Transform sloping or awkward plots into elegant outdoor rooms with Terrace Gardens in Mitcham. We design and build multi-level gardens with safe access, smart drainage and premium finishes that suit CR4 homes.
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Mitcham’s mix of slopes, compact plots and mature trees can make a single-level garden hard to use. Our terrace gardens create defined spaces for planting, dining and relaxing, while improving access and stability. Whether you’re near Mitcham Common or around Mitcham Cricket Green, we’ll shape levels that look natural and feel spacious. The result is a garden that works in every season, not just summer.
We regularly work across CR4, from Pollards Hill to Figges Marsh, where gardens often sit behind Victorian cottages, 1930s semis and newer estates. These properties benefit from thoughtful level changes, especially where patios meet lawns or where rear gardens drop away. We design terraces to complement brickwork, boundary lines and existing features, keeping proportions right for smaller footprints. If you need discreet storage, bin access or family-friendly zones, we plan levels around daily routines.
Fine Landscaping manages the full build: survey, concept design, materials, groundworks and finishing details. Every terrace is engineered with proper foundations, drainage solutions and robust retaining walls to protect your home and garden. You’ll get clear schedules, tidy working practices and straightforward communication throughout. Local homeowners choose us for quality workmanship, dependable aftercare and a finish that lasts.
In the terrace gardens Mitcham area, we often encounter variable soil, compact access and shared boundaries. Near Mitcham Junction station and surrounding streets, parking and delivery timing can affect logistics, so we plan materials and skips carefully. We also consider surface water management, especially where hard landscaping meets lawns and borders. Our designs align with London Borough of Merton expectations on drainage, wall heights and boundary treatments.
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Costs vary with levels, wall height, access and finishes. As a guide, smaller terracing projects in CR4 often start around £6,000–£12,000 for basic level changes and steps. Mid-range builds with retaining walls, paving, planting and drainage commonly fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger schemes with lighting, irrigation and water features can be £40,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey.
Most terrace garden builds take 2–6 weeks, depending on excavation, retaining wall construction and the number of levels. A compact two-tier garden with straightforward access may be completed in around 10–15 working days. More complex projects with drainage upgrades, bespoke steps, lighting, irrigation and planting can take 6–10 weeks. Weather, ground conditions and delivery access around CR4 can also affect the programme.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger extra checks. Retaining walls, raised platforms, significant changes in ground level, or work near boundaries may require permission or at least careful compliance. If your property is affected by constraints or you’re close to public land, rules can be stricter. We review your plans against London Borough of Merton guidance and advise if an application is sensible.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our terrace garden construction, covering workmanship on key structural elements such as retaining walls, steps and hard landscaping installation. It’s designed to give peace of mind that the build has been completed to a high standard. Materials may also carry manufacturer warranties, depending on the product. We’ll explain what’s covered, how to maintain the garden, and how aftercare support works.
We tailor designs to your home and budget, from clean contemporary tiers to softer, planted terraces. Popular options include brick or rendered retaining walls, natural stone or porcelain paving, timber or composite seating, and corten or galvanised steel edging. We can add water features, discreet lighting and irrigation for low-maintenance planting. We’ll bring samples, propose layouts, and help you choose finishes that suit your property and lifestyle.
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