Small Garden Design & Build in Shortlands that makes every metre work harder. We create stylish, low-maintenance outdoor rooms with clever storage, lighting and planting. We’ve completed many projects across Shortlands and nearby areas.
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Shortlands gardens often have great potential, even when the footprint is modest. Whether you’re near Shortlands station or closer to St Mary’s Church, we design layouts that feel calm, practical and generous. Expect thoughtful space planning, vertical planting and container schemes that bring colour without clutter. We can also add mirrors and lighting to extend the garden’s sense of depth into the evening.
As a quiet, affluent suburb with fast rail links, Shortlands is full of busy households who want gardens that look superb without constant upkeep. We regularly work on large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and 1930s properties where side returns, narrow boundaries and overlooked corners need careful handling. Our designs suit everything from family-friendly lawns to elegant courtyard-style terraces. If you’re also considering updates in Bromley or Beckenham, we can align the style across properties and phases.
Our process starts with a site visit and measured survey, followed by a clear concept and materials plan. Once you approve the design, our in-house team builds it with tidy workmanship and reliable scheduling. You’ll get practical guidance on maintenance, plus planting choices that cope with shade, sun and seasonal change. Local homeowners trust us because we communicate clearly, protect your home during works, and finish to a premium standard.
In the London Borough of Bromley, access and parking can influence how we schedule deliveries and waste removal, especially on residential streets around BR2. Many Shortlands plots have mature trees and mixed light levels, so we select plants and finishes that cope with shade and leaf drop. We also design with privacy in mind for neighbouring windows, using trellis, climbers and carefully positioned lighting. Where levels or drainage are tricky, we plan falls and permeable areas to keep surfaces practical year-round.
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Costs vary with size, access and the finish level. As a guide, a compact refresh with new planting, edging, lighting and minor paving often starts around £6,000–£12,000. A full small garden redesign with new paving, built-in seating or storage, lighting and a planting scheme is commonly £12,000–£30,000+. Premium materials, drainage upgrades or bespoke joinery can take budgets above this range. We provide a detailed, itemised proposal after survey.
Most small garden builds take 1–3 weeks on site once the design is agreed and materials are booked in. Simpler projects (container planting, lighting, small patio changes) can be completed in under a week, while gardens needing drainage, level changes or bespoke carpentry may take 3–5 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing time for paving and the lead time for specialist items such as porcelain, pergolas or custom planters.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, including patios, planting, fences within height limits and most lighting. However, rules can change if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering boundary treatments, significant levels or drainage that affects neighbours. We’ll flag any likely permissions and can advise on Bromley council guidance where relevant. If approval is needed, we help you prepare the information before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving, walls, steps, timber structures and built-in features, subject to normal use and proper maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like lighting, membranes and composite materials. Planting is living material, so it’s covered differently; we’ll specify aftercare and can offer maintenance visits to help new plants establish well. Any issues are handled promptly and professionally.
Popular choices include porcelain paving for a clean, modern look, clay pavers to suit Victorian and Edwardian homes, and composite or hardwood decking for warm texture. For planting, we often combine evergreen structure with seasonal colour in containers, plus vertical climbers on trellis to save space. Built-in benches, slimline storage and mirrored panels can make tight areas feel larger. We’ll guide you through samples, slip ratings, drainage needs and the style that suits your home.
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