Upgrade your garden boundaries with Stone Walling in New Cross, built for strength and character. From retaining walls to statement features, we craft stonework that suits SE14 homes and busy urban plots.
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New Cross gardens often need boundaries that look sharp and cope with heavy use. Whether you’re near New Cross station or walking distance from Deptford Park, our stonework adds definition, privacy and kerb appeal. We build retaining walls for level changes and feature walls that frame patios, steps and planting. Every wall is set out carefully to suit your layout and sightlines.
We regularly work across the stone walling New Cross area, including Deptford, Brockley and Nunhead. Victorian terraces and converted flats often have narrow side access, shared boundaries and compact rear gardens, so detailing and tidy site management matter. Georgian houses nearby can suit more traditional stone choices and crisp coping lines. We tailor foundations, drainage and finishes to the property style and how you use the space.
Our process starts with a site visit to check levels, ground conditions and access, then we provide a clear written specification. We source quality materials and build with proper footing depth, weep holes and reinforcement where required. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, with daily clean-down and safe storage of materials. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent communication and a long-term finish.
In the London Borough of Lewisham, gardens can sit on mixed made-ground and clay, so we assess bearing capacity and drainage before setting foundations. Around SE14, access can be through narrow passages, so we plan deliveries, cutting and waste removal to keep things practical. We also consider party walls and shared boundaries, keeping lines accurate and finishes neat on both sides where needed. If parking restrictions apply near Goldsmiths University, we schedule loading sensibly.
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Costs vary by stone type, height, access and whether it’s dry stone or mortared. As a guide, small garden walls often start from around £180–£300 per m² for simpler mortared builds, while premium stone, complex curves, piers or coping can take it to £300–£550+ per m². Retaining walls with drainage and reinforcement may be higher. We’ll survey and itemise materials, labour and waste removal.
Most small boundary or feature walls take 2–5 days, depending on length, height and access. Retaining walls typically take 4–10 days because we need excavation, foundations, drainage (including gravel backfill and weep holes) and curing time for mortar. Weather, delivery timings and any hidden issues—like old footings or services—can affect the schedule. We provide a programme and keep you updated daily.
Many garden walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on height, whether the wall fronts a highway, and if the property is listed or in a conservation area. In Lewisham, front boundary walls are more likely to have restrictions, especially near junctions or where visibility is important. We’ll advise on typical limits, check any local constraints and can help you prepare information if an application is needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our stone walling workmanship, covering structural stability issues caused by installation defects. This includes problems such as settlement from inadequate foundations or poor bonding in mortared work. Natural weathering, accidental damage, plant root pressure and movement from third-party groundworks aren’t covered, but we’ll always advise on prevention. You’ll also receive care guidance to keep joints and drainage performing well.
We build dry stone walls for a natural, textured look and mortared stone walls for crisp lines and higher stability. Popular materials include flint for character, ragstone for traditional London-style boundaries, and sandstone or limestone for lighter, contemporary finishes. We can add coping stones, piers, recessed panels, steps and integrated planters, plus retaining wall drainage details. We’ll bring samples and recommend options that suit your property and budget.
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