Transform a sloping or split-level plot into a beautiful, usable outdoor space with Terrace Gardens in Southfields. Fine Landscaping designs and builds smart levels, planting and lighting that suit SW18 homes. Expect crisp detailing, tidy access, and year-round structure.
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Southfields gardens often need clever level changes to make the most of limited depth and awkward slopes. Near Southfields tube station and Wimbledon Park, we create terraces that feel spacious, safe and easy to maintain. From retaining walls and steps to multi-level planting, each element is planned to work together. The result is a garden you can use daily, not just look at.
We regularly work across SW18 on Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis where outdoor levels rarely align with the back door. Narrow side access and shared boundaries are common, so we design with buildability in mind from day one. Whether you want a dining terrace, a quieter seating nook, or a planted screen for privacy, we tailor the layout to your property. Our approach suits both compact town gardens and wider plots around Wimbledon Park and Earlsfield.
Your project starts with a site visit, measured survey and a clear design proposal covering levels, materials and planting. We handle drainage solutions, irrigation and lighting as an integrated system, so the garden performs well through heavy rain and summer heat. Work is scheduled carefully, with clean working practices and clear communication throughout. Local homeowners choose us for precise finishes, dependable timelines and workmanship backed by a robust warranty.
In the terrace gardens Southfields area, we often encounter clay-heavy soils and surface water run-off, so drainage design is never an afterthought. Access can be tight on streets near the Southfields Grid, which affects material handling and waste removal. We plan deliveries, parking and neighbour considerations carefully, and we build retaining walls to suit ground conditions and boundary constraints. For terrace gardens in London Borough of Wandsworth, we also factor in local guidance on walls, lighting spill and water management.
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Costs vary with the number of levels, retaining wall height, access and finishes. As a guide, smaller terrace reworks with steps and planting often start around £8,000–£15,000. Mid-sized builds with engineered retaining walls, lighting and drainage commonly fall between £18,000–£35,000. Larger multi-level schemes with water features, bespoke seating and irrigation can reach £40,000–£80,000+. A site visit lets us price accurately for SW18 conditions.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on excavation, wall construction and the number of levels. A compact scheme with one retaining wall and new steps may be completed in around 10–15 working days. More complex builds with drainage runs, lighting, irrigation and water features typically need 4–8 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access, spoil removal, curing times for concrete, and weather.
Many garden upgrades are permitted development, but terracing can trigger extra considerations where you change ground levels significantly, build higher retaining walls, or affect drainage to neighbouring land. Properties in conservation areas may have additional restrictions, and party wall matters can apply near boundaries. We review your design against London Borough of Wandsworth guidance and advise if planning, building control input, or a Party Wall Agreement is sensible before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for key construction elements such as retaining walls, paving bases, steps and built seating, provided the garden is used and maintained normally. This covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage or third-party alterations. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to items like lighting, pumps and irrigation components. We also explain maintenance requirements so planting, joints and drainage continue to perform well.
We design terraces around how you want to use the space, then match materials to your home’s style. Popular choices 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 lighting ranges from subtle step lights to uplighters for feature trees. We bring samples and visuals to help you choose confidently.
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