Child Safe Gardens in Addiscombe built for real family life, not just good looks. We create safer outdoor spaces with secure boundaries, soft landings and clear sightlines so children can play with confidence.
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Families around Addiscombe tram stop and Ashburton Park want gardens that look great while keeping little ones protected. We design child-friendly layouts that reduce common hazards without turning your garden into a fortress. From secure gates to visible play areas, every detail is planned around supervision and safe movement. If you’re in CR0, we can assess your space and recommend practical upgrades.
Addiscombe’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis often comes with long, narrow plots and stepped levels. Those features can create pinch points, hidden corners and awkward drops that need careful treatment. We’re used to working with side access constraints and shared boundaries common around East Croydon and Shirley. The result is a safer garden that still feels open, stylish and easy to maintain.
Our process starts with a site visit to identify risks such as unsecured ponds, sharp edging and unstable surfaces. We then propose a clear plan covering secure fencing, non-toxic planting, rounded edges and safe equipment placement. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy handover and aftercare advice. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent options and a finish that stands up to busy family use.
Across the London Borough of Croydon, we often see clay-heavy ground that can hold water and make surfaces slippery. In Addiscombe, access can be tight on terrace rows, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking carefully. We also account for level changes and older boundary walls, upgrading them with safe, compliant fencing and secure gates. The aim is a robust, family-proof garden that fits local property styles.
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Costs vary by garden size and the safety measures required. As a guide, small upgrades such as safer edging, gate hardware and targeted surface improvements often start from £800–£2,500. A more comprehensive child-safety redesign with new fencing, soft landing surfaces, pond safety and new planting typically ranges from £4,000–£12,000+. We’ll provide itemised options after a site visit in the child safe gardens addiscombe area.
Most safety-focused upgrades can be completed in 1–3 days, depending on access and the scope of work. A full garden refresh with new fencing, surfacing, planting and play-area layout commonly takes 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by groundwork needs, drainage, curing times for bases, and whether bespoke gates or equipment are being installed. We’ll confirm a schedule before work starts.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing within height limits, adding gates, and installing surfaces or play areas. However, rules can change if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering boundary heights facing a highway. For child safe gardens in London Borough of Croydon, we check the relevant guidance and flag anything that may need permission before you commit.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as fencing, gates, edging, hard landscaping and constructed bases, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for items like play equipment, fixings and specialist surfacing. If an issue arises, we’ll inspect promptly and advise the most practical remedy. Full warranty terms are provided in writing with your quote.
Popular choices include close-board or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing gate hinges, and rounded timber or resin edging. For soft landing surfaces, we often recommend rubber mulch, wet-pour rubber, or well-installed artificial grass with appropriate underlay. Pond safety can be handled with rigid grilles, secure covers, or redesigning to a safer water feature. We’ll help you balance safety, style, budget and maintenance.
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