Do retaining walls need building control?

Anything over 1m near a boundary may need it; we'll check during the visit.

Brick, block or sleeper?

Sleepers are quick and softer-looking; brick and block walls last longer and let us face them in any style.

Do you cover Guildford?

Yes - Guildford is inside our 30-mile coverage zone from Ash Vale and we work in GU1-GU5 every week.

How quickly can you quote a garden wall or step build in Guildford?

Most Guildford enquiries get a free site visit within five working days and a written quote within a week of that visit.

How long does a garden wall or step build take?

Allow 1-2 weeks on a typical Guildford property. Sloping plots, restricted access or larger formats add to that and we'll flag it on the quote.

Do I need permission from Guildford Borough Council?

For most garden wall or step build work, no - but anything affecting the public highway (dropped kerbs) or a conservation frontage goes through Guildford Borough Council. We'll tell you on the visit which forms apply.

Service

Walls, Steps & Edging

Retaining walls and steps built on proper concrete footings - the structural side of the garden, done right.

Get a free quote 07538 218723

Walls, Steps & Edging project by Knightscapes

What's included

Brick and block retaining walls
Natural stone walls
Garden steps
Sleeper edging and raised beds
Repointing and repairs
Render and capping

Our process

01
Footings
Excavate and pour concrete footings.
02
Build
Lay and tie courses, install weep holes.
03
Backfill
Drainage and granular backfill behind retainers.
04
Finish
Cap, point and clean off.

What to expect on a garden wall or step build

Typical timeline

1-2 weeks

Most domestic walls, steps & edging projects complete in this window.

Indicative pricing

Most domestic retaining walls and step builds run £2,500-£12,000 depending on height and finish.

Why us

30+ years on the tools across Surrey & Hampshire. Family-run, fully insured, no subcontracted crews.

Local factors we plan around

sloping plots where the lower garden needs proper drainage behind a retainer
older boundary walls where existing courses have to be tied into
level changes between the patio and lawn that need a 1-2 step solution
raised beds against the house where a damp-proof course detail matters

Frequently asked questions

Do retaining walls need building control?: Anything over 1m near a boundary may need it; we'll check during the visit.
Brick, block or sleeper?: Sleepers are quick and softer-looking; brick and block walls last longer and let us face them in any style.