Steps & Garden Staircases in East Dulwich designed to suit period homes and modern gardens. From natural stone to brick and sleeper steps, we build safe, elegant access with optional lighting and handrails.
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East Dulwich gardens often sit on gentle slopes or split levels, making well-built steps essential for everyday use. We design and install outdoor steps that feel natural to the space, whether you’re near Lordship Lane or closer to Dulwich Park. Expect crisp lines, comfortable tread depths and finishes that complement your paving and planting. We can also add lighting integration for safer evenings and a polished look.
Our team regularly works across SE22 and the surrounding streets, where Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions are common. These properties often have narrow side returns, raised patios or stepped lawns that need practical multi-level access. We match materials and detailing to your home’s character, from traditional brickwork to contemporary stone. If you’re in Peckham Rye, Dulwich Village, Nunhead or Herne Hill, we’ll tailor the design to your layout and lifestyle.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, discuss movement routes and confirm drainage and fall. You’ll receive a clear specification covering step heights, foundations, edging and any handrails, plus a tidy installation plan. Our builds prioritise stability and slip resistance, with careful compaction and robust sub-bases. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, clean workmanship and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
In the steps & garden staircases east dulwich area, access can be tight and parking can be controlled, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many SE22 gardens have clay-heavy soils, so we use appropriate sub-bases and foundations to prevent movement. We also factor in drainage and run-off to protect patios and lawns below. If your property is a conversion with shared boundaries, we’ll design to minimise disruption and keep lines tidy.
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Costs vary with height, width, materials and groundworks. As a guide, simple sleeper steps often start around £900–£1,800. Brick or block steps typically range from £1,500–£3,500 depending on foundations and finishes. Natural stone steps commonly fall between £2,500–£6,000+. Lighting integration, handrails and complex level changes can add £300–£2,000+.
Most straightforward step installations take 2–5 days, including excavation, sub-base, building and finishing. Larger staircases, multi-level access routes or stone detailing can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on site access in SE22, the number of risers, curing time for concrete, and whether we’re integrating lighting, drainage channels or handrails. We’ll confirm a programme after the site survey.
In many cases, garden steps and small staircases are permitted development, especially when they sit within your boundary and don’t significantly alter the street-facing elevation. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, or works to front gardens and boundary walls. We’ll flag potential issues during the survey and can advise on checking with Southwark Council before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our steps and garden staircases, covering structural integrity, stability and installation-related defects. This includes issues caused by inadequate foundations, poor compaction or incorrect build-up where we supplied and installed the system. Normal wear, accidental damage and lack of maintenance (such as unchecked moss growth) aren’t covered. Materials are covered by relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable.
We offer natural stone steps (sandstone, granite, limestone), block steps, brick steps and sleeper steps, plus spiral staircases where space is limited. Design options include bullnose edges, contrasting riser details, landings, and integrated lighting for night-time safety. Handrails can be powder-coated metal or timber to suit your style. We’ll help you choose based on slip resistance, maintenance, and how it complements your patio and planting.
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