Retaining Walls in Kingston upon Thames designed for strength, drainage and a clean finish. From sleeper terraces to stone and brickwork, we stabilise slopes and create usable garden levels. Built by Fine Landscaping, 30 minutes from Norbury.
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Sloping gardens and raised beds can look great, but they need proper support to stay safe and tidy year after year. We design and build retaining walls that control soil movement, manage water and create practical terraces for patios, lawns and planting. Whether you’re near Kingston Bridge or closer to Surbiton, we tailor every wall to your plot. Our builds suit both compact town gardens and larger riverside spaces across KT1 and KT2.
Kingston upon Thames has a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments, and each brings different access and ground challenges. Older gardens often need sympathetic brickwork and careful detailing to match period boundaries. Newer developments may require sleek blockwork or gabions for a contemporary look with strong performance. We plan for levels, loading and long-term settlement so your landscaping stays crisp and stable.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil type, nearby structures and drainage routes, then propose a clear design and specification. Every retaining wall includes the right foundations, backfill and drainage to reduce hydrostatic pressure and prevent bulging. Our team works neatly, keeps you updated, and leaves the site safe and clean at the end of each day. Homeowners choose us for dependable engineering, quality finishes, and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
In the retaining walls Kingston upon Thames area, we often deal with mixed ground conditions and variable water run-off, especially on sloped plots leading towards the river. Access can be tight around New Malden and older streets, so we plan deliveries, parking and waste removal carefully. We also consider nearby boundaries, trees and existing paving to avoid movement and drainage issues. Where required, we align our work with Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames expectations and good building practice.
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Costs vary with height, length, access and materials. As a guide, sleeper walls often start around £250–£450 per linear metre, while brick or block retaining walls are commonly £350–£700 per linear metre. Stonework and gabion walls can range from £450–£900+ per linear metre depending on specification. Drainage, excavation, spoil removal and engineering details (foundations, reinforcement) are key cost drivers.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A short sleeper wall with straightforward access may be completed in a couple of days, while taller brick, block or stone walls with terracing and drainage can take a week or more. Timescales are affected by excavation depth, ground conditions, curing time for concrete, and any steps, copings or integrated planting beds.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on wall height, proximity to highways, listed buildings, conservation areas and boundary arrangements. If the wall forms part of a larger landscaping scheme, alters levels significantly, or sits near a public footpath, extra checks may be needed. We’ll advise during the survey and, where appropriate, help you confirm requirements with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
Yes. We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our retaining wall installations, covering defects related to construction such as poor fixing, inadequate foundations or incorrect installation of drainage components. It’s designed to give homeowners confidence that the wall will perform as intended. Normal wear, accidental damage, severe ground movement outside our control, or issues caused by later alterations are not covered, but we’ll always advise on best practice.
We build brick walls, stone walls, sleeper walls, block walls and gabion walls, with finishes chosen to suit your home and garden style. Popular options include reclaimed-style brick to complement Victorian and Edwardian properties, contemporary smooth blockwork for modern homes, and sleepers for warm, natural terracing. We also design steps, copings and raised planters, and specify drainage and backfill to match the engineering needs of your site.
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