Those steep Sevenoaks slopes need taming? Timber sleepers create stunning terraced gardens whilst solving practical drainage issues. From Otford's hillside properties to Dunton Green's compact plots, we've been reshaping challenging gardens since 2009.
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Kent's chalky soil and undulating terrain make timber sleepers particularly valuable around Sevenoaks. Properties along Seal Road often battle significant level changes, whilst homes near Kemsing struggle with waterlogged clay patches. Railway sleepers and pressure-treated timber transform these challenges into garden features. Whether building vegetable planters or creating defined borders, the right timber choice prevents rot whilst complementing period properties.
Hardwood oak sleepers weather beautifully against Sevenoaks' sandstone walls, developing silver-grey patinas within eighteen months. Softwood alternatives suit tighter budgets - perfect for rental properties around Dunton Green station. Installation depth depends on retained soil pressure; shallow decorative edging needs 300mm burial, whilst two-metre retaining walls require concrete haunching. Drainage channels behind walls prevent hydrostatic pressure damaging both timber and neighbouring foundations.
Local knowledge matters when Victorian properties share boundaries across multiple levels. Years spent working TN postcodes means understanding planning quirks unique to Sevenoaks District Council. Trust comes from recommendations between neighbours, not advertising budgets.
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Basic softwood edging starts around £85 per linear metre installed. Oak retaining walls managing serious slopes cost £250-400 per metre depending on height. Most Otford gardens spend £2,000-4,500 total.
Absolutely - TN13 covers the town centre, TN14 reaches towards Shoreham, and TN15 includes Wrotham Heath. Regular projects span from Kemsing's conservation area to Dunton Green's newer estates.
Small raised planters take 1-2 days. Extensive terracing across sloped gardens typically needs 5-8 days including groundworks. Weather permitting, most projects finish within a fortnight of starting.
Every sleeper wall includes decade-long structural warranty covering settlement or timber failure. Preservative treatments carry manufacturer guarantees against rot - typically 15 years for UC4 rated timber in ground contact.
Yes - many 1970s Sevenoaks estates used concrete gravel boards that crack over time. Timber sleepers slot into existing posts or completely replace ageing systems. Oak looks particularly striking against rendered properties common around Riverhead.
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