Upgrade sloping gardens and awkward level changes with Steps & Garden Staircases in Carshalton. We build safe, beautifully finished steps in stone, brick, block or sleepers, with optional lighting and handrails.
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Carshalton gardens often include level changes, raised patios and tricky side access routes—especially around Carshalton Ponds and The Grove where plots can be characterful and uneven. Our steps and garden staircases create comfortable, confident movement between terraces, lawns and entrances. Whether you need a few wide treads to a patio or a full multi-level run, we tailor the rise, going and layout to your space. Finishes are chosen to complement your paving and planting, not fight against them.
We regularly work across SM5, including Carshalton Beeches and Hackbridge, where Victorian and Edwardian houses sit alongside 1930s semis and well-kept period properties. These homes often benefit from sympathetic materials—brick to match existing walls, natural stone to lift a frontage, or sleepers for a softer garden feel. We also plan for family-friendly use, prams and pets, ensuring step heights feel natural and safe. If you’re updating a front approach or a rear terrace, we’ll make it look like it has always belonged.
From the first site visit, we check levels, drainage, and how you’ll use the route day to day. You’ll receive a clear specification covering foundations, edging, lighting integration and handrails where needed. Our team is based just 15 minutes away, so we can schedule efficiently and keep communication straightforward. Homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, durable builds and a finish that stays solid through winter weather.
Across the London Borough of Sutton, we often encounter clay-heavy ground and gardens that hold water after heavy rain, so we prioritise stable sub-bases and drainage details. Access can be tight on residential streets around Wallington and Carshalton Beeches, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also design steps to suit period frontages and mature gardens, keeping proportions and materials in keeping with the property. If council guidance or boundary considerations apply, we’ll flag them early and advise on the best approach.
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Costs vary with the number of steps, width, foundations and chosen materials. As a guide, simple sleeper steps might start around £900–£2,000, while brick or block steps commonly fall between £1,500–£4,000. Natural stone steps and bespoke details (copings, curved runs, lighting or handrails) often range from £3,000–£8,000+. We provide a site-specific quote after measuring levels and access.
Most small step installations take 1–3 days once materials are on site. A larger staircase with landings, retaining edges, integrated lighting and handrails typically takes 4–10 working days. Timescales depend on excavation depth, ground conditions, drainage needs, curing time for concrete, and access for moving materials. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting and keep you updated if weather affects progress.
In many cases, garden steps and minor level changes are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re altering access to a highway, working near a boundary with significant height changes, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll discuss your layout, check any relevant constraints, and recommend contacting the London Borough of Sutton if formal approval is advisable.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our steps and garden staircases. This covers issues caused by installation, such as movement from inadequate foundations or failures in construction detailing. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or normal wear on surface finishes over time, but we’ll always advise on the best materials for durability and slip resistance. Maintenance guidance is included so your steps stay safe and smart.
We build natural stone steps for a premium look, plus practical block steps, brick steps to match period homes, and sleeper steps for softer garden schemes. For tighter spaces, we can design compact runs and, where suitable, spiral staircases. Options include contrasting step edges, landings for multi-level access, lighting integration in risers or walls, and discreet handrails. We’ll help you choose based on style, budget, slip resistance and how the route will be used.
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