Child Safe Gardens in Bexley built for real family life, not just photos. We create safer play zones with secure fencing, soft landing surfaces, and clear sightlines so you can relax while children explore.
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Families across Bexley want gardens that look beautiful while reducing everyday risks. We design child-friendly layouts with visible play areas, secure gates, and safer boundaries that suit how you actually use the space. Whether you’re near Hall Place or heading out to Danson Park, we’ll help you bring that same peace of mind home. Every detail is planned to keep play flowing and hazards controlled.
The London Borough of Bexley has a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern homes, each with different access, levels and boundary lines. In Bexleyheath and Crayford we often see long, narrow plots that benefit from clear zones and improved sightlines. Around DA5, mature gardens can hide ponds, drops or sharp edging that needs careful redesign. We tailor solutions to your property’s layout, not a one-size template.
Our process starts with a site survey and a safety-first design that still feels premium and welcoming. We specify non-toxic planting, rounded edges and safe equipment placement, then install with tidy workmanship and clear communication. You’ll get practical guidance on maintenance and ongoing checks, especially around gates, fences and play surfaces. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, high standards, and solutions that stand up to daily family use.
Bexley gardens often combine mature planting with older boundary lines, so we check stability, sightlines and pinch points early. Access can be tight on some Victorian terraces, while 1930s semis may need careful gate and driveway interface planning. We plan deliveries and parking to minimise disruption and keep your frontage tidy. Where needed, we align boundary heights and placements with local expectations and practical safety needs.
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Costs vary with garden size and the level of safety upgrades. For many homes in Bexley, targeted improvements such as secure gates, safer edging and non-toxic planting can start from around £1,500–£4,000. More comprehensive projects including new fencing, soft surfacing, pond safety measures and new play-zone layouts often fall between £6,000–£18,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Smaller upgrades (gate fixes, edging changes, planting swaps and minor surfacing) typically take 1–3 days. A full child-safe redesign with new fencing, soft landing surfaces, pond safety work and play-area construction usually takes 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access, ground conditions, curing times for bases, and whether bespoke gates or equipment are being supplied. We confirm a schedule before work starts.
Most garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing planting, installing play surfaces, or adding typical fencing and gates within allowed heights. However, rules can change for front boundaries, corner plots, listed buildings, and properties near protected features. We flag any potential issues during the survey and can advise on height limits, visibility at drive entrances, and whether an application is sensible before you commit to the build.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on eligible hard landscaping installations, covering defects linked to installation quality under normal domestic use. This includes items such as paving bases, edging installation, and fixed structural elements like properly installed fencing posts where specified. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products such as gates, surfacing systems and play equipment. We’ll explain what’s covered and how to care for it.
Popular options include close-board or slatted fencing with child-safe spacing, self-closing gate hardware, rubber mulch or wet-pour style soft surfacing, and smooth porcelain or sandstone with rounded edging details. For pond safety, we can add rigid covers, discreet barriers, or redesign water features entirely. Planting can be tailored with non-toxic, low-thorn choices. We help you choose finishes that match your home and maintenance preferences.
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