Transform sloping gardens with Steps & Garden Staircases in Shortlands, built for everyday safety and kerb appeal. Choose natural stone, brick, block or sleepers, with optional lighting and handrails for confident access.
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Shortlands gardens often have changes in level, especially around paths and patio terraces. We design and build steps that look like they’ve always belonged, whether you’re near Shortlands station or closer to Shortlands Golf Club. From simple sleeper steps to statement natural stone flights, every detail is set out for comfortable rise, tread and drainage. The result is a garden that’s easier to use in all seasons.
Homeowners in BR2 typically want steps that complement period character and quality materials. We regularly work with large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and 1930s properties, matching brick tones, coping details and paving styles. For compact side returns and narrow access routes, we plan deliveries and build methods carefully to minimise disruption. If you’re connecting a raised patio to lawn, we can create a clean multi-level route that feels effortless.
We start with a site survey, levels check and design options, then provide a clear written quotation. Our builds prioritise solid sub-bases, accurate setting-out and safe edges, with optional lighting integration and handrails where needed. You’ll have a dedicated point of contact, tidy working practices and reliable scheduling. Fine Landscaping is trusted locally because we build to last and stand behind our workmanship.
In the steps & garden staircases shortlands area, we often encounter clay-heavy soils and seasonal ground movement, so we build robust sub-bases and allow for drainage. Parking and access can be tight on residential roads, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to keep things smooth for neighbours. We also factor in the look of Bromley and Beckenham streetscapes, ensuring finishes suit period homes. If you’re close to rail lines near Shortlands station, we time noisy cutting work considerately.
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Costs vary by number of risers, width, materials and ground preparation. As a guide, simple sleeper steps may start around £900–£1,800, while brick or block steps commonly range £1,500–£4,000. Natural stone steps and larger flights with landings can be £3,000–£9,000+. Lighting integration, handrails and complex drainage will increase the budget. We’ll survey and itemise options clearly.
Most small step projects take 1–3 days, depending on excavation, waste removal and curing time for bedding and jointing. A larger staircase with landings, retaining edges, lighting and handrails typically takes 4–10 working days. Timescales are affected by access, weather, material lead times and whether we’re tying into existing patios or paths. We agree a programme before starting and keep you updated daily.
In many cases, garden steps are permitted development and don’t need planning permission, especially when they’re within the property boundary and not altering a highway. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, major level changes, or where railings affect the front elevation. We’ll advise during the survey and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Bromley if needed, before any work begins.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our steps and garden staircases, covering issues caused by installation such as movement from inadequate foundations, poor levels or failed bedding. Materials are also covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. The warranty assumes normal domestic use and that drainage and surrounding ground aren’t later altered by third parties. We’ll explain care, cleaning and re-pointing guidance to help your steps stay pristine.
We build natural stone steps (sandstone, limestone, granite), block steps, brick steps and sleeper steps, tailored to your home and garden layout. For tighter spaces we can design compact flights, and for feature gardens we can create spiral staircases or curved edges. We also offer lighting integration, anti-slip detailing and handrails for extra safety. We’ll bring samples, match existing paving, and propose options that suit your budget and style.
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