Transform a challenging slope into a calm, usable outdoor space with Terrace Gardens in Lewisham. We design multi-level planting, safe access and elegant features that suit your home and lifestyle.
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Many gardens around Lewisham station and SE13 sit on awkward gradients, making them hard to use year-round. Our terrace garden builds create level platforms for dining, play or planting, while managing runoff properly. Whether you’re near Mountsfield Park or closer to the River Ravensbourne, we design terraces that look natural and feel spacious. Expect crisp lines, strong structure and planting that thrives.
Lewisham’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and modern developments often comes with narrow access and tight boundaries. We regularly work across Ladywell, Hither Green and Lee, adapting layouts to long, slender plots and overlooked rear gardens. Multi-level planting helps soften fencing and add privacy without losing light. Materials and detailing are chosen to complement period brickwork or contemporary finishes.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage routes and discuss how you want to use each tier. You’ll receive a clear design, itemised scope and a build schedule that keeps disruption controlled. Our team installs retaining walls, steps, lighting and irrigation with careful attention to safety and longevity. Homeowners trust us for tidy workmanship, transparent communication and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
In the terrace gardens Lewisham area, we often find mixed ground conditions and hidden drainage runs, especially near older housing stock. Access can be restricted by side passages and permit-controlled parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also consider overlooking and boundary heights common to Victorian and Edwardian streets. Where needed, we coordinate with London Borough of Lewisham guidance for walls, drainage outfalls and front access changes.
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Costs vary with levels, access and the amount of structure required. As a guide, smaller terrace garden projects with steps and planting can start from £8,000–£15,000. Mid-sized builds with retaining walls, drainage and lighting often fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger, multi-tier schemes with premium stone, irrigation and water features may be £35,000–£70,000+. A site survey lets us price accurately.
Most terrace garden builds take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on the number of levels and how much excavation is needed. A simple two-tier layout with one retaining wall and steps may be completed in 2–3 weeks. More complex schemes with drainage runs, lighting, irrigation and bespoke seating can take 4–8 weeks. Lead times for materials and design approval can add 1–3 weeks beforehand.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger extra checks where significant changes to ground levels, retaining wall heights, or boundary treatments are involved. Planning may also apply if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We review your proposals against London Borough of Lewisham guidance, advise on likely requirements, and can help with drawings and submissions if needed. We also consider drainage compliance and safe access.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying structural workmanship, including retaining walls, paved terraces and built steps, when installed to our specification. The warranty covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage, misuse or extreme events outside normal conditions. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for items like lighting, pumps and irrigation components. We also give clear aftercare guidance for planting and seasonal maintenance to keep everything performing well.
We tailor designs to your home and budget, from brick or rendered retaining walls to natural stone, porcelain paving and timber or composite seating. Steps can be stone, brick, or steel-edged with anti-slip detailing. Planting can be layered for privacy, pollinators or evergreen structure, with drip irrigation for reliability. Popular additions include low-glare lighting, rills or compact water bowls, and integrated drainage channels. We’ll bring samples and visuals to help you choose.
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