Terrace Gardens in Chelsea that turn tight outdoor space into a refined, usable retreat. From retaining walls and multi-level planting to lighting and water features, we build terraces that feel effortless to live with.
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Chelsea gardens often need smarter structure than square metres suggest. We create terrace layouts that work beautifully for entertaining, quiet mornings, and family life—whether you’re near King’s Road or a short walk from the Saatchi Gallery. Expect crisp levels, comfortable access, and planting that looks considered all year. Every scheme is tailored to your home’s architecture and the way you use the space.
Our team regularly works across SW3 and SW10, where Georgian townhouses, Victorian mansions and luxury apartments bring their own constraints and opportunities. Courtyard terraces may demand discreet drainage and shade-tolerant planting, while larger rear gardens benefit from multi-level zoning and generous seating areas. We design with sightlines from kitchen and reception rooms in mind, so the terrace looks as good from indoors as it does outside. Materials are selected to suit period detailing and contemporary finishes alike.
You’ll get a clear design-to-build process: site survey, concept options, detailed specification, then a carefully managed installation. We handle retaining walls, steps & access, irrigation and lighting as one coordinated build, reducing delays and rework. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury—around 35 minutes away—so we can stay responsive during the project and aftercare. Work is completed to a written scope, with tidy handover and practical maintenance guidance.
Terrace gardens in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often involve restricted access, controlled parking and careful neighbour considerations. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to suit residential streets around South Kensington and Fulham. Ground conditions can vary, so we specify appropriate sub-bases, drainage channels and waterproofing behind retaining walls. Where properties are listed or in conservation areas, we keep designs sympathetic and documentation clear.
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Costs vary with levels, access and specification. As a guide, a small terrace refresh with planting, lighting and minor drainage might start around £6,000–£12,000. A mid-sized build with new paving, steps and irrigation is often £15,000–£35,000. Complex multi-level schemes with retaining walls, bespoke seating and water features can be £40,000–£90,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised proposal after survey.
Most projects take 2–6 weeks on site once the design and materials are agreed. A straightforward terrace upgrade can be completed in 10–15 working days, while multi-level builds with retaining walls, steps, lighting and irrigation typically need 4–8 weeks. Timescales depend on access, curing times for concrete, lead times for stone and joinery, and any council parking suspensions required for deliveries.
Many terrace garden improvements are permitted development, such as new paving, planting and like-for-like walls. However, planning may be needed for significant changes in ground levels, taller boundary/retaining walls, works to listed buildings, or properties in conservation areas. We check the relevant rules for your address, advise what’s likely to be required, and can support drawings and documentation if an application or consent is needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our hard landscaping workmanship, including retaining walls, paving installation, steps and built seating, when built to our specification. Electrical and irrigation components are covered by manufacturer warranties, and we register products where applicable. The warranty covers defects in installation rather than accidental damage or lack of maintenance. We also offer aftercare visits to keep planting, drainage and lighting performing as intended.
Chelsea clients often choose porcelain paving for clean lines, York stone for period character, or granite setts for crisp edging. For retaining walls and planters, we use brick to match façades, rendered masonry, or natural stone. Seating can be built-in timber, stone-topped benches, or compact dining zones with integrated lighting. We guide you through samples, maintenance needs and slip resistance, then tailor planting to sun, shade and privacy goals.
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