Small Garden Design & Build in Kennington that makes every metre work harder. We create stylish, low-maintenance outdoor spaces with clever storage, lighting and planting for year-round use.
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Kennington gardens often come with tight footprints, overlooked boundaries and awkward access—yet they can still feel generous. Near The Oval and Kennington Park, we design small spaces that look bigger, work better and stay easy to care for. Expect sharp space planning, vertical planting and multi-function zones for dining, relaxing and storage. We also integrate lighting and mirrors to lift darker corners.
From Georgian townhouses around the squares to Victorian terraces and SE11 mansion blocks, Kennington’s outdoor areas vary widely. Courtyards, side returns and long narrow plots need different solutions, especially where privacy matters. We tailor planting and materials to suit period brickwork, contemporary extensions and balcony-level views. If you’re in Oval, Vauxhall or Elephant & Castle, we’ll design to match your home’s character and lifestyle.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and a clear concept plan, then detailed design and a build schedule you can rely on. We handle everything: layout, hard landscaping, planting, built-in storage and final finishing touches. You’ll get transparent scope, tidy working practices and regular updates throughout. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping because we combine premium workmanship with practical, low-maintenance design.
Working across the London Borough of Lambeth, we plan for restricted access, shared pathways and limited parking common around SE11. Many Kennington gardens sit behind mansion blocks or terraces, so we use compact machinery and phased deliveries to reduce disruption. We also consider shade from neighbouring buildings and wind tunnelling near main roads, selecting plants and layouts that thrive. Where council guidance applies, we help you stay compliant from day one.
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Costs depend on size, access and specification. As a guide, small garden refresh builds with new layout, paving and planting often start around £6,000–£12,000. More complete transformations with premium paving, built-in storage, lighting, screens and bespoke joinery commonly fall between £12,000–£30,000+. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit in Kennington and a clear design brief.
Typical timescales range from 1–2 weeks for a compact makeover to 3–6 weeks for a full redesign with hard landscaping, electrics for lighting and bespoke features. Design and planning usually take 2–4 weeks depending on revisions and material lead times. Access constraints, drainage changes, and specialist items (joinery, porcelain, custom planters) can extend the programme, especially in busy SE11 streets.
Most small garden works are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding planters, installing low lighting and building modest seating or storage. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, tall boundary treatments, and major level changes or drainage alterations. In Lambeth, we check constraints early and advise if permissions or party wall considerations may apply. We’ll also ensure surface water is managed correctly.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our small garden builds, covering installation quality on key elements such as paving, edging, timber structures and built features when maintained appropriately. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like lighting fittings, composite materials or porcelain paving. We also hand over care guidance for planting and surfaces, and we’re available for aftercare visits if you’d like ongoing support.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for a clean, low-maintenance finish, brick or sandstone to suit period properties, and composite or hardwood seating with built-in storage. For planting, we often use container planting, climbers on trellis for vertical interest, and evergreen structure for year-round form. Mirrors and layered lighting can brighten shaded corners. We’ll recommend options that match your home, budget and how you want to use the space.
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