Retaining Walls in Southfields that look smart and stay put. From sleeper and brick walls to gabions and engineered terracing, we stabilise slopes and reclaim usable garden space in SW18.
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If your garden levels drop away towards Wimbledon Park or you’re battling a sloping lawn near Southfields tube station, a properly built retaining wall can transform the space. We design and install walls that hold back soil, prevent washouts, and create clean, practical terraces. Every build includes the right foundations and drainage, not just a tidy face. The result is a garden that’s easier to use and simpler to maintain.
Southfields homeowners often need sensitive solutions that suit Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses, and 1930s semis. We match materials and detailing to your property—whether that’s a traditional brick finish, natural stone, or contemporary blockwork. Access can be tight on residential streets, so we plan deliveries, waste removal, and working areas carefully. If you’re in the retaining walls Southfields area around Wimbledon Park or Earlsfield, we’ll propose options that fit both space and style.
Our process starts with a site survey, level checks, and a clear plan for drainage and load. We then engineer the wall type to suit height, soil pressure, and what sits above—paths, patios, or planting. You’ll get a written scope, tidy workmanship, and a build that’s designed to last. Local homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, careful finishes, and retaining walls in London Borough of Wandsworth that perform through wet winters.
Southfields gardens can have mixed ground and water run-off, especially where levels change towards parks and rail lines. We design with proper backfill, weep outlets, and land drains to manage heavy rainfall. Access and parking in SW18 can be restrictive, so we schedule deliveries and keep disruption down. We also consider boundary lines and neighbouring properties, aligning the build with London Borough of Wandsworth expectations.
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Costs vary by wall height, length, access, and drainage needs. As a guide, sleeper walls often start from around £180–£350 per linear metre, while brick or block retaining walls are commonly £250–£600+ per linear metre. Stone and gabion walls can be higher depending on specification and foundations. Excavation, spoil removal, steps, and terracing will affect 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 quickly, while taller engineered walls with drainage, steps, and multiple terraces can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are influenced by excavation depth, curing time for concrete, weather, and how easily materials can be brought to the garden.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change with wall height, proximity to highways, listed buildings, and conservation areas. Boundary walls and front garden works can be more sensitive, and drainage must not cause run-off issues. We’ll discuss your layout, check practical constraints, and advise whether you should confirm details with the London Borough of Wandsworth before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural installation issues such as movement caused by incorrect build methods, inadequate foundations, or poor drainage detailing. Materials are covered by their manufacturers’ guarantees where applicable. The warranty assumes normal use and that surrounding ground levels and drainage aren’t altered by others after completion. We also provide care guidance to protect finishes.
We install brick walls, natural stone walls, sleeper walls, block walls, and gabion walls, with options for copings, piers, steps, and integrated planters. The best choice depends on height, load, aesthetics, and budget. For example, sleepers suit informal gardens, brick suits period homes, and gabions work well for modern, free-draining builds. We’ll recommend a design that fits your levels, drainage, and layout.
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