Create a garden that works with your slope, not against it. Our Terrace Gardens in New Cross add structure, planting depth and usable outdoor space with smart access, lighting and drainage.
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Sloping gardens are common around Telegraph Hill and the streets leading towards New Cross station, and they can be difficult to use without the right structure. Fine Landscaping designs terrace gardens that turn awkward gradients into practical, beautiful levels. Expect crisp retaining walls, comfortable steps, and multi-level planting that looks established quickly. We can also integrate seating, water features and lighting to extend evenings outdoors.
The New Cross area includes Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and plenty of converted flats, often with long, narrow rear gardens. These plots benefit from carefully planned levels to create dining space, play space and planting zones without feeling cramped. We’re used to working around shared boundaries, existing outbuildings and tight side returns. If you’re in SE14 near Deptford or Brockley, we’ll tailor the layout to your property’s proportions and light levels.
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, material options and a staged plan for build, planting and aftercare. Our teams protect paving and access routes, keep neighbours informed, and leave the site tidy each day. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, quality workmanship and a finish that lasts.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham, gardens often sit on mixed soils with pockets that hold water after heavy rain. We design terrace gardens in London Borough of Lewisham with proper falls, land drains and permeable finishes where appropriate. Access in New Cross can be tight, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also consider party walls, shared boundaries and the character of period homes when setting heights and finishes.
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Costs vary with the number of levels, retaining wall type, access, and drainage needs. As a guide, smaller terrace garden builds in SE14 often start from around £8,000–£15,000. Mid-size projects with multiple tiers, steps, lighting and planting commonly fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger schemes with premium stone, irrigation and water features can be £35,000–£70,000+. A site survey allows an accurate breakdown.
Most terrace gardens new cross area projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward two-level build with basic planting may be completed in around 2–3 weeks. Multi-tier designs with substantial retaining walls, drainage runs, lighting and bespoke seating typically take 4–6 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, spoil removal, curing times for concrete, and weather. We provide a realistic programme before work begins.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but terrace gardens can involve retaining walls, changes to ground levels, and boundary structures that may trigger rules. If your home is listed, in a conservation area, or the works affect a party wall or highway-facing boundary, extra checks are sensible. We review the design against London Borough of Lewisham guidance and can advise when a planning application or building control input is likely. We’ll flag this early in the process.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, seating structures and built features, when installed to our specification. This covers defects arising from installation, not damage from misuse, third-party alterations or extreme events beyond reasonable control. We also use reputable materials and follow manufacturer guidance for lighting, irrigation and pumps. Clear care instructions are provided to help everything perform long term.
We tailor each scheme to your home and budget, from contemporary to period-friendly. Popular options include brick or rendered retaining walls, natural stone or porcelain paving, timber or composite seating, and steel edging for crisp planting lines. Steps can be stone, brick or concrete with anti-slip detailing, and we can add subtle LED lighting, drip irrigation and compact water features. We’ll guide you through samples and propose combinations that suit your garden’s light and levels.
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