Garden Design Fulham | Bespoke Design & Build
Soil Sisters is a garden design company working across Fulham SW6, creating outdoor spaces that actually work for the people who use them. Whether you have a narrow Victorian terrace garden backing onto the railway, a generous plot near Bishops Park, or a courtyard tucked behind a mansion block on Parsons Green, we design and build gardens that feel right for the space and right for you. We handle everything from the first sketch to the final plant going in the ground. Ready to get started? Call us on 0203 834 9807 or get in touch online.
Garden Design Services in Fulham
Fulham's housing stock throws up a brilliant range of garden challenges. The Victorian and Edwardian terraces between Munster Road and Wandsworth Bridge Road often have long, narrow rear gardens that need careful zoning to feel like more than a corridor. The grander homes around the Hurlingham Club come with bigger plots where there is room to layer structure, planting, and entertaining space. And the newer developments along the river tend to offer roof terraces and balconies that need a completely different design approach.
We work across all of these. Our garden design services in Fulham include:
- Courtyard and small garden design for the compact outdoor spaces that are typical of SW6 flats and mews houses. Our guide to courtyard and small garden design covers how we make the most of limited square metres.
- Roof terrace and balcony design for riverside apartments and upper-floor flats. Weight loading, wind exposure, and irrigation all need thinking through. See our balcony garden design guide for more on this.
- Family gardens that balance play space for children with areas that adults actually want to spend time in. Lawn, planting, and hard landscaping in the right proportions.
- Front garden design to improve kerb appeal and add greenery to the streetscape. Fulham terraces often have small front gardens that get overlooked, but they set the tone for the whole house.
- Planting plans as a standalone service. If the bones of your garden are fine but the planting is tired, we will create a detailed scheme suited to your aspect and Fulham's heavy London clay soil.
Explore our full range of services on our garden design hub, or browse our portfolio to see finished projects across south west London.
How Much Does Garden Design Cost in Fulham?
This is the question everyone wants answered early, and rightly so. Garden design costs in Fulham vary depending on the size of your space, the complexity of the brief, and whether you want a design-only package or a full design and build service. Here is a realistic breakdown based on the projects we deliver in SW6 and surrounding areas.
| Garden Size | Design Only | Design + Build |
|---|---|---|
| Small courtyard (up to 20 sqm) | £1,500 – £2,500 | £8,000 – £15,000 |
| Medium garden (20–60 sqm) | £2,500 – £4,000 | £15,000 – £35,000 |
| Large garden (60+ sqm) | £4,000 – £6,500 | £35,000 – £80,000+ |
These figures reflect current London pricing for quality materials and skilled landscaping labour. The build cost is where the real variation sits. A garden with bespoke brickwork, lighting, water features, and semi-mature specimen trees will cost more than one with standard paving, fencing, and a simple planting scheme. We help you prioritise so you get the best result for your budget.
For a deeper look at what drives cost, read our garden design budget guide and our detailed breakdown of garden design costs in London.
Our Design Process
We follow a clear five-step process on every Fulham garden project. It keeps things organised for you and makes sure nothing gets missed between the first conversation and the final handover.
- Site consultation. We visit your garden in Fulham, take measurements, assess the soil (usually London clay around SW6, which affects drainage and planting choices), check the aspect, and talk through how you want to use the space. This takes around an hour and costs £150, which we deduct from any design fee if you go ahead.
- Concept design. We produce an initial layout showing the spatial arrangement of your garden. Zones for seating, planting, lawn, storage, play, and anything else on your wish list. You will get a scaled plan with annotations so you can see the thinking behind every decision.
- Detailed design. Once you are happy with the concept, we develop it into a full technical drawing with material specifications, construction details, and a planting plan. This is the document your build team works from.
- 3D visuals. We create photorealistic 3D renders of your garden so you can see exactly what the finished space will look like. No guesswork. Learn more about our hand-drawn and 3D design process.
