Transform your garden with Timber Sleepers in Peckham, built for clean lines and lasting strength. From raised beds to smart steps and seating, we install sleepers that suit SE15 homes and busy lifestyles.
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Timber sleepers are a practical way to add structure and height to Peckham gardens, whether you want crisp edging or a full retaining wall. We regularly work around SE15, including gardens near Peckham Rye Park and the Queen’s Road area. Sleepers can define planting zones, level awkward slopes, and create durable steps between terraces. The result is a garden that looks intentional and is easier to maintain.
Peckham’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted warehouses often comes with compact plots, long narrow gardens and shared access. We design sleeper features that maximise usable space without making the garden feel boxed in. For courtyard-style warehouse conversions, we can build integrated seating and planters that double as boundaries. If you’re in the timber sleepers Peckham area around Nunhead or East Dulwich, we tailor heights and finishes to match existing brickwork and paving.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage, and confirm access for materials and waste removal. Every build uses proper foundations, fixings and (where needed) geotextiles and back-drainage to prevent movement over time. You’ll get clear options for new, reclaimed or oak sleepers, plus a tidy, well-managed installation schedule. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, neat workmanship and a 10-year warranty on installation.
Gardens across the London Borough of Southwark can vary from firm subsoil to made ground, so we assess stability before setting sleeper walls. Peckham streets can be busy, with controlled parking zones near places like Peckham Library and Copeland Park, so we plan deliveries and loading times to minimise disruption. Many SE15 homes have narrow side returns or shared alleys, and we size materials and work methods accordingly. The aim is a solid build that looks sharp and lasts.
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Costs depend on sleeper type (new, reclaimed, or oak), height, groundworks and access. As a guide in SE15, simple edging or small raised beds often start around £300–£900. Larger raised beds, steps or seating features commonly fall between £1,000–£3,000. Retaining walls with drainage and stronger fixings can be £2,000–£6,000+. We’ll confirm a tailored price after a site survey.
Most sleeper projects take 1–3 days, such as edging runs, small raised beds or a short set of steps. More complex work—multi-tier raised beds, long retaining walls or integrated seating—typically takes 3–7 days. Timescales vary with excavation depth, spoil removal, drainage requirements and access (common with Peckham terraces). Weather can also affect groundworks and curing time for any concrete footings.
Many garden landscaping works are permitted development, including raised beds and edging. However, planning may be needed for higher retaining walls, changes affecting neighbouring boundaries, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. Rules can also apply to structures near highways or where drainage is altered. We’ll flag any likely issues during the survey and can help you check requirements with Southwark before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our installation workmanship, covering issues such as structural movement caused by incorrect fixing, footing or build method. Timber is a natural material, so surface checking, colour change and weathering are normal and not faults. We’ll advise on best material choice and aftercare to extend lifespan, especially for high-contact areas like steps and seating.
We install new softwood sleepers for a clean, consistent look, reclaimed sleepers for character, and oak sleepers for a premium, long-lasting finish. Popular designs include raised beds, retaining walls with hidden fixings, sleeper steps with anti-slip detailing, neat edging lines, and built-in seating with planters. We’ll help you choose based on budget, style, garden size and how you use the space, ensuring the design suits your property.
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