Retaining Walls in Parsons Green that look sharp and stay put. We design and build brick, stone, sleeper, block and gabion walls with proper drainage and engineering for SW6 gardens.
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Sloping lawns and awkward level changes are common around Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common, especially in compact SW6 gardens. A well-built retaining wall turns wasted gradients into usable terraces for seating, planting, or play. Fine Landscaping creates retaining walls that match the character of Fulham streetscapes while solving real structural problems. Expect clean lines, tidy finishes, and drainage that protects your garden year-round.
Homes here range from Victorian terraces to Georgian cottages and mansion flats, often with narrow side access and established boundaries. We design walls that suit period brickwork, traditional coping details, and contemporary courtyard layouts. Whether you’re near Parsons Green tube station or closer to Putney Bridge, we tailor heights, finishes and foundations to your plot. The result is a wall that looks like it belongs, not an afterthought.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check soil conditions and plan drainage routes before any digging begins. Our team handles excavation, footings, reinforcement where required, and careful backfilling to reduce movement over time. You’ll get clear specifications, staged progress updates, and a workmanship standard that stands up to scrutiny. Local homeowners choose us because we build for longevity, not quick fixes.
In the retaining walls Parsons Green area, gardens often sit against neighbouring foundations and party boundaries, so accuracy matters. We factor in clay-heavy patches, surface water run-off, and the need for reliable drainage behind the wall. Access and parking around SW6 can be limited, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to keep disruption down. We also align designs with the expectations typical of retaining walls in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham properties.
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Costs vary with height, length, access, and the level of engineering needed. As a guide, sleeper or block retaining walls often start from around £250–£450 per m², while brick or stone typically ranges £450–£900+ per m². Gabion walls can be cost-effective for larger runs, usually £300–£600 per m². Excavation, drainage, and spoil removal in SW6 can influence the final figure.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A short sleeper wall with straightforward access can be completed in a couple of days, while brick or stone walls with deeper footings, steps, or terracing may take a week or more. Timescales are affected by excavation depth, curing time for concrete, drainage installation, and delivery logistics around Parsons Green.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, especially when they’re not adjacent to a highway and don’t materially alter the street scene. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation considerations, or higher walls and boundary works. We’ll advise on likely requirements and can help you check with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham where needed. We also design with safety and drainage best practice in mind.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our retaining wall builds, covering issues caused by installation faults such as poor construction detailing or inadequate fixing. The warranty is supported by clear specifications, including drainage and backfill methods designed to reduce movement. Materials are covered by manufacturer guarantees where applicable. We also offer aftercare guidance so planting, irrigation and surface water don’t compromise the wall over time.
We build brick walls to match period properties, natural stone walls for a premium look, sleeper walls for warm, contemporary terraces, and block walls for strength with rendered or clad finishes. Gabion walls are popular for modern gardens and excellent drainage performance. We’ll help you choose based on height, soil pressure, aesthetics, and budget, then design coping, steps and planting pockets to suit your Parsons Green garden layout.
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