Small Garden Design & Build in Tulse Hill that turns tight outdoor spaces into practical, beautiful gardens. From vertical planting to built-in storage and lighting, we design for real life in SW2.
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If your outdoor space feels cramped or underused, we can redesign it to work harder. Our team creates thoughtful layouts for patios, planting and seating, even where space is limited. Around Tulse Hill station and Brockwell Park, many gardens are long, narrow or overlooked—ideal for clever zoning, mirrors and vertical planting. The result is a garden that looks bigger, feels calmer, and is easier to maintain.
Tulse Hill’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and post-war estates often comes with small rear gardens, side returns or shared access routes. We’re used to designing around existing brick boundaries, level changes and shaded corners created by neighbouring buildings. Container planting and multi-function areas suit these properties well, giving flexible colour without taking up precious ground space. For clients in nearby Brixton and Herne Hill, we also plan gardens that cope with busy lifestyles and limited storage.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and a clear concept plan, then we refine materials and planting to match your budget. We manage the full build—groundworks, paving, lighting, carpentry and planting—so you deal with one accountable team. You’ll receive a written specification, a tidy programme of works, and practical aftercare advice for low-maintenance success. Homeowners choose us because we’re local (around 10 minutes away), reliable, and precise about finish and drainage.
We tailor designs to the London Borough of Lambeth’s typical plot sizes and access constraints, including narrow alleyways and stepped thresholds. In SW2, we often plan for clay-heavy ground and surface water management, specifying proper sub-bases and drainage falls. Parking and delivery timing can be tight near Tulse Hill Estate, so we schedule materials sensibly and keep disruption down. Our finishes complement local Victorian brickwork and period detailing without feeling pastiche.
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Costs vary with levels, access, and the amount of hard landscaping. As a guide, a simple refresh with new paving, planting and lighting often starts around £4,000–£8,000. A fuller small garden redesign with drainage, bespoke joinery, built-in storage and premium paving is commonly £10,000–£25,000+. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit in SW2.
Most small garden projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design is agreed and materials are booked in. A straightforward patio-and-planting scheme may be completed in 5–8 working days, while designs with steps, retaining edges, electrics for lighting, or bespoke carpentry can take longer. Lead time depends on design approvals, supplier availability, and access restrictions typical around Tulse Hill.
Most small garden design & build work is permitted development, such as patios, paths, planting, and low fences. However, rules can apply to raised platforms, walls over certain heights, listed buildings, and properties in conservation areas. Drainage is also important—front garden surfacing may require permeable solutions. We’ll advise what’s likely to need consent and can help you check Lambeth requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as paving installation, sub-bases, edging, and built structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like lighting, membranes and composite materials, and we pass those on to you. Planting is living material, so we offer practical aftercare guidance and can arrange maintenance visits to help it establish well.
Popular options include porcelain paving for easy cleaning, brick or stone edging to suit Victorian terraces, and timber or composite seating with built-in storage. We often use container planting, climbers on trellis, and mirrors to increase depth, plus layered lighting for atmosphere and safety. For low maintenance, we specify hardy evergreens, structured shrubs and drought-tolerant perennials. We’ll show samples and propose combinations that fit your style and budget.
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