Patios, Decking & Landscaping in Sydenham
In Sydenham and across Lewisham we are most often asked for loft conversions on Edwardian terraces and terraced gardens, steps and patios. Brockley, New Cross and Telegraph Hill have wide streets of Victorian houses, and Hither Green and Catford contain a large Edwardian estate of terraces built to a consistent pattern. Forest Hill and Sydenham have Victorian villas on hilly roads, Bellingham and Downham are inter-war cottage estates, and Deptford and central Lewisham have new apartment blocks.
Patios & Gardens in Sydenham
A garden you will actually use.
London gardens are small, overlooked and often badly drained. Good hard landscaping fixes all three. We build patios, decks, walls and garden rooms that make a narrow plot feel like another room of the house.
- PatiosPorcelain, sandstone and limestone patios laid on a full mortar bed with falls away from the house.
- DeckingHardwood, softwood and composite decking on a properly ventilated frame.
- Fencing & garden wallsClose-board and slatted fencing, brick walls, raised beds and retaining walls.
- Turf & planting prepLevelling, drainage, new topsoil and turf, real or artificial.
- Garden roomsInsulated garden offices and studios with power, lighting and data.
Local knowledge
Working in Sydenham
Homes in Lewisham
Brockley, New Cross and Telegraph Hill have wide streets of Victorian houses, and Hither Green and Catford contain a large Edwardian estate of terraces built to a consistent pattern. Forest Hill and Sydenham have Victorian villas on hilly roads, Bellingham and Downham are inter-war cottage estates, and Deptford and central Lewisham have new apartment blocks.
Planning and the council
Brockley, Telegraph Hill, Blackheath and parts of Forest Hill and Sydenham are conservation areas, several with restrictions on windows, roofs and front gardens. Many houses on the hills have stepped gardens, so retaining structures and drainage need thought.
Nearby
We also cover Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, New Cross, Brockley, Forest Hill, Hither Green, Lee, Blackheath, Ladywell and Honor Oak.
FAQ
Patios & Gardens in Sydenham
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Do you carry out patios, decking & landscaping in Sydenham?
Yes. Sydenham is in Lewisham, where we work every week alongside Lewisham, Catford, Deptford and New Cross.
Porcelain or natural stone?
Porcelain is consistent, stain-resistant and very low maintenance. Natural stone has more character and weathers over time. We bring samples to the site visit so you can see both against your brickwork.
Will a new patio cause damp?
Not if it is built correctly. We keep the finished level at least 150mm below the damp-proof course, or add a drainage channel against the wall where that is not possible.
Does a garden room need planning permission?
Most garden rooms are permitted development if they are single-storey, under 2.5m high near a boundary, and not used as a separate dwelling. Flats and some conservation areas are exceptions. We check before you commit.
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