from around £250–£450 per linear metre, while brick or block retaining walls typically range £400–£900 per linear metre. Natural stone can be £700–£1,400+ per linear metre. Drainage, steps, coping stones and engineering (reinforcement) can add to the total, especially on taller walls.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 3–10 working days, depending on excavation, spoil removal and curing times. A small sleeper or gabion wall can be completed in a few days, while brick, block or stone walls with foundations and drainage usually take longer. Timings are affected by access in W11/W14, the need for terracing, weather, and whether we’re integrating steps, lighting or new paving.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to highways, listed building status, and whether the work alters a boundary wall. In conservation areas, additional restrictions may apply. We’ll review the specifics of your property and advise if you should speak with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or submit an application. We also consider party wall matters where relevant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural integrity, installation quality and defects arising from our build. This includes issues linked to foundations, wall construction and specified drainage components installed by our team. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, unauthorised alterations, or extreme events outside normal conditions. We also supply care guidance to help you protect finishes and planting around the wall.
We build brick walls to match period homes, crisp block walls for rendered finishes, characterful sleeper walls, premium natural stone, and practical gabion walls for contemporary gardens. Design options include curved runs, piers, integrated steps, copings and seating edges, plus terracing layouts to maximise usable space. We’ll recommend the right system based on height, loads, drainage needs and the look you want for your garden.
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