Stone Walling in Soho that looks timeless and performs for decades. From retaining walls to refined feature walls, we build in flint, ragstone, sandstone and limestone. Expect tidy workmanship, clear communication and finishes suited to W1 properties.
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Soho’s courtyards and compact gardens deserve walling that adds value without wasting space. We design and build dry stone and mortared stone walls that suit everything from modern commercial conversions to classic terraces near Soho Square. Whether you want a discreet retaining wall or a statement feature wall, we source stone that complements local brickwork and paving. Our team works considerately around busy streets and shared access routes common across W1.
Many projects in the Soho area involve Georgian townhouses, mansion flats and mixed-use buildings with tight boundaries and sensitive party walls. We’re used to working alongside managing agents and neighbours, keeping sites organised and noise controlled. For properties close to Carnaby Street or linking through to Fitzrovia and Covent Garden, access and deliveries can be the biggest challenge—so we plan logistics early. The result is stonework that feels original to the building, not added on.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage and loading, then propose build-ups for stability and finish. Every wall is set out carefully, with proper foundations where required and weep holes for retaining walls to manage water pressure. You’ll get a clear scope, realistic programme and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners trust us because we keep promises, protect surrounding surfaces, and leave the site clean each day.
Stone walling in City of Westminster often means restricted access, timed deliveries and limited on-street parking. We plan material drops, waste removal and working hours to minimise disruption, especially around Leicester Square and Mayfair routes. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and older sub-bases, so we assess bearing and drainage before setting foundations. Our detailing suits Soho’s mix of Georgian brickwork, mansion blocks and refurbished commercial conversions.
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Costs vary with stone type, wall height, access and whether it’s dry stone or mortared. In Soho, allow roughly £250–£450 per m² for mortared stone walling and £300–£550 per m² for dry stone, with retaining walls often £400–£700 per m² due to foundations and drainage. Copings, piers, steps and difficult W1 access can increase budgets. We provide a detailed, itemised quotation after a site visit.
A small feature wall may take 2–4 days, while a retaining wall or longer boundary wall typically runs 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on excavation depth, curing time for mortars, drainage requirements, and the complexity of corners, piers and copings. Access in W1 can also affect delivery and waste removal, so we schedule around loading restrictions. We’ll confirm a programme before work starts and keep you updated daily.
Many garden walls are permitted development, but rules can change depending on wall height, whether it borders a highway, and if the property is listed or within a conservation area—both are common in City of Westminster. Retaining walls can also raise structural and neighbour considerations. We’ll flag likely constraints, check what applies to your address, and advise if a planning application or listed building consent is needed before construction begins.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on our stone walling workmanship. This covers issues such as movement caused by incorrect foundations, poor bonding, or faulty construction details, and it includes retaining-wall elements like drainage provisions where specified. Natural stone itself can weather and vary in tone, which is normal and not a defect. We also explain maintenance and aftercare so your wall continues to perform and look its best.
We build in flint, ragstone, sandstone and limestone, with finishes ranging from rustic dry stone to crisp mortared joints for a more formal look. Popular choices in the stone walling Soho area include ragstone for period character and limestone copings for a clean edge. We can add piers, recessed lighting channels, seating edges, and matching steps. We’ll help you choose stone colour, joint style and coping details to suit your property and budget.
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