Small Garden Design & Build in Denmark Hill that turns tight outdoor spaces into calm, practical gardens. From vertical planting and lighting to built-in storage, we design and build to suit how you live. Ideal for SE5 terraces and flats needing maximum impact with minimal upkeep.
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Denmark Hill gardens are often compact, overlooked and used for more than one purpose. We create small-space layouts that feel open, private and easy to enjoy—whether you’re near Denmark Hill station or walking distance from Ruskin Park. Expect clever zoning, container planting and lighting that extends your evenings outdoors. Every detail is planned to make a small footprint feel generous.
Local homes in SE5 range from Victorian terraces with narrow rear plots to Georgian houses and purpose-built flats with patios or balconies. These spaces benefit from strong space planning, vertical planting and multi-function areas that flex between dining, play and storage. We also design for low maintenance, choosing durable finishes and planting that performs in shade or sun. The result is a garden that suits Denmark Hill’s busy, well-connected lifestyle.
Our process starts with a measured survey, concept design and a clear build specification, then we manage the full installation. We keep disruption down with tidy working, staged deliveries and practical access planning—especially important on terrace streets. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for straightforward communication, workmanship you can see, and a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping. We’re based in Norbury, around 20 minutes away, so support is close by.
Small gardens here often have restricted access through side returns or narrow hallways, so we plan materials and waste removal carefully. In the London Borough of Southwark, we also consider conservation areas and party wall boundaries common with Victorian terraces. Urban soils can be compacted, and shade from neighbouring buildings is typical, so we specify the right planting and drainage. We’ll advise on parking and deliveries around busy routes near King’s College Hospital.
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Costs vary with size, access and the level of hard landscaping. As a guide, a simple refresh with containers, lighting and minor paving can start from around £3,000–£7,000. A full small garden redesign with new paving, raised beds, built-in storage and planting is often £8,000–£20,000+. Premium finishes, bespoke joinery and complex drainage can increase budgets further.
Most small garden builds take 1–3 weeks on site once the design and materials are agreed. A lighter upgrade (containers, lighting, minor carpentry) may be completed in a few days, while full rebuilds with paving, walls, drainage and bespoke storage can take 3–5 weeks. Timescales depend on access, curing times, weather, lead times for materials, and whether utilities or levels need altering.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding planting beds, installing lighting and building low walls or decking within limits. However, rules can change in conservation areas, for listed buildings, or where boundary heights and drainage affect neighbours. We’ll flag what may need consent, check practical compliance (including permeable surfacing where relevant), and can help you prepare information for Southwark if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping workmanship, covering issues such as failed joints, unstable edging or installation defects when maintained correctly. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like lighting, composite decking or paving, and we’ll pass these on. Planting is living material, so guarantees depend on season and aftercare, but we specify robust options and provide clear maintenance guidance to protect your investment.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for a crisp, low-maintenance finish, clay pavers to suit Victorian terraces, and composite or hardwood decking for warm texture. We often add built-in seating with storage, slimline raised planters, mirrors to bounce light, and layered lighting for ambience and safety. Planting can be shade-tolerant evergreens, climbers for vertical interest, and containers for flexibility. We’ll help you balance style, durability and budget.
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