Small Garden Design & Build in South Croydon that makes every metre work harder. We create stylish, low-maintenance gardens with clever storage, lighting and multi-use zones.
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If your outdoor space feels tight or awkward, we’ll transform it into a garden that’s practical and beautiful. Our team designs layouts that improve flow, add privacy and create year-round interest. We regularly work around CR2, including homes near South Croydon station and routes towards Lloyd Park. Expect thoughtful details such as vertical planting, container schemes and discreet lighting.
South Croydon’s leafy streets include Victorian villas, 1930s semis and larger detached houses with side returns, narrow terraces and shaded corners. We tailor small garden design to typical plot shapes in Sanderstead, Purley and the wider Croydon area, making the most of patios, steps and level changes. Where gardens are overlooked, we use screening, planting layers and mirrors to lift light. Low-maintenance planting is chosen to suit busy households and family gardens.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear space plan, then develop a design you can visualise before build begins. Our build team handles groundwork, drainage, planting, electrics for lighting and final detailing, keeping disruption controlled. You’ll receive a written scope, agreed timeline and tidy handover. Local homeowners choose us for dependable communication, careful workmanship and a finish that lasts.
Many CR2 gardens have clay-heavy soil, shade from mature trees and tight side access. We specify suitable foundations, drainage and planting that copes with local conditions, including near Croham Hurst Woods. Parking and deliveries can be restricted on residential roads, so we plan logistics and waste removal in advance. Our designs suit South Croydon’s mix of period homes and 1930s plots, keeping finishes in scale with the property.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification, but most small garden projects in South Croydon sit roughly between £6,000 and £25,000. A refresh with new paving, containers and lighting is often £6,000–£12,000. A full redesign with new levels, built-in seating/storage, planting and electrics commonly ranges £12,000–£25,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit.
A typical small garden build takes 1–3 weeks on site, depending on groundwork, drainage, paving and any electrics for lighting. Design and pre-start planning usually adds 2–4 weeks, especially if materials are bespoke or lead times are longer. Access constraints, weather, and whether we’re building raised beds, steps or built-in storage can extend the programme. We agree a realistic schedule before work begins.
Most small garden improvements are permitted development, such as patios, planting, fences within height limits and typical garden lighting. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, new hardstanding, significant level changes or drainage affecting the highway. We’ll flag likely permissions early and can advise on SuDS-friendly surfaces where needed. If approvals are required, we help you prepare the information for the council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for the hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving, walls, edging, steps and built-in features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like lighting, decking boards or specialist materials. We also carry appropriate insurance and complete a snagging visit after handover. Clear care guidance helps your garden settle in well.
Popular options include porcelain or sandstone paving, composite or timber decking, slimline raised beds, and built-in seating with hidden storage. For greenery, we often use container planting, climbers on trellis, evergreen structure and seasonal colour, plus mirrors to bounce light into shaded corners. Lighting can be subtle (spike spots, step lights, wall washers) to extend evenings. We help you choose finishes that match your home and maintenance preferences, then detail them in the final plan.
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