Terrace Gardens in Oval that turn awkward slopes and tight courtyards into elegant, usable outdoor rooms. From retaining walls and steps to lighting, water features and irrigation, we build spaces that look great year-round.
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Oval’s Georgian streets and compact rear gardens often need smarter levels to feel spacious and practical. We design terrace gardens that create clear zones for planting, dining and relaxing, with safe access between levels. Whether you’re near The Oval cricket ground or walking distance from Oval tube station, we’ll shape the garden to suit your home and how you live. Expect crisp lines, balanced planting and robust construction that stands up to London weather.
Across SE11 we regularly work on Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion flats where outdoor space is precious. These properties can have raised patios, basement lightwells, narrow side returns and shared boundaries that demand careful detailing. Multi-level planting helps soften brickwork and fences while keeping sightlines open. We also plan for everyday use—bike storage routes, pram-friendly steps, and seating areas that don’t steal circulation space.
Our process starts with a site visit, level survey and drainage assessment, followed by a clear concept and itemised proposal. We handle retaining walls, steps & access, irrigation and lighting as one coordinated build, so finishes align and services are protected. You’ll get tidy working practices, realistic timelines and straightforward communication from start to handover. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for dependable workmanship and a 10-year warranty on structural elements.
In the London Borough of Lambeth, terrace gardens often sit over mixed ground and older drainage runs, so we plan falls, channels and soakaway options carefully. Access can be tight around Kennington and Vauxhall, with controlled parking and limited storage space, so deliveries and waste removal are scheduled to minimise disruption. We’re used to working alongside party walls and mature trees, protecting boundaries and roots. Materials are chosen to complement local brickwork and period detailing.
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Costs vary with levels, access and the amount of structure needed. As a guide, smaller terrace garden upgrades with steps, planting and basic drainage often start around £8,000–£15,000. More involved builds with retaining walls, lighting, irrigation and seating areas commonly fall between £20,000–£45,000+. High-end schemes with premium stone, bespoke joinery and water features can exceed £60,000. We provide an itemised quote after a site survey.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on excavation, retaining wall construction and access for materials. A simpler re-level with new steps and planting can be completed in around 10–15 working days. Larger multi-tier gardens with lighting, irrigation and water features may take 6–10 weeks. Timescales are affected by ground conditions, curing time for concrete, and lead times for stone, joinery or specialist features.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger extra checks where there are significant level changes, new boundary walls, or works close to neighbouring structures. If your property is listed or within a conservation area (common around period streets), restrictions may apply to materials and appearance. We review your proposals against Lambeth guidance and can advise when planning, building control, or party wall matters should be considered before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on structural workmanship, including retaining walls, steps and built seating where specified. This covers defects arising from installation, such as movement due to poor construction or incorrect foundations, subject to normal use and maintenance. Planting is living material, so it’s covered separately with practical aftercare guidance and optional maintenance visits. Manufacturer warranties also apply to products like lighting transformers, pumps and irrigation components.
We tailor each scheme to your property style and how you want to use the space. Popular options include London stock brick or rendered retaining walls, porcelain or sandstone paving, timber or composite seating, and corten or powder-coated steel edging. Planting can range from architectural evergreens to softer cottage-style borders, with climbers for privacy. We’ll bring samples, propose lighting scenes, and specify irrigation zones so the finished garden is cohesive and easy to run.
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