Upgrade awkward level changes with Steps & Garden Staircases in Paddington that look sharp and feel secure underfoot. From natural stone and brick to sleeper steps and lighting integration, we build stairways that suit period and modern gardens. Expect clean lines, careful detailing and safe access in all seasons.
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Paddington gardens often need clever level changes, especially around basement terraces and raised courtyards near Paddington station and Little Venice. We design and build steps that make moving between levels easy, whether it’s a short run to a patio or a full multi-level access route. Choose from natural stone steps, block steps, brick steps or sleeper steps to match your outdoor style. Every staircase is set out for comfortable rise and going, with tidy edges and durable finishes.
In the W2 postcode you’ll find stucco townhouses, mansion flats and modern apartments, each with different constraints and character. We regularly work across Bayswater, Marylebone and Maida Vale, creating staircases that complement period façades as well as contemporary landscaping. For communal gardens and mansion-flat courtyards, we can add discreet handrails and lighting integration to improve safety without spoiling the look. Where space is tight, spiral staircases can provide access with a smaller footprint.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage and confirm access routes for materials and waste removal. You’ll receive a clear design proposal, material options and an itemised scope before work begins. Our team builds on solid sub-bases, uses appropriate mortar and jointing for London conditions, and finishes with neat detailing around borders and paving. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clean working practices and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Access and parking can be challenging around Paddington Basin and the busier W2 streets, so we plan deliveries and removals carefully. Many properties have basement levels and lightwells, requiring precise setting-out and considerate protection of façades and railings. We also factor in London clay movement and ensure stable foundations and falls for drainage. For steps & garden staircases Paddington area projects, we’ll advise on finishes that cope with foot traffic and urban grime.
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Costs vary with height, width, materials and access. As a guide, simple sleeper or block steps might start around £1,200–£2,500 for a small run. Brick or natural stone steps commonly fall in the £2,500–£6,500 range depending on detailing and coping. Larger multi-level staircases, spiral options, handrails and lighting integration can take projects to £6,500–£15,000+.
Most small step runs take 2–4 days once materials are on site. Brick or natural stone builds with more cutting and detailing typically take 4–8 days. Larger staircases with landings, retaining edges, lighting integration and handrails often need 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access in W2, curing time for bases and mortar, and whether we’re tying into new patios or drainage works.
Many garden steps are permitted development, especially when they’re within the garden and don’t materially raise ground levels. However, Paddington includes conservation areas and some buildings are listed, where external alterations can be more tightly controlled. If handrails change the street-facing appearance or works affect a front garden, extra rules may apply. We’ll flag likely constraints, help with drawings, and advise when to check with City of Westminster.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our steps and garden staircases, covering issues caused by installation faults such as unstable bedding, poor setting-out or inadequate sub-base preparation. It also covers defects in our fitting of handrails and lighting integration where included in the scope. Normal wear, accidental damage, and problems caused by third-party alterations aren’t covered. We’ll explain care and maintenance to keep surfaces safe and looking good.
We offer natural stone steps for a premium look, plus block steps and brick steps to match existing walls and paving. Sleeper steps work well for softer, planted schemes, while spiral staircases suit tight courtyards and roof terraces. We can add lighting integration (recessed step lights or low-level wall lights) and handrails in metal or timber. We’ll guide you on slip resistance, proportions, and finishes that suit your property style.
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