Sloping ground on the greensand ridge
Reigate sits on the greensand ridge below the North Downs, and a large number of its gardens slope, sometimes steeply, away from or towards the house. A garden room on a slope needs a proper level platform and, quite often, retaining work either side of it - it is not simply a case of dropping a base on the lawn.
We survey levels first and design the platform and any retaining as part of the same job, so the room sits properly rather than perched.
Mature plots and established planting
Reigate's older residential streets have substantial mature gardens with established trees and hedging, which we work around carefully, protecting root zones during construction and siting the room to keep the best of what is already there.
- Level survey and retaining design on sloping plots
- Root protection for mature trees during groundworks
- Terrace and steps designed as part of the same build
Planning permission in Reigate
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council follows the standard permitted development rules. Conservation areas exist around parts of the historic town and Reigate Heath, and the North Downs sit close by, so we check designations on your address before quoting.
Where we build around Reigate
Reigate sits within our east Surrey working area, comfortably reached from our Mid Sussex yard along with Redhill and the surrounding villages.
- Reigate
- Redhill
- Reigate Heath
- Meadvale
- Woodhatch
- Betchworth
Reigate garden room questions
- Can you build a garden room on a sloping Reigate garden?
- Yes. We survey levels and design a proper platform with retaining where needed, rather than treating a slope as a minor detail.
- Do I need planning permission in Reigate?
- Most garden rooms are permitted development. Conservation areas around the historic town and Reigate Heath are the main exceptions, and we check your address before quoting.
- How far is Reigate from your base?
- Within our normal east Surrey working area from Mid Sussex.
- What does a garden room cost in Reigate?
- From around £25,000 for a compact insulated room fully finished, with retaining or terracing costed separately where the slope requires it.
What our clients say
Reviews from homeowners across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
"Best in class. None of my specific requests were any trouble at all. The team were polite, professional, smart, and accommodating throughout. A perfect example of how professional tradespeople should be."
"Alistair understood exactly how we wanted to use the garden. The finished space feels like a private retreat and we use it every day."
"Our garden office has completely transformed how we work from home. The quality is outstanding and the process was seamless."
Areas we cover
Designed and built by our own team across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
West Sussex
East Sussex
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Thinking about a Reigate garden room?
Download the brochure for sizes and finishes, or call and we will talk through what your slope means for the design.