Terrace Gardens in Tulse Hill that turn awkward slopes into elegant, usable outdoor rooms. From retaining walls and steps to lighting, water and planting, we build terraces that feel effortless to live with.
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Many gardens around Tulse Hill station and the streets leading towards Brockwell Park sit on gradients that waste valuable space. Our terrace garden builds create level areas for dining, play and planting without losing character. We combine retaining walls, multi-level planting and safe access routes so the garden works in every season. The result is a practical layout that looks considered from the house and the end of the plot.
Tulse Hill’s Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses often have long, narrow gardens with changes in level and older drainage runs. On post-war estates, we frequently improve access and create clearer, safer circulation with new steps and landings. We design terraces that respect period brickwork and boundary lines while modernising how the space is used. If you’re near Brixton or Herne Hill, we can match materials and planting styles to the local streetscape.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check soil conditions and map drainage routes before producing a clear concept and build specification. During construction we manage groundworks, drainage solutions, irrigation and electrics for lighting in a coordinated programme. Every project is built to last, with tidy working practices and clear communication throughout. Homeowners choose us because we deliver consistent finishes and dependable aftercare, just 10 minutes from our Norbury base.
Across SW2, we often find compact access, shared side returns and limited on-street parking, so deliveries and spoil removal need planning. We design terrace gardens in the Tulse Hill area with careful levels to manage runoff and protect neighbouring boundaries. Where council considerations apply in the London Borough of Lambeth, we help you understand what’s permitted and what may need consent. Materials are chosen to suit Victorian brick, rendered walls and modern estate settings alike.
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Costs vary with levels, access, retaining wall height and the amount of drainage and electrics required. As a guide, smaller terrace garden makeovers in SW2 often start from £8,000–£15,000. Mid-sized builds with engineered retaining walls, steps, lighting and planting commonly fall between £18,000–£40,000. Larger multi-level schemes with irrigation, seating areas and water features can be £45,000+.
Most terrace garden projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on the number of levels and the groundworks involved. A straightforward two-tier layout with steps and planting can be completed in around 2–3 weeks. More complex builds with substantial retaining walls, drainage runs, lighting circuits and bespoke seating typically take 4–8 weeks. Weather, access restrictions and curing times for concrete also affect the programme.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, but terrace gardens can trigger rules if you’re altering ground levels significantly, building higher retaining walls, or affecting drainage to neighbouring land. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, extra checks may apply. We review your layout, advise on likely requirements, and can support drawings and specifications if you need to approach Lambeth’s planning team or Building Control.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for structural landscaping elements such as retaining walls, steps, paving bases and drainage installations, subject to normal use and maintenance. Products like lighting, pumps and irrigation components are covered by their manufacturer warranties, which we register and hand over at completion. We also provide care guidance for planting and can arrange seasonal maintenance to keep everything performing well.
We tailor each scheme to your home and how you use the space. Popular choices include brick or rendered retaining walls, natural stone or porcelain paving, timber or composite seating, and steel-edged planters for crisp lines. For atmosphere, we add low-glare lighting, rills or compact water bowls, and layered planting for year-round structure. We’ll help you choose finishes that suit Victorian terraces and modern estates alike, balancing style, budget and upkeep.
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