Add structure and warmth to your garden with Sleeper Walls in Morden. We build crisp raised beds, retaining walls and steps that suit family gardens and modern plots. Expect tidy workmanship, smart levels and long-lasting timber.
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Sleeper walls are a practical way to create raised beds, edging and small retaining walls without losing usable space. In Morden, we often install them to neaten sloping lawns and frame patios near Morden Hall Park and around SM4 homes. They work brilliantly for planters, seating edges and simple garden steps. The result is a cleaner layout and easier maintenance year-round.
Local gardens vary from 1930s semis with long rear plots to post-war estates and newer developments around Morden station. We design sleeper features that fit narrow side access, shared boundaries and family-friendly layouts. Whether you want a tidy border in Lower Morden or a raised bed run in St Helier, we tailor heights and finishes to the property. Every build is set out to look intentional, not like an afterthought.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage and where the wall needs reinforcement. You’ll get clear options on timber type, fixing method and finishes, plus a written estimate and schedule. We build with proper ground preparation, robust posts/anchors where required, and neat cuts for corners and steps. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, clean working practices and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
In the sleeper walls Morden area, we often deal with mixed ground and pockets of clay that need solid sub-bases and good drainage. Access can be tight on 1930s semis, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and tool setup to keep disruption low. We also factor in parking constraints near Morden Park and busier roads. If any boundary or height considerations apply, we’ll flag them early and build accordingly.
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Most sleeper wall projects in Morden fall between £800 and £3,000, depending on length, height and whether the wall is retaining soil. As a guide, expect around £150–£300 per metre installed. Straight edging and low raised beds sit at the lower end, while taller retaining walls, steps, seating or multiple tiers increase labour and fixings. We’ll confirm costs after checking levels and access.
Typical installations take 1–3 days, depending on the size and complexity of the build. A simple run of edging or a couple of raised beds can often be completed in a day, while retaining walls with posts, drainage, steps or multiple planters usually take longer. Timescales are also affected by site access, ground conditions, and whether old structures need removing first.
Most sleeper wall work in rear gardens is classed as permitted development, especially for raised beds and edging. However, rules can change if you’re building near a highway, altering boundary walls, working on a listed property, or creating taller retaining structures that could affect neighbouring land. We’ll ask the right questions, highlight any potential constraints, and advise if you should check with the London Borough of Merton before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our sleeper wall installations, covering issues caused by installation faults such as fixings, alignment, and structural integrity. It’s designed to give homeowners confidence that the wall will stay straight, stable and fit for purpose. Normal wear, timber weathering, accidental damage, or movement caused by external factors (like major ground changes or leaks) aren’t covered, but we’ll always advise on care and prevention.
We can build sleeper walls as raised beds, retaining walls, garden edging, steps, seating edges and integrated planters. Options include treated softwood sleepers for a classic look, hardwood sleepers for a premium finish, and different orientations (horizontal courses, vertical posts, or mixed for detailing). We’ll help you choose heights, corners, caps and drainage details to suit your garden style, planting plans and budget, and to complement paving or decking.
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