Shropshire Landscaping & Design
Garden Wall Builders in Shropshire
Hand-built stone and brick retaining and feature walls.
About Garden Walls
What Are Garden Walls?
A well-built garden wall is both structure and sculpture — holding back soil on sloping plots, defining terraced levels, framing planting beds, or simply adding a beautiful vertical element to your garden. We build in natural stone, brick and reconstituted stone, with proper foundations, drainage and copings so your wall stands plumb and true for generations, not just seasons.
Is It Right For You?
Is Garden Walls Right For Your Garden?
You have a sloping garden that needs levelling or terracing.
You want to define raised beds, borders or seating areas.
You need a retaining wall to hold back soil or create level ground.
You'd like a feature wall to add vertical interest and structure.
You want a boundary wall built to last, not just to fill a gap.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Shropshire Landscaping & Design?
We dig proper concrete foundations — never laid straight on soil.
25 years building stone and brick walls across Shropshire.
Weep holes and land drainage behind every retaining wall to prevent failure.
Hand-laid with attention to coursing, jointing and stone selection.
Free site survey with wall design and material samples.
Options
Garden Walls — Colour & Style Options
Every garden is different. We offer a range of finishes so your garden walls complements your home and setting.
Natural Sandstone
Warm, riven stone that blends with Shropshire landscapes.
Limestone
Pale, elegant stone for a refined, timeless look.
Granite Setts
Hard-wearing, characterful stone for edging and low walls.
Reclaimed Brick
Aged, weathered bricks for period and cottage gardens.
New Brick
Clean, uniform bricks matched to your property.
Reconstituted Stone
Consistent, cast stone blocks with a natural appearance.
Rendered Finish
Smooth, painted render for a contemporary, crisp look.
Dry Stone
Traditional dry-stone walling with no mortar — pure character.
FAQs
Garden Walls — Frequently Asked Questions
How deep should the foundations be?
Foundations depend on wall height and soil, but we typically pour a concrete trench at least 300mm deep and twice the wall's width. We never lay walls directly on topsoil.
Do retaining walls need drainage?
Yes — absolutely. We install land drains and weep holes behind every retaining wall to relieve water pressure, which is the single most common cause of wall failure.
How high can a garden wall be?
Walls over 1m high (retaining) or 2m high (boundary) may require engineering and planning consideration. We advise on this during your free site survey.
How much does a garden wall cost?
Pricing depends on height, length, material and whether it's retaining or freestanding. As a guide, a standard brick or stone wall starts from around £200–£350 per m². We give you a free, itemised quotation after surveying the site.
How long does a wall take to build?
A typical 10m garden wall takes 4–7 days including foundations, build and pointing. Taller retaining walls or complex stone work take longer. We'll include a clear timeframe in your quote.
How do I maintain a garden wall?
Little is needed. Check the mortar joints every few years and keep soil or planting away from the base of freestanding walls. Rendered walls may need repainting every 5–7 years. We advise on any specific care for your material at handover.
Free Quotation
Interested in Garden Walls?
Get a free, no-obligation quotation from our experienced team. We cover Shrewsbury, Telford, Ellesmere and Oswestry.