Upgrade awkward levels with Steps & Garden Staircases in Notting Hill that look right for your home and feel safe in all weather. From natural stone to brick and blockwork, we build crisp, durable access with optional lighting and handrails. Ideal for sloped gardens, mews courtyards and raised terraces.
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Notting Hill gardens often need smarter access between terraces, basement patios and raised lawns. We design and build steps that suit the neighbourhood’s character—from clean-lined block steps to natural stone that complements period façades. Whether you’re near Portobello Road Market or walking distance from Notting Hill Gate, we’ll create a staircase that improves flow and reduces slip risk. Lighting integration can be added for safer evenings and a more polished finish.
Homeowners across W11, Holland Park and Ladbroke Grove commonly have pastel-painted Victorian townhouses, mansion conversions and compact mews houses with tight side returns. These properties benefit from well-proportioned risers, neat edging and materials that match existing brickwork or paving. We’re experienced with narrow access routes, shared entrances and sensitive front-garden layouts. The result is a staircase that feels original to the property, not bolted on.
We start with a site survey, level checks and drainage considerations, then provide clear options for layout, materials and finishes. Our builds include proper sub-bases, secure fixing and consistent step geometry for comfortable walking. You’ll get tidy working practices, scheduled deliveries and straightforward communication from start to sign-off. Fine Landscaping is trusted locally because we deliver premium detailing and back it with a written 10-year warranty.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means careful planning around parking controls, delivery slots and tight access—especially around Bayswater and Kensington borders. Many gardens sit above basement levels, so we pay close attention to drainage falls and waterproofing interfaces. We also match materials to local brick tones and paving styles to keep street-facing work sympathetic. Where needed, we can advise on handrail heights and lighting placement to suit busy pedestrian areas near the Carnival route.
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Costs depend on the number of steps, excavation, access and materials. As a guide, simple sleeper steps often start around £1,200–£2,500. Brick or block steps commonly fall in the £2,500–£6,000 range. Natural stone steps and higher-end detailing, lighting integration or bespoke handrails can take projects to £6,000–£15,000+. We’ll survey and provide an itemised quotation.
Most straightforward installations take 2–5 working days once materials are on site. More complex staircases—multi-level access, landings, retaining edges, lighting and handrails—typically take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by excavation depth, drainage work, curing time for concrete or mortar, and restricted access for waste removal and deliveries. We’ll agree a schedule and keep disruption controlled.
Many garden steps are permitted development, especially when they’re within the property boundary and don’t materially alter the building’s elevation. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, and prominent front-garden works, which are common locally. We’ll flag any likely constraints during the survey and, where needed, help you check requirements with the council or your managing agent before work starts.
We provide a written 10-year warranty on workmanship for our steps and garden staircases. This covers issues such as movement caused by incorrect sub-base preparation, poor fixing, or faulty installation. Materials are covered by relevant manufacturer guarantees where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, or problems caused by pre-existing structural issues outside our scope. We also offer aftercare advice to keep surfaces safe and clean.
We build natural stone steps (sandstone, limestone, granite), brick steps to match period façades, crisp block steps for modern courtyards, and sleeper steps for softer garden schemes. For tighter footprints we can design spiral staircases, and we can add lighting integration and handrails for safety and style. We’ll guide you on slip resistance, colour matching, edging details and proportions so the finished staircase suits your home and garden layout.
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