Stone Walling in Nunhead built to suit period gardens and modern layouts alike. From crisp mortared walls to characterful dry stone, we create boundaries and features that last. Expect tidy workmanship, clear pricing, and finishes that complement SE15 homes.
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Nunhead’s gardens often need smart boundaries, level changes managed, and features that match the area’s character. Whether you’re near Nunhead Cemetery or walking distance from Telegraph Hill Park, a well-built stone wall adds structure and value. We build retaining walls for sloped plots and feature walls that frame patios and planting. Every wall is set out carefully for clean lines and long-term stability.
Our team works across the stone walling Nunhead area, including nearby Peckham and East Dulwich, with a good understanding of local access and typical plot sizes. Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses often have narrow side returns and compact rear gardens, so materials handling and waste removal must be planned properly. Period cottages also benefit from sympathetic stone choices and traditional detailing. We match stone colour, joint style, and coping to suit the property rather than forcing a one-size look.
We start with a site visit to check levels, drainage, and the purpose of the wall—boundary, retaining, or purely decorative. You’ll receive a clear written specification covering foundations, stone type, and finish, with options for dry stone or mortared construction. Our builds are carried out neatly, with protection for paving and planting, and we keep neighbours in mind on shared boundaries. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, straightforward communication, and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark means considering tight access, resident parking controls, and shared boundary lines common in SE15 streets. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess bearing strength and drainage before setting foundation depths and backfill. We also plan deliveries around narrower roads near Nunhead Green and coordinate spoil removal to keep the site tidy. The result is a wall that looks right for local period housing and performs properly year-round.
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Costs vary by stone type, wall height, access, and whether it’s retaining. As a guide, small mortared garden walls often start around £250–£450 per linear metre, while dry stone can be £300–£550 per linear metre due to the labour involved. Retaining walls with proper foundations, drainage and reinforcement details typically fall in the £450–£900+ per linear metre range. We’ll confirm after a site visit in SE15.
Most garden walls take 2–5 working days, depending on length, height and the chosen finish. Dry stone and flint work can take longer because each stone is selected and placed by hand. Retaining walls may run 1–2 weeks once you include excavation, foundations, drainage, curing time and backfilling. Access in Nunhead’s narrower plots and the need to move materials through the house or side return can also affect the programme.
Many garden walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on height, whether the wall borders a highway, and if your property is listed or in a conservation area. In Southwark, front boundary walls and changes near pavements can be more sensitive. We’ll advise on typical limits, check any local constraints, and recommend contacting the council where needed before work starts—especially for taller front walls or prominent street-facing boundaries.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our stone walling, covering defects caused by installation issues such as movement from inadequate foundations, poor bonding, or incorrect drainage detailing. The warranty applies when the wall is used as intended and not altered by others. Natural materials can weather over time, but we build to minimise staining, washout and cracking. You’ll also receive care guidance to help the wall perform well long term.
We offer dry stone walls for a traditional, textured look, and mortared stone for crisp lines and a more formal finish. Popular choices include flint panels, ragstone, sandstone, and limestone, with coping options such as bullnose, saddleback or reclaimed stone. Retaining walls can be finished as a feature wall to match patios and steps. We’ll bring samples, discuss colour and joint style, and design a wall that suits your Nunhead property.
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