Upgrade levels, entrances and terraces with Steps & Garden Staircases in Marylebone. We build beautifully proportioned stone, brick, block and sleeper steps with discreet lighting and secure handrails. Designed for W1 homes where finish and safety matter.
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Marylebone homes often need smarter level changes—front paths, lightwells, raised terraces and compact rear gardens. Whether you’re close to Marylebone High Street or a short walk from Regent’s Park, well-built steps improve access and add value. Fine Landscaping creates natural stone steps, brick and block stair runs, sleeper steps and even spiral staircases where space is tight. Every build is set out for comfortable risers, safe treads and clean lines.
In W1 you’ll see Georgian townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, each with its own constraints. We regularly work around basement entrances, narrow side returns and shared access routes typical of Baker Street addresses. Our detailing suits heritage façades as well as contemporary refurbishments, with materials chosen to complement existing brickwork and paving. The result feels original to the property rather than added on.
We start with a site survey, levels check and a clear recommendation on layout, drainage and finishes. You’ll get a written scope, tidy working practices and careful protection of thresholds, communal areas and neighbouring boundaries. We build on a solid sub-base, use appropriate mortars and fixings, and integrate lighting and handrails without messy retrofits. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, clear communication and a long-term warranty.
Marylebone sites often mean restricted access, timed deliveries and limited parking, so we plan logistics carefully and keep materials organised. In the City of Westminster, period properties can have shallow lightwells and older brickwork that needs sympathetic fixing methods. We also account for drainage falls and existing basement waterproofing details when forming new landings. If permissions or neighbour considerations apply, we’ll flag them early and keep the build compliant.
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Costs vary with width, number of risers, foundations and finishes. As a guide, simple sleeper steps often start around £900–£2,000. Brick or block steps with proper sub-base and edging are commonly £1,800–£4,500. Natural stone steps and bespoke landings are typically £3,500–£9,000+, especially with lighting integration and handrails. Tight access in W1 can affect labour and delivery costs.
Most small step installations take 2–4 days from excavation to finishing. A larger staircase with landings, retaining edges, lighting and handrails usually takes 1–2 weeks. Timescales depend on access, spoil removal, curing times for concrete or mortar, and whether we’re tying into existing paving or drainage. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site survey and level checks.
Many garden steps are permitted development, particularly when they’re part of landscaping and don’t significantly alter the building’s principal elevation. However, City of Westminster rules can be stricter for listed buildings, conservation areas, basement works, or changes to front boundaries and railings. We’ll review your property context, advise what’s likely required, and can work with your architect or submit drawings if needed before construction starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our steps and garden staircases, covering installation defects such as movement caused by inadequate sub-base preparation, poor fixing, or incorrect setting-out. Materials are covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable (for example, lighting components). The warranty is valid when normal use and basic maintenance are followed, and we’ll explain care requirements for stone sealing, pointing and drainage.
We design to suit your home and space: natural stone steps for a premium, timeless look; brick steps to match period façades; block steps for clean modern lines; and sleeper steps for softer, garden-led schemes. For compact courtyards we can create spiral staircases and slim landings. Options include recessed step lights, low-glare path lighting, and powder-coated or stainless handrails. We’ll help you choose based on style, slip resistance and maintenance.
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