Care Home Gardens in Shortlands that support wellbeing, independence and calm outdoor time. We create safe, accessible spaces with sensory planting, seating areas and clear boundaries, built to last.
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Fine Landscaping designs and builds therapeutic outdoor spaces for care settings across BR2, including near Shortlands station and St Mary’s Church. Our gardens are planned to reduce trip risks, encourage gentle movement, and provide quiet places to sit. We combine accessible pathways, raised beds and sensory planting to make outdoor time easier for residents and carers. Every layout is tailored to the building, routines and safeguarding needs.
Shortlands is known for large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties, and many care homes occupy converted period buildings with mature plots. That often means level changes, narrow side access and established trees that need thoughtful protection. We design around existing features while improving circulation and visibility. Whether you’re close to Bromley, Beckenham or Bickley, we’ll match materials and detailing to the character of the property.
Our process starts with a site survey, access check and a clear design proposal with phased options to minimise disruption. We prioritise safe boundaries, handrails where needed, and durable surfaces that perform in wet weather. Work is scheduled around visiting hours and care routines, with tidy, respectful site management. Clients choose us for reliable communication, documented specifications and a finish that stands up to daily use.
We’re on site in around 20 minutes and know the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Bromley, including parking, deliveries and considerate neighbour relations. Many Shortlands plots have clay-heavy soils and mature tree roots, so we specify the right sub-bases, drainage and root-friendly construction. Period properties can have tight side returns, so we plan material handling and access early. The result is a safer garden with fewer surprises during build.
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Costs vary with access, levels and the safeguarding features required. As a guide, a small upgrade (paths, seating and planting) often starts from £6,000–£12,000. Mid-size schemes with raised beds, handrails, lighting and safer boundaries commonly fall between £15,000–£35,000. Larger memory gardens with extensive paving, drainage and shade structures can be £40,000+. We provide itemised options to suit budgets.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design and materials are agreed. Smaller improvements can be completed in 3–7 working days, while larger schemes with new pathways, multiple raised beds and boundary works may take 4–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access, groundwork complexity, weather, and lead times for bespoke joinery or shade structures. We can phase works to keep outdoor areas usable.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as planting, most paving and standard raised beds. However, planning or consent may be needed for taller fencing, significant level changes, structures near boundaries, or if the building is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can help prepare drawings and specifications if an application is required. Compliance and safety are built into the design.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as paving, sub-bases, edging, raised bed structures and installed handrails, provided the garden is used and maintained normally. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like composite decking, fixings, lighting and shade structures. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing and how to care for surfaces and planting to keep everything performing well.
We offer a wide range of finishes to suit both modern facilities and period properties: resin-bound or porcelain paths for easy wheeling, sandstone for a softer look, and timber or composite raised beds with rounded edges. Sensory planting can include lavender, rosemary, grasses and winter-interest shrubs, plus clear wayfinding colour cues. Seating can be fixed benches, armchairs or circular social areas. We guide choices based on mobility needs, maintenance and budget.
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