Create more usable outdoor space on a slope with Terrace Gardens in Cheam. We design and build elegant levels with retaining walls, planting, steps, lighting and smart drainage for year-round enjoyment.
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Cheam’s varied plots often call for clever level changes to make gardens safer and easier to use. Our terrace garden builds turn awkward gradients into structured outdoor rooms with retaining walls, steps and multi-level planting. Whether you’re near Cheam Village or enjoy weekend walks at Nonsuch Park, we’ll shape a garden that suits how you live outdoors. Every scheme is designed to look established, not overly engineered.
We work across SM2 and SM3, where gardens range from compact courtyards behind period cottages to wider plots around executive homes. 1930s houses in North Cheam often benefit from new access routes, improved drainage and defined seating areas. Larger properties towards Worcester Park and Ewell can accommodate feature staircases, irrigation zones and layered planting beds. Our designs respect existing architecture while adding modern comfort and durability.
We start with a site survey, level measurements and a drainage assessment, then produce a clear design and specification before any groundworks begin. Construction is staged to protect your home and keep access safe, with tidy daily clean-downs and clear timelines. You’ll have one point of contact throughout, plus transparent options for materials, lighting and water features. Local homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, reliable communication and a finish that lasts.
Across the terrace gardens Cheam area, we regularly deal with mixed soil conditions, tree roots and changing levels between properties. Access can be tight on residential roads, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also consider conservation-area sensitivities near Cheam Village and check how boundary walls, lighting and water features should be positioned. Our detailing suits local brickwork, render and period features common in Sutton homes.
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Costs vary with levels, wall height, access and finishes. As a guide, smaller terracing with one retaining wall and steps often starts around £8,000–£15,000. Mid-size multi-level builds with drainage upgrades, seating and planting typically fall between £18,000–£35,000. Larger projects with premium stone, lighting, irrigation and water features can be £40,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site survey.
Most terrace garden builds take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on the number of levels, retaining wall construction and how much excavation is required. A straightforward two-level scheme with steps and basic planting may be completed in 2–3 weeks, while complex drainage, lighting, irrigation and bespoke seating can extend the programme. Access, weather and lead times for stone or specialist features also affect timing.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terracing can trigger rules where retaining walls are high, boundaries are altered, or a property is listed or within a conservation area. In the London Borough of Sutton, we’ll review your site constraints, check relevant guidance and advise if an application is sensible. If needed, we can help prepare drawings and specifications to support the process before work begins.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving build-ups and installed drainage (subject to normal use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like lighting, pumps and irrigation components. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing, along with care guidance for planting and surfaces to help your terrace garden perform well over time.
We can build retaining walls in brick to match your home, natural stone, rendered blockwork or sleepers where appropriate. Steps and terraces can use porcelain, sandstone, granite setts or resin-bound surfaces, with planting schemes ranging from evergreen structure to pollinator-friendly borders. Seating areas may be built-in benches, raised planters or pergola zones. We’ll guide choices based on style, slip resistance, maintenance and budget.
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