Garden Walls & Terracing

As expert Devon landscaping contractors, we design and construct a wide variety of bespoke garden walls and terracing solutions. Our hard landscaping services include traditional natural Devon stone walling, contemporary rendered blockwork walls, classic brick boundary walls, and heavy-duty oak sleeper retaining walls. Whether you need decorative low garden walls or structural garden terracing, our local stonemasons and landscape builders deliver exceptional results.

Yes, Devon is famous for its hilly terrain, and we specialize in transforming unusable sloping gardens into stunning, multi-level landscapes. As local garden terracing experts, we build robust retaining walls to carve out flat, highly functional outdoor living spaces. Our tiered landscaping solutions allow you to maximize your property's footprint with perfectly leveled patios, raised planting beds, and manicured terraced lawns.

Absolutely. Proper drainage is the most critical element of any retaining wall construction, especially given Devon’s heavy coastal and rural rainfall. Our professional landscape gardeners expertly install French drains, weep holes, and gravel backfill behind all soil-retaining walls. This essential hard landscaping technique relieves hydrostatic water pressure, preventing structural failure and ensuring your garden terracing remains secure and long-lasting.

In most cases, retaining walls and garden terracing under 1.5 metres high do not require planning permission. However, if your new garden wall is over 1 metre high and next to a public highway, or over 2 metres elsewhere, local Devon planning permission and structural engineering calculations may be required. Our experienced landscaping team can help you navigate local building regulations during your site consultation.

The best materials depend on your aesthetic preferences and the structural demands of the slope. For heavy-duty soil retention, we often recommend reinforced concrete blocks finished with a decorative render or natural stone cladding. For a softer, rustic landscape design, treated timber sleeper walls are highly popular. As a trusted Devon landscaping company, we ensure every wall is built on deep, solid concrete foundations for ultimate durability.