Small Garden Design & Build in Canary Wharf that turns tight outdoor spaces into calm, usable rooms. From vertical planting to built-in storage and lighting, we design for modern E14 living. Expect tidy workmanship, clear timelines, and a finish that feels premium.
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Outdoor space around Canary Wharf often comes in compact footprints—balconies, podium gardens, and slim terraces. We create clever layouts that make every metre count, whether you’re near One Canada Square or walking distance from Crossrail Place. Expect space planning, container planting, and multi-function zones that work for dining, relaxing, and discreet storage. The result is a small garden that looks larger, feels calmer, and stays easy to manage.
In E14, many homes are modern high-rise apartments, waterfront developments, and penthouses with exposed aspects and wind. We design for these conditions with robust planters, sheltered seating corners, and planting that copes with sun, shade, and salt-laden air. If you’re in Isle of Dogs, Poplar or Limehouse, we’ll tailor the build to your building’s access rules and lift sizes. Our designs suit contemporary architecture—clean lines, layered textures, and lighting that extends evenings outdoors.
We start with a site visit to measure, assess light and wind, and map how you want to use the space. You’ll receive a clear concept, materials plan, and a build schedule before work begins, plus tidy site management throughout. Fine Landscaping is based in South London, around 45 minutes away, so we’re close enough for responsive aftercare and snagging. Homeowners choose us for transparent communication, durable detailing, and a finish that stays low maintenance.
Small garden design & build in London Borough of Tower Hamlets often means working with podium decks, balconies, and communal access routes. We plan deliveries, waste removal, and lift-friendly materials to keep disruption low, especially around Jubilee Park and the busy estate roads. Wind tunnelling between towers can be intense, so we specify heavier planters, wind-tolerant planting, and discreet screening. We also align builds with building management requirements and local restrictions where needed.
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Costs vary with size, access, and specification. For a compact balcony or small terrace, budgets often start around £2,500–£6,000 for planters, planting and lighting. A more complete small garden design & build canary wharf area project with decking/paving, built-in storage seating, screens, and a layered planting scheme is commonly £8,000–£20,000+. Premium materials, bespoke joinery, and complex access can increase this.
Most small projects take 1–2 weeks on site, while more detailed builds with joinery, electrics for lighting, and multiple planters typically run 2–4 weeks. Design and sourcing can add 2–6 weeks beforehand, depending on approvals and lead times. Timescales are influenced by building access bookings, weather, and whether we’re installing decking, paving, or custom-built storage and screens.
Many small garden upgrades are permitted development, especially like-for-like paving, decking within limits, and planting. However, apartments and waterfront developments in Tower Hamlets often have building management rules for balcony loading, fixings, drainage, and screening height. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, extra checks may apply. We review the constraints early and advise on permissions and approvals before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for the hard landscaping elements we install, such as decking subframes, paving installation, built-in seating/storage structures, and fixings (subject to correct use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply to products like lighting, composite boards, and certain finishes. We also include a snagging visit after completion to ensure everything performs as intended in your space.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for a crisp, modern look, composite or hardwood decking for warmth, and powder-coated metal planters for clean lines. We often add mirrors to bounce light, vertical planting panels for privacy, and layered container planting for year-round structure. Lighting can be subtle—step lights, uplighters, and warm wall washes. We’ll guide you on durability, maintenance, and weight limits for balconies and podium decks.
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