Small Garden Design & Build in Pollards Hill that makes every metre work harder. We create stylish, low-maintenance outdoor rooms with clever storage, lighting and planting.
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Pollards Hill gardens are often compact, but they can still feel generous with the right layout. We design and build small spaces that suit real life—morning coffee spots, safe play corners, and tidy entertaining areas. Whether you’re near Pollards Hill Library or a short walk from Pollards Hill Recreation Ground, we’ll tailor the design to your plot and lifestyle. Expect clean lines, durable materials and planting that thrives.
As a quiet residential area with strong amenities and green space, Pollards Hill has a mix of 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes—many with narrow side access and modest patios. We’re used to working with typical SW16 garden shapes: long-and-thin lawns, small paved yards, and overlooked boundaries. Our solutions include vertical planting, mirrors to bounce light, and multi-function zones that feel bigger than they are. We also design for low maintenance, ideal for busy households.
Our process starts with a measured survey and clear space planning, then a design you can visualise before we build. We handle excavation, drainage, paving, lighting, built-in storage and planting as one coordinated job, keeping disruption down. Fine Landscaping is based just 5 minutes away, so support and follow-up are straightforward. You’ll get a written scope of works, transparent scheduling, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We plan small garden design & build in London Borough of Merton with local constraints in mind, including shared paths, tight side returns and limited parking. Many Pollards Hill homes have clay-heavy soil, so we factor in drainage, soil improvement and root-friendly planting. If skips or materials need kerbside space, we help plan logistics and keep access clear for neighbours. Our builds suit the proportions of 1930s semis and maisonette gardens common around South Lodge Avenue and SW16.
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Costs vary by access, levels, drainage and finishes, but most small garden projects in the Pollards Hill area fall between £4,000–£12,000. A simple refresh with container planting, lighting and minor paving may be £2,500–£6,000. More complete redesigns with new paving, raised beds, built-in storage seating and electrics often sit at £8,000–£18,000. We provide itemised options to match budget and priorities.
Typical build time is 1–3 weeks for most compact gardens, after design approval and materials ordering. A light upgrade (planters, small patio, lighting) can be completed in 3–7 working days. Full rebuilds with demolition, drainage, paving, joinery and planting usually take 10–15 working days. Timings depend on access, weather, curing time for concrete, and lead times for bespoke storage or fencing panels.
Most small garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting, and replacing fences within standard height limits. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, adding structures near boundaries, or the property is in a restricted designation. We’ll flag anything that may require permission and can help you check London Borough of Merton guidance before work starts. We also consider drainage requirements to avoid water run-off issues.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our build work, covering installation issues such as paving movement due to poor base preparation, jointing failures, and fixings on built-in features. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like lighting, porcelain paving, composite decking and fencing materials. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing and how to maintain surfaces and planting. If something isn’t right, we respond quickly and put it right.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for a clean, low-maintenance finish, composite decking for warm texture, and slimline raised beds to define zones. For planting, we often use container planting, climbers on trellis, and evergreen structure with seasonal colour. Mirrors and vertical elements can increase light and depth, while built-in storage seating keeps the space tidy. We’ll recommend options based on sun levels, privacy needs and how you want to use the garden.
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