Retaining Walls in Nunhead designed to stabilise slopes, create usable terraces, and elevate your garden’s finish. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build with proper drainage and engineering for long-term strength.
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Nunhead’s sloping plots and stepped gardens often need more than a quick fix to stop soil movement. We design and build retaining walls that hold ground securely while creating clean, practical levels for lawns, patios, and planting. Whether you’re near Nunhead Cemetery or walking distance from Telegraph Hill Park, we tailor the wall to your garden’s layout and access. Every build includes drainage planning to reduce pressure behind the wall.
Our team works regularly across SE15, including projects for Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses, and period cottages where garden levels can change sharply from front to back. Older boundary lines and shared fences also mean careful setting-out is essential. We’re used to tight side returns, narrow alleys, and protecting existing paving and planting. If you’re comparing options for retaining walls Nunhead area, we’ll explain what’s best for your soil, height, and finish.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check ground conditions, and agree the look—brick, stone, sleepers, blockwork or gabions. You’ll receive a clear specification covering foundations, drainage, and any terracing or steps required. Our builds follow sound engineering principles, with tidy workmanship and safe site management throughout. Local homeowners choose us for reliable timelines, transparent communication, and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
In the London Borough of Southwark, access can be tight and parking controls can affect deliveries and waste removal, so we plan logistics early. Nunhead gardens often sit on slopes and can have variable made ground, so we factor in drainage, backfill, and compaction from day one. We also work carefully around period boundaries and neighbouring structures common in SE15 streets. Where needed, we can advise on wall heights, guarding, and good-neighbour considerations.
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Costs vary by height, length, access, and the amount of excavation and drainage required. As a guide, sleeper walls often start from around £250–£450 per linear metre, while block or brick retaining walls are commonly £400–£800+ per linear metre. Stone and gabion walls can be similar or higher depending on materials and foundations. Terracing, steps, and restricted access in SE15 can increase costs.
A small garden retaining wall may take 2–4 days, while larger engineered walls with terracing and drainage typically take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on excavation depth, spoil removal, curing time for concrete, and whether we’re adding steps, fencing, or paving. Access in Nunhead—such as narrow side passages—can slow material handling. We provide a realistic programme before work begins.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on wall height, proximity to highways, and whether the work affects neighbouring land. If you’re altering levels significantly, adding railings, or working near a boundary, additional checks may be sensible. We’ll talk you through the likely requirements and can help you confirm details with Southwark guidance. For listed buildings or special constraints, we advise early.
Yes. Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year workmanship warranty on retaining wall builds, covering issues caused by installation such as structural movement due to incorrect foundations, poor construction, or inadequate drainage provision. Materials are covered by the relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable. The warranty assumes normal use and that drainage outlets are kept clear. We also provide aftercare advice to help your wall perform long-term.
We build brick walls to match period homes, natural stone walls for a premium look, sleeper walls for warm, contemporary borders, and block walls with rendered or clad finishes. Gabion walls are ideal where drainage and a modern texture are wanted. We can incorporate terracing, steps, copings, and lighting-ready conduits. After assessing levels and soil, we’ll recommend the best option for strength, budget, and the style of your Nunhead garden.
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