Transform your garden with Timber Sleepers in Kingston upon Thames, expertly installed for strength and style. From raised beds to retaining walls and steps, we build features that look sharp and stand up to the weather. Choose new, reclaimed or oak sleepers to suit your home and budget.
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Timber sleepers are a smart way to add structure to gardens across Kingston upon Thames, whether you want clean edging, tiered planting or a stronger boundary to hold back soil. We regularly work around KT1 and KT2, creating sleeper features that suit both compact courtyards and larger family gardens. If you’re near Kingston Bridge or the Bentall Centre, we can plan deliveries and access to keep disruption low. The result is crisp lines, durable construction and a finish that complements your outdoor space.
Local gardens range from Victorian villas and Edwardian houses to modern waterfront apartments, and each needs a slightly different approach. Period properties often suit traditional sleeper edging, raised beds and informal seating, while newer plots benefit from sharper geometry and integrated steps. In Surbiton and New Malden we often see sloping lawns that call for sleeper retaining walls and terracing. We’ll recommend the right sleeper size, fixing method and drainage so it performs properly year after year.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check ground conditions and discuss how you’ll use the space. Then we design the layout, advise on new sleepers vs reclaimed sleepers, and confirm the build details before work begins. Our team installs with proper foundations, fixings and drainage where required, and we keep the site tidy throughout. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, dependable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Gardens in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames often have mixed ground and mature tree roots, so we plan fixings and excavation carefully. Access can be tight on residential streets, so we coordinate deliveries, parking and waste removal to avoid delays. Where gardens slope towards the river, we include drainage and robust anchoring for retaining walls. We also match sleeper layouts to local property styles, from period homes to modern developments.
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Costs vary by sleeper type, height, access and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, sleeper edging can start from around £40–£80 per linear metre installed. Raised beds are commonly £300–£1,200 depending on size and number of courses. Retaining walls and steps typically range from £900–£3,500+ due to foundations, drainage and structural fixings. We provide a detailed written estimate after a survey.
Most sleeper edging or a small raised bed can be completed in 1 day. Medium projects such as multiple raised beds, seating and short runs of steps usually take 2–4 days. Larger retaining walls or terraced gardens can take 1–2 weeks, especially if we’re managing levels, drainage and spoil removal. Timescales depend on access, weather, sleeper availability (new vs reclaimed) and whether additional paving or planting is included.
Many garden timber sleeper features are permitted development, particularly raised beds, edging and low steps. Planning can be required if a retaining wall is close to a highway, forms a boundary over certain heights, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. Rules can also apply where works affect drainage or neighbouring land. We’ll flag likely requirements during the survey and can help you check guidance for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our sleeper installations, covering issues caused by installation defects such as movement from inadequate fixings, poor alignment or insufficient foundations. Materials are covered by the manufacturer or supplier terms, and we’ll advise what to expect for new, reclaimed and oak sleepers. The warranty assumes normal garden use and reasonable maintenance, and it excludes damage from flooding, impact or unauthorised alterations.
We install new softwood sleepers for a clean, consistent look, reclaimed sleepers for character, and oak sleepers for a premium finish and longevity. Design options include raised beds (single or multi-tier), retaining walls with drainage, sleeper steps, neat edging, and built-in seating. We can also integrate gravel boards, membranes and capping details to refine the finish. We’ll help you choose based on style, budget, garden levels and how you plan to use the space.
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