Retaining Walls in Peckham designed to stabilise slopes and transform awkward levels into usable garden space. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build walls that look sharp and last. Expect proper drainage, tidy finishes and clear communication from survey to sign-off.
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Peckham gardens often need clever level changes, especially where patios drop away or boundaries sit higher than the lawn. We design and build retaining walls that prevent soil movement, create terraces and make outdoor space easier to use. Whether you’re near Peckham Rye Park or around Queen’s Road, we’ll match the wall to your property and layout. Every build includes the right foundations and drainage to suit SE15 conditions.
Our team works daily across Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted warehouses common in Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich. These properties can come with narrow side access, shared boundaries and older garden structures that need careful tying-in. We’re experienced with rebuilding failing walls, supporting raised beds, and creating stepped terraces for modern outdoor living. If you’re upgrading a courtyard or extending a patio, we’ll ensure the retaining solution supports the whole scheme.
We start with a site survey, levels and ground assessment, then propose a design with engineering detail where required. You’ll receive a clear scope, material options and a programme that works around access and neighbours. Our builds prioritise structural integrity: proper footings, weep holes, land drains and backfill specification. Homeowners choose us for reliable timelines, clean workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
In the London Borough of Southwark, we often encounter mixed ground, old garden rubble and tight access behind terraces. Parking and deliveries can be tricky near Peckham Library and busy streets, so we plan logistics and waste removal carefully. We also factor in boundary lines, party walls and neighbouring structures to avoid movement or disputes. Where levels are significant, we specify engineering details and drainage to suit the site, not guesswork.
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Costs vary by height, access, foundations and drainage. As a guide in SE15, sleeper walls often start around £250–£450 per metre, while brick or block retaining walls are commonly £400–£800 per metre. Stone facing or premium finishes can be £700–£1,200+ per metre. Gabion walls can be cost-effective for larger runs, typically £350–£700 per metre. A site visit is the best way to price accurately.
Most domestic retaining wall projects take 2–7 working days, depending on length, height and access. A short sleeper wall for a raised bed may be completed in a couple of days, while terracing with drainage and steps can take one to two weeks. Time is affected by excavation volume, spoil removal, curing time for concrete, and whether we’re matching existing brickwork. We’ll confirm a programme after the survey.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Height, proximity to highways, changes to ground levels, and whether the property is listed or in a conservation area can trigger permissions. If a wall forms part of a boundary or affects neighbours, party wall considerations may also apply. We’ll advise during the survey and can help you check Southwark guidance before work starts, so there are no surprises.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying retaining wall installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity when built to our specification. This includes correct foundations, drainage, backfill and fixings for the chosen wall type. The warranty does not cover damage caused by third-party alterations, major ground movement beyond reasonable site conditions, or blocked drains due to lack of maintenance. We’ll explain care requirements at handover.
We build brick walls to complement period terraces, block walls with rendered or clad finishes, natural stone walls for a premium look, sleeper walls for warm timber character, and gabion walls for a contemporary, permeable option. We also design stepped walls, curved runs, raised planters and full terracing schemes. We’ll help you choose based on height, loading, style, maintenance and budget, and we’ll include drainage and engineering where needed.
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