Retaining Walls in Upper Norwood that make steep gardens safer, smarter and easier to use. From brick and stone to sleepers and gabions, we build strength into every course. Expect tidy workmanship, proper drainage and a finish that suits your home.
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Upper Norwood’s hilltop plots often need strong, well-drained retaining walls to create level lawns, patios and planting beds. Whether you’re near Crystal Palace Park or walking distance to Westow Park, we design walls that handle height changes without cracking or bulging. Fine Landscaping builds brick walls, stone walls, sleeper walls, block walls and gabion walls to match your garden style. Every build includes the right drainage and foundations for the ground conditions in SE19.
We regularly work on Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions across Crystal Palace, South Norwood and Norwood New Town. Many gardens have raised terraces, old boundary walls, or narrow side access that affects how materials are brought in and spoil is removed. Our team is based just 15 minutes away, so site visits and follow-ups are quick and practical. If you want retaining walls Upper Norwood area homeowners can rely on, we’ll tailor the structure to your property and slope.
We start with a measured survey, levels, and a clear plan for terracing, drainage and finishes. Where required, we use engineered details such as reinforced blockwork, geogrid, weep vents and proper backfill to reduce pressure behind the wall. You’ll receive a written scope, tidy working practices, and staged sign-off as the wall rises. Local homeowners choose us for retaining walls in London Borough of Croydon because we build for longevity, not shortcuts.
Upper Norwood’s gradients and mixed ground can shift water quickly after heavy rain, so drainage and backfill choices matter. We plan deliveries around SE19 parking and access, especially for period homes with narrow side passages. Where walls sit on boundaries or near highways, we consider London Borough of Croydon guidance and any neighbour implications. The result is a wall that looks right and performs properly on a hilltop site.
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Costs vary by height, length, access and finish. As a guide, sleeper walls often start around £250–£450 per metre, while blockwork with facing brick or stone can be £450–£900+ per metre. Gabion walls are commonly £350–£750 per metre depending on stone fill. Drainage, foundations, steps and terracing can add to the overall budget, especially on steep SE19 plots.
Most domestic retaining wall builds take 2–7 working days, depending on excavation, spoil removal and the wall type. A short sleeper wall may be completed in a couple of days, while engineered block or brick walls with multiple terraces can take one to two weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, curing time for concrete, and whether we’re integrating steps, paving or fencing alongside the wall.
Many garden retaining walls are permitted development, but rules can change based on height, proximity to a highway, boundary conditions and whether the property is in a restricted area. If your wall supports a driveway, alters ground levels significantly, or sits near a public footpath, extra checks may be needed. We’ll advise during the survey and can help you confirm requirements with the London Borough of Croydon before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our retaining wall workmanship, covering structural failure caused by installation issues. This includes key elements such as foundations, wall construction and specified drainage components fitted by our team. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, tree root movement outside agreed allowances, or extreme events beyond normal site conditions. We also explain simple maintenance steps to keep drainage performing well.
We build brick walls to complement period homes, natural stone walls for a traditional look, sleeper walls for warm timber lines, and block walls with rendered or faced finishes. Gabion walls are popular for contemporary terraces and excellent drainage. We can include steps, raised beds, coping stones, lighting conduits and planting pockets. During design, we’ll balance aesthetics with engineering, height, load and how you use the space.
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