- Build. If you choose our design and build service, our landscaping team in Fulham handles the entire construction. Most small to medium gardens take 2 to 4 weeks to build. Larger or more complex projects can take 6 to 8 weeks. We manage every trade, from groundworks and drainage to electricians and irrigation.
Areas We Cover Near Fulham
We are a garden design company based in south west London, and Fulham sits right at the heart of our working area. We also design and build gardens in the following nearby areas:
- Parsons Green
- Putney
- Chelsea and Kensington
- Hammersmith
- Battersea
- Wandsworth
- Earls Court
- South Kensington
- Barnes
We also take on projects further afield in Surrey and Kent for clients who want the same design-led approach outside the city.
Garden Styles We Design in Fulham
Fulham gardens suit a wide range of styles, and the best choice depends on your house, your outlook, and how you want to live outdoors. Here are the styles we design most often in SW6:
- Contemporary garden design is the most requested style in Fulham. Clean lines, architectural planting, and quality hard landscaping materials create a polished look that complements both period properties and modern homes.
- Courtyard garden design works brilliantly for Fulham's smaller spaces. Vertical planting, built-in seating, and clever lighting transform tight courtyards into rooms you actually use.
- Mediterranean garden design suits south-facing Fulham gardens where you can grow drought-tolerant lavender, rosemary, olive trees, and ornamental grasses. Low maintenance and beautiful year-round.
- Japanese garden design brings calm and structure to urban plots. Gravel, moss, acers, and carefully placed stone create a contemplative space that works even in shaded north-facing gardens.
- Cottage garden design softens the urban edges of a Fulham terrace. Roses, delphiniums, and herbaceous perennials spilling over paths bring a sense of abundance that is hard to beat.
- Tropical garden design is growing in popularity. Tree ferns, bamboo, bananas, and bold foliage plants can thrive in Fulham's sheltered urban microclimate.
For clients with larger budgets looking at premium materials and bespoke features, our guide to luxury garden design in London covers what is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a garden designer in Fulham cost?
A design-only fee for a Fulham garden typically ranges from £1,500 for a small courtyard up to £6,500 for a large plot. If you want a full design and build service, expect to invest between £8,000 and £80,000 or more depending on size and specification. We will give you a clear quote after the initial consultation so there are no surprises.
How long does a garden design project take from start to finish?
The design phase usually takes 3 to 6 weeks, depending on complexity and how quickly you sign off each stage. The build phase adds another 2 to 8 weeks on site. A typical medium-sized Fulham garden goes from first meeting to finished garden in around 10 to 14 weeks.
Do I need planning permission for garden design work in Fulham?
Most garden design and landscaping work falls under permitted development and does not need planning permission. However, if you are in a conservation area (parts of Fulham around Parsons Green and the Hurlingham area are), or if you want to build a garden room, raised structures, or anything near a boundary, it is worth checking. Our guide to garden room planning permission covers the key rules. We advise on this during the consultation.
Can you design a very small garden in Fulham?
Absolutely. Some of our favourite projects have been tiny Fulham courtyards and basement patios under 15 square metres. Small gardens actually benefit the most from professional design because every centimetre counts. Clever use of levels, built-in planters, mirrors, and vertical greening can make a small space feel twice its size.
Do you offer design only, or do you also build?
Both. Some clients want a design package they can hand to their own builder or implement in phases. Others want us to handle the whole thing from drawings to construction. Our design and build service means one point of contact, one team, and a finished garden that matches the plans exactly. Most of our Fulham clients choose the full service.
Start Your Garden Transformation in Fulham
For more insights and practical guidance, explore our garden design services across London.
If you are looking for a garden designer in Fulham who will listen to what you want, design something that works for your space, and then actually build it properly, we would love to hear from you. Call us on 0203 834 9807 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a site visit.
We also cover the wider South West London area beyond Fulham. See our full garden design South West London service for coverage across Clapham, Battersea, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Richmond and Barnes.