Terrace Gardens in Hither Green that turn awkward slopes into usable outdoor rooms. From retaining walls and steps to lighting, planting and water features, we build spaces that work beautifully year-round.
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Many SE13 gardens sit on a fall, especially around Mountsfield Park and the streets leading towards Hither Green station. A well-planned terrace garden makes that gradient an advantage, creating level areas for dining, play and planting. We design and build multi-level layouts that feel natural to the house and easy to move through. The result is more space, better drainage and a garden that looks considered from every window.
Hither Green’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis often have long, narrow plots and shared boundaries that need careful detailing. We balance privacy, light and access so each level has a purpose—seating, lawn, kitchen garden or feature planting. Our designs suit period brickwork and traditional materials, while still allowing contemporary finishes where you want them. We also plan for practicalities like side returns, bin routes and storage without compromising the look.
We start with a site visit and levels survey, then produce a clear design and itemised specification before work begins. Build quality is controlled in-house, with proper foundations, drainage and retaining wall engineering where required. You’ll get a realistic programme, tidy working practices, and regular updates throughout the build. Homeowners choose us because we deliver durable results and stand behind our workmanship.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, we often find compact access, on-street parking constraints and gardens that drop away from the house. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, and we design steps, landings and handrails for safe daily use. Ground conditions vary, so we specify suitable foundations, drainage runs and backfill to protect walls and paving. Where boundaries are tight, we use space-efficient planting and seating to keep terraces feeling open.
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Costs vary with levels, access and the amount of structure required. As a guide, a small two-tier scheme with steps and basic planting may start around £12,000–£20,000. More complex builds with engineered retaining walls, premium paving, lighting, irrigation and a water feature often fall in the £25,000–£60,000+ range. After a site visit in SE13, we provide an itemised estimate so you can prioritise features.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on excavation, retaining walls and finishes. A straightforward two-level layout with paving and planting can be completed in around 10–15 working days. Larger schemes with multiple tiers, drainage upgrades, lighting, irrigation or bespoke seating typically need 4–8 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access, ground conditions, curing times for concrete, and weather.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but terracing can trigger rules where there are significant changes in ground levels, raised platforms, or boundary treatments. If your property is near conservation areas or has restrictions, requirements can be tighter. We’ll flag likely planning considerations early and can help you check guidance for the London Borough of Lewisham. Where permission isn’t needed, we still build to safe, durable standards.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving installation and built seating, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable, and we pass those details on at handover. We also document key construction stages so you know what’s beneath the finished surfaces. Any snagging issues are handled promptly after completion.
We can create terraces using brick or block retaining walls with coping, natural stone or porcelain paving, and timber or composite seating details. Planting can range from multi-level evergreen structure to pollinator-friendly borders and small trees for screening. Popular additions include rill or bowl water features, discreet LED step lights, and zoned irrigation for reliable establishment. We’ll guide you through options that suit your home’s style, budget and maintenance preferences.
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