Timber sleepers
Natural
Quick to build for lower walls.
Kingston upon Thames · Retaining walls
Retaining Walls in Kingston upon Thames
Level ground, held firmly.
We build retaining walls in Kingston upon Thames in sleepers, brick, block and gabions, turning sloping gardens into level terraces with drainage designed in.
Free site survey · A quote tailored to your garden
Your garden, considered
Retaining walls hold back more than soil
Retaining walls hold back soil and water pressure, which grows with height. Footings, reinforcement and drainage behind the wall prevent bulging and collapse.
We design the wall for the height and soil, add drainage and backfill, and finish it to suit the garden.
In Kingston upon Thames, sloping lawns can be terraced into patio, lawn and planting levels.
Details from our portfolio
Walls and levels we have built
A selection from our retaining walls portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all Kingston upon Thames projects.
Materials & possibilities
Retaining wall options
Material depends on height and style.
Water is the enemy
Most retaining wall failures are caused by water building up behind them. We install free-draining backfill and drainage outlets on every wall.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
Levels, soil and drainage.
Design
Height, material and drainage.
Build
Footings, wall and backfill.
Finish
Coping, steps and planting.
Documented project · East Sheen SW14
100m² of Indian sandstone paving, front and back, in East Sheen
This documented project in East Sheen SW14 is about 3 miles from Kingston upon Thames. 100m² of Indian sandstone across a front and back garden, with a full dig out and a retaining wall, in around 2 weeks for £19,350 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the case studyA complete quote, not a guess
What affects the cost?
Height, length, material, excavation and drainage. Our Trevor project in Norwood combined retaining walls with porcelain paving, composite decking and turf for £17,000–£22,000.
Request your free quote- Height & length
- Load on the wall.
- Material
- Sleepers, brick, block or gabions.
- Groundwork
- Excavation, soil removal and drainage.
Compare like for like. Check footing size, drainage behind the wall, backfill and soil removal.
Kingston upon Thames · KT1
Retaining Walls planned around your Kingston upon Thames property
We take retaining walls enquiries across Kingston upon Thames, including Surbiton, Norbiton and Kingston Hill. Kingston has Victorian terraces near the river and larger interwar homes towards Kingston Hill, with a wide range of garden sizes. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 8 miles from Kingston upon Thames.
Explore our service areasA few useful answers
Retaining Walls in Kingston upon Thames: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsHow high can a sleeper wall be?
Usually up to about a metre; higher walls need brick, block or engineering.
Do retaining walls in Kingston upon Thames need permission?
Often not for low garden walls, but higher walls near boundaries may.
Why is drainage important?
Water pressure behind the wall is the main cause of failure.
Can you add steps?
Yes, steps are usually built with the walls.
Do you cover all of Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. We work across Kingston upon Thames (KT1), including Surbiton, Norbiton and Kingston Hill, and nearby areas such as New Malden and Tolworth. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 8 miles from Kingston upon Thames.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your retaining walls project in Kingston upon Thames. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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