Terrace Gardens in Sydenham that turn awkward slopes into usable, elegant outdoor rooms. We combine retaining walls, planting tiers, lighting and drainage for year-round enjoyment.
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Sydenham’s leafy streets and green edges near Sydenham Hill Wood often come with changes in level, narrow access and tired boundaries. A well-planned terrace garden creates flat, practical spaces for dining, play or quiet planting without losing character. We design tiers that feel natural, with safe steps, crisp edges and planting that softens every level. From Lower Sydenham to Forest Hill, we build gardens that work with the land rather than fighting it.
In SE26 you’ll find Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, many with long rear gardens and retaining challenges at the back of the plot. We’re used to upgrading older layouts where paths are steep, drainage is poor, or walls have started to lean. Our designs suit traditional architecture while adding modern comfort—seating areas, subtle lighting and low-maintenance planting. If you want a contemporary finish, we can introduce clean lines and structured tiers without making it feel out of place.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check soil conditions and map how water moves through the garden. You’ll receive a clear design, a written specification and a staged plan for build and planting, including irrigation and lighting where needed. Our team protects your home, keeps the site tidy, and communicates progress so there are no surprises. Local homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, transparent pricing and a 10-year warranty on key structural elements.
Terrace gardens in London Borough of Lewisham often need careful drainage and robust wall footings, especially where gardens fall away from the house. We plan for restricted access, shared boundaries and practical parking/loading on residential streets. Where properties sit near parks such as Sydenham Wells Park, we choose planting that copes with shade, leaf drop and seasonal moisture. Our approach suits the period housing stock while meeting modern safety and durability expectations.
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Costs vary with levels, access and structural requirements. As a guide, smaller terrace upgrades with steps, edging and planting might start around £6,000–£12,000. Mid-size builds with retaining walls, drainage and lighting are often £15,000–£35,000. Larger multi-level gardens with engineered walls, irrigation and premium finishes can be £40,000+. We provide an itemised estimate after surveying levels and ground conditions.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on the number of levels and the amount of walling and groundwork. A compact scheme with one retaining wall and a short flight of steps can be completed in 10–15 working days. Larger builds with multiple tiers, drainage runs, lighting, irrigation and water features can take 6–10 weeks. Weather, access and curing times for concrete also affect schedules.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger extra checks where you’re altering ground levels significantly, building higher retaining walls, or working close to boundaries. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, rules may be tighter. We’ll flag likely permissions early, advise on wall heights and boundary details, and can help you prepare information for Lewisham if an application or party wall process is needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on key structural workmanship, including retaining walls, steps and hard landscaping installation, when built to our specification. It covers defects arising from installation rather than accidental damage, extreme events or third-party alterations. Planting is living material, so it’s covered separately with aftercare guidance and optional maintenance plans. You’ll also receive care notes for drainage, lighting and irrigation to keep everything performing well.
Popular choices include brick or rendered retaining walls to match period homes, natural stone copings, porcelain paving for clean lines, and timber or composite seating decks. For planting, we often use multi-level mixes of evergreen structure, shade-tolerant perennials and seasonal colour. Water features can be rills, bowls or compact cascades, with low-glare LED lighting throughout. We’ll show samples, explain maintenance needs, and tailor finishes to your budget and style.
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