Stone Walling in Brockley built for strength, character and clean lines. From retaining walls to statement boundaries, we craft stonework that suits SE4 period homes and gardens.
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Brockley’s Victorian streets and greener plots deserve stonework that looks established from day one. Whether you’re near Brockley Market or walking distance to Hilly Fields, we build walls that define spaces, level sloping gardens and add real kerb appeal. Choose dry stone for a traditional, breathable finish or mortared stone for crisp edges and maximum stability. Every wall is set out carefully to complement your planting and paving.
We regularly work across SE4 and nearby Honor Oak and Crofton Park, where gardens often combine narrow access with generous rear plots. Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions benefit from well-proportioned boundary walls and raised beds that feel in keeping with the architecture. We match stone colour and joint style to existing brickwork and period details. The result is a wall that looks like it has always belonged to the property.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels check and a clear recommendation on foundations, drainage and wall build-up. We source quality stone, prepare stable footings, and construct with attention to copings, weep holes and tidy finishes. You’ll receive a written scope, realistic programme and respectful on-site working. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, clean workmanship and long-lasting results backed by warranty.
Brockley gardens can involve clay-heavy ground, varied levels and tight side access, so we plan foundations, spoil removal and deliveries carefully. Parking and loading can be restricted on residential streets, and we schedule materials to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary responsibilities and typical period layouts common around New Cross and Ladywell. If council guidance affects height, visibility or front boundaries, we’ll flag it early and help you stay compliant.
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Costs vary by height, stone type, access and whether the wall is retaining. As a guide, small garden feature walls often start around £1,200–£3,000. Boundary walls are commonly £250–£450 per m² for mortared stone, while dry stone can be £300–£550 per m² depending on stone and coursing. Retaining walls with drainage and deeper foundations may be £450–£800+ per m².
Most small feature walls take 1–3 days, while a typical boundary wall may take 3–7 days depending on length and detailing. Retaining walls usually take longer (often 1–2 weeks) because of excavation, foundations, drainage and backfilling. Timescales are affected by access through Brockley side returns, spoil removal, curing time for mortared work, and any steps, piers or coping stones included in the design.
Many garden walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on height, whether the wall fronts a highway, and if the property is in a conservation area. Front boundary walls are often the most sensitive, especially near junctions where visibility matters. We’ll advise on likely requirements, check relevant guidance for the London Borough of Lewisham, and recommend confirming with the council where needed before work starts.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our stone walling, covering issues caused by installation defects such as movement from inadequate foundations, poor bonding, or incorrect drainage detailing on retaining walls. Natural stone itself is a durable material, but it can vary in colour and texture; that’s part of its character rather than a defect. We also explain simple aftercare to keep joints and copings in excellent condition.
We build dry stone walls for a traditional, breathable finish and mortared stone walls for sharper lines and added rigidity. Popular choices include flint for texture, ragstone for a classic Kent/London look, and sandstone or limestone for lighter tones. We can add copings, piers, steps, raised beds and retaining details with proper drainage. We’ll bring samples, discuss proportions, and design a wall that suits your home and planting scheme.
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