Create a beautiful, practical garden on challenging levels with Terrace Gardens in Brockley. We design and build retaining walls, steps, planting tiers, lighting and water features that suit SE4 period homes. Expect tidy workmanship, smart drainage and a finish built to last.
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Brockley’s leafy streets and period homes often come with sloping or split-level rear gardens that waste space and feel awkward to use. Our terrace garden builds turn those gradients into usable outdoor rooms with planting tiers, safe access and thoughtful lighting. Whether you’re near Hilly Fields or walking distance to Brockley Market, we’ll shape a layout that works for everyday life as well as entertaining. The result is a garden that looks settled-in, not newly forced into place.
We regularly work across SE4 and nearby streets around Honor Oak and Crofton Park, where Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions bring their own constraints. Narrow side returns, shared boundaries and older brickwork demand careful detailing and respectful construction. We match materials to the architecture—so new walls and steps sit comfortably alongside original features. Planting plans are chosen for structure, privacy and year-round interest, not just a quick summer show.
From the first survey to the final tidy-up, we manage the full build: levels, drainage, retaining structures, electrics for lighting, and irrigation where needed. You’ll receive a clear scope of works, staged scheduling and straightforward communication throughout. Our teams work cleanly on occupied homes, protecting access routes and keeping neighbours in mind. Fine Landscaping is trusted for terrace gardens brockley area homeowners can rely on, backed by robust workmanship standards.
In the terrace gardens in London Borough of Lewisham, we often encounter variable ground, mature tree roots and older garden drainage that struggles in heavy rain. Brockley’s tight access and controlled parking mean we plan deliveries, waste removal and storage carefully to keep disruption down. We also design around boundary walls and party fences common to Victorian terraces, ensuring retaining walls and footings are properly specified. Where required, we coordinate with local requirements and keep documentation in order.
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Costs vary with height changes, access and the type of retaining wall. As a guide, smaller re-levelling and step works may start around £6,000–£12,000. Mid-sized terrace gardens with retaining walls, drainage and planting typically fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger multi-tier builds with lighting, irrigation and premium finishes can be £40,000+. We provide an itemised estimate after a site survey in SE4.
Most projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on the number of levels, wall construction and how much hard landscaping is involved. A simple single retaining wall with steps can be completed in around 1–2 weeks, while multi-tier gardens with lighting, irrigation and water features may take 6–10 weeks. Lead times for bespoke stone, joinery or specialist electrics can also affect the schedule.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger extra checks where you’re altering ground levels significantly, building taller retaining walls, or working close to boundaries. If your property is a flat or a mansion conversion, permissions can be stricter, and leaseholder consent may be needed. We’ll review the scope, advise on likely requirements in Lewisham, and can help with drawings and submissions if necessary.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving build-ups and drainage installations, subject to normal use and maintenance. This covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage, extreme events or third-party alterations. Products like lighting transformers, pumps and irrigation components are covered by their manufacturer warranties. We also offer aftercare guidance to keep planting and finishes performing well.
We tailor designs to your home and budget, with popular options including brick or rendered retaining walls, natural stone copings, porcelain or sandstone paving, and timber or composite seating. Steps can be stone, brick with slabs, or floating-style designs where space is tight. Planting can range from evergreen structure to wildlife-friendly schemes, and we can add water features, low-glare lighting and irrigation. We’ll bring samples and propose a cohesive palette that suits Brockley’s period properties.
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