Turn a challenging slope into a refined, usable garden with Terrace Gardens in Epsom. We design and build multi-level spaces with crisp retaining walls, safe access and planting that thrives year-round.
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Epsom’s varied levels and generous plots can make outdoor space feel disconnected or hard to use. Our terrace garden builds create structured levels with retaining walls, steps and planting that suit the Surrey countryside setting. From Epsom Downs to Ewell, we shape gardens that feel calm, practical and beautifully proportioned. Many projects are close to Epsom Downs Racecourse or the Ashley Centre, where privacy and finish matter.
Homeowners across KT17, KT18 and KT19 often have large detached houses, period properties and executive homes with long rear gardens or sloping sections. In areas such as Stoneleigh and Langley Vale, we frequently see changes in level that benefit from multi-level planting, seating terraces and improved access routes. We design terraces to complement brickwork, render and traditional detailing, while keeping the layout easy to maintain. The result is a garden that works for entertaining, family life and everyday enjoyment.
We start with a site survey to understand levels, soil conditions and drainage paths, then produce a clear concept and build specification. Every terrace is engineered for stability, with proper foundations, drainage solutions and tidy detailing around steps, edges and planting zones. Our team is based just 25 minutes away, so communication stays simple and aftercare is prompt. Clients choose us for transparent schedules, careful workmanship and a finish that holds up over time.
Across the terrace gardens Epsom area, we often manage clay-heavy soils and fast surface run-off on slopes, so drainage and wall footings are designed accordingly. Access can be tight in parts of Ewell and around busier routes near Epsom Clock Tower, so we plan deliveries, parking and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary constraints, mature trees and neighbouring sightlines common in executive plots. Our designs balance structure with soft planting so the garden still feels natural.
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Costs vary with height changes, wall type, access and finish level. As a guide, smaller terracing with one retaining wall and steps often starts around £8,000–£15,000. Mid-sized multi-level builds with drainage, lighting and planting typically sit at £18,000–£45,000. Larger schemes with several levels, seating areas, water features and irrigation can be £50,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most terrace projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on excavation volume, wall construction and the number of levels. A single retaining wall with steps and basic planting can be completed in around 10–15 working days. More complex builds with drainage runs, lighting, irrigation and water features may take 6–10 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for stone and bespoke features.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terracing can trigger rules when retaining walls are tall, close to boundaries, or where land levels are significantly altered. Listed buildings, conservation areas and tree protections can add constraints in parts of Epsom and Ewell Borough. We flag likely planning considerations early and can help you check with the council if needed. Where permission isn’t required, we still build to good practice for safety and drainage.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving bases and drainage installations, provided the garden is used and maintained normally. This covers defects arising from installation rather than accidental damage or extreme events. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like lighting, pumps and irrigation components. We also offer practical aftercare guidance to help planting establish and keep levels performing as intended.
We tailor each scheme to your home and budget, from clean contemporary levels to softer, planted terraces. Popular retaining wall options include brick to match the house, natural stone, porcelain-faced systems and timber sleepers (where suitable). Steps can be stone, porcelain or concrete with anti-slip detailing, and we can add seating walls, pergolas, water bowls or rills. Lighting and irrigation are designed in from the start so everything looks integrated and works reliably.
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