Transform awkward slopes into elegant outdoor rooms with Terrace Gardens in Addiscombe. Fine Landscaping designs and builds multi-level gardens with safe access, smart drainage and standout planting.
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Many gardens around Addiscombe tram stop and Ashburton Park sit on tricky gradients or have long, narrow layouts. A well-planned terrace garden turns that slope into usable space for dining, play, and planting. We create stable retaining walls, crisp steps and access routes, and layered borders that look good from the house. The result is a garden that feels larger, tidier and easier to enjoy year-round.
Addiscombe’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis often come with raised patios, older boundary walls and limited side access. Our terrace gardens Addiscombe area designs respect period character while improving day-to-day practicality. We match materials to existing brickwork, manage levels to reduce damp risks, and plan planting for light conditions typical of close-set homes. Whether you’re near East Croydon or Shirley, we tailor every level to how you use the garden.
We start with a site survey, level measurements and a clear concept plan, then specify construction details for drainage, walling and safe step geometry. You’ll receive a written scope, staged programme and tidy-site approach, with careful protection of paths and neighbouring boundaries. We handle irrigation, lighting and water features as an integrated system rather than add-ons. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, transparent communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Across CR0, we often find variable clay soils and gardens that shed water towards the house if levels aren’t managed properly. We design terrace gardens in London Borough of Croydon with falls, channel drains and soakaway solutions suited to each plot. Access can be tight on Victorian streets, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary responsibilities and any Croydon-specific guidance before construction begins.
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Costs vary with height changes, wall lengths, access and finishes. As a guide, smaller terrace upgrades with steps and planting might start around £6,000–£12,000. Mid-size builds with retaining walls, paving, drainage and lighting often sit in the £15,000–£35,000 range. Larger, multi-tier projects including irrigation and water features can be £40,000+. A site visit lets us price accurately for your CR0 garden.
Most projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on how many levels are created and whether new retaining walls are required. A simple regrade with one wall and steps can be completed in around 10–15 working days. More complex schemes with drainage runs, lighting, irrigation and bespoke seating areas may take 6–10 weeks. Weather, access restrictions and curing times for concrete can extend programmes slightly.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, especially like-for-like patios, planting and low walls. However, planning can be needed for higher retaining walls, significant changes to ground levels, structures near boundaries, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We review your design against current guidance and, where needed, help you prepare information for Croydon Council. We also consider drainage rules and neighbour impacts early on.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our construction workmanship, covering items such as retaining wall build quality, paving installation and structural elements installed to our specification. It applies when the garden is used and maintained as advised and excludes damage caused by third-party alterations, extreme events, or lack of maintenance (for example blocked drains). Manufacturer warranties on lighting, pumps and irrigation components are passed on in addition.
We can build terraces using brick to match period homes, natural stone, porcelain paving, timber or composite decking, and rendered or clad retaining walls. Steps can be stone, brick, or precast units with discreet handrails where needed. Popular features include built-in seating, rill-style water features, and layered planting with evergreen structure. We’ll propose options based on your budget, light levels, and how you want to use each level.
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