Make a steep or awkward plot work harder with Terrace Gardens in Pollards Hill. We build elegant levels with retaining walls, planting, steps, lighting and smart drainage. Designed for everyday living and long-term stability.
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Many gardens around SW16 have changes in level that limit how you use the space. Our terrace garden builds turn slopes into practical, attractive platforms for dining, play and planting. Whether you’re close to Pollards Hill Library or near Pollards Hill Recreation Ground, we design layouts that suit your plot and lifestyle. Expect crisp lines, safe access and planting that thrives year-round.
Pollards Hill’s quiet residential streets include plenty of 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes, often with compact rear gardens and side access constraints. We plan terraces that respect neighbouring boundaries and maximise usable square metres. Multi-level planting is tailored to sun, shade and wind patterns typical of open green-space edges. The result is a garden that feels larger, easier to maintain and better connected to the house.
We start with a site survey, levels assessment and drainage checks, then produce a clear design and itemised quotation. Construction is managed end-to-end: groundworks, retaining walls, steps & access, irrigation and lighting, finished with planting and tidy handover. We use proven build details and quality materials, and we keep disruption low with organised deliveries and waste removal. Local homeowners choose us for transparent communication and workmanship backed by warranty.
We’re on site in minutes from Norbury and know the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Merton. Access can be tight on streets around South Lodge Avenue, so we plan material drops, parking and waste collection carefully. Ground conditions vary, so we specify the right foundations, drainage and wall build-ups for your plot. We also design with neighbouring sightlines and boundary levels in mind to avoid future issues.
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Costs vary with the number of levels, wall height, access and finishes. As a guide, a small two-level scheme with basic steps and planting often starts around £8,000–£15,000. More complex builds with engineered retaining walls, premium paving, lighting, irrigation and bespoke seating commonly fall between £18,000–£40,000+. We’ll survey your garden and provide an itemised quote for your SW16 property.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on groundworks, wall construction and curing times. A straightforward two-tier garden with simple steps may be completed in around 10–15 working days. Larger schemes with multiple retaining walls, drainage runs, lighting, water features and bespoke joinery can take longer. Access restrictions, weather and material lead times also affect the programme.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terracing can trigger rules if you significantly alter ground levels, add high retaining walls, or affect drainage and boundaries. If your property is subject to specific restrictions, we’ll flag this early. We can advise on when it’s sensible to contact the London Borough of Merton and, where needed, help you gather drawings and details for an application or lawful development check.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving build-ups and installed drainage, subject to normal use and maintenance. Products like lighting transformers, pumps or irrigation controllers carry their manufacturer warranties, which we pass on. We also explain aftercare for planting and surfaces so the garden settles well. Any snagging issues are handled promptly.
We design terraces using materials that suit your home and budget, including brick or rendered retaining walls, natural stone or porcelain paving, timber or composite seating, and planted sleepers where appropriate. Steps can be stone, brick or concrete with anti-slip detailing. Popular upgrades include integrated LED lighting, discreet irrigation and compact water features. We’ll guide you through samples and propose a cohesive palette that works with your property style.
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