Create a garden where children can explore safely, without compromising on style. Our Child Safe Gardens in Catford combine secure boundaries, safer planting and family-friendly layouts for everyday peace of mind.
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From quick after-school play to weekend gatherings, family gardens in SE6 need to be practical as well as beautiful. We design child-friendly layouts with clear sightlines, safe zones and robust boundaries that suit how you actually use the space. Whether you’re near Catford Broadway or strolling to Mountsfield Park, we’ll help you make your garden safer without turning it into a playground. Every detail is chosen to reduce risks and increase confidence.
Catford’s mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and ex-council properties often comes with very different garden shapes and levels. Narrow side returns, shared boundaries and stepped patios can all introduce hazards if they’re not planned properly. We regularly work across the child safe gardens Catford area, adapting designs for compact courtyards, long family lawns and sloped plots. The result is a space that feels open, tidy and easy to supervise.
We start with a safety-first survey, then produce a clear design showing play zones, paths and boundaries. Our builds include secure fencing and gates, non-toxic planting, soft landing surfaces and pond safety measures where needed. You’ll get a tidy, well-managed installation and straightforward handover guidance for ongoing care. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, careful workmanship and a finish that looks premium as well as safe.
In Catford, access can be tight on terrace streets and parking can be limited, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also account for typical Lewisham garden conditions, including compacted ground, older paving and varied drainage across different plots. Where boundaries adjoin neighbours, we specify secure, durable fencing that looks smart from both sides. If any work touches front boundaries or public-facing areas, we’ll help you stay aligned with local requirements.
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Costs vary with garden size, access, and how many safety features you need. As a guide, small upgrades (gate latches, safer edging, minor surfacing) often start around £1,000–£3,000. A more complete redesign with secure fencing, soft landing surfaces and new planting is commonly £6,000–£20,000+. Larger gardens or premium materials can exceed this. We provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on the amount of groundwork and the complexity of fencing, paving and play-surface installation. Smaller safety improvements can be completed in a few days. Timescales are affected by access, weather, curing times for concrete or resin-bound surfaces, and lead times for bespoke gates or fencing panels. We confirm a realistic programme before work starts.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding planting, or installing most play surfaces. However, rules can apply to boundary heights, front garden works, listed buildings, flats, or properties in conservation areas. In the London Borough of Lewisham we check the specifics for your address and advise if permission or neighbour agreements are needed. If required, we can support drawings and documentation.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering installation issues such as movement, fixings, and construction defects on the elements we build (for example fencing, edging, paving and installed surfaces). Manufacturer warranties also apply to many products and materials, such as gates, fixtures and specialist surfacing systems. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, accidental damage or lack of routine maintenance, and we’ll explain care requirements clearly.
Popular options include close-board or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing or lockable gates, and soft landing surfaces such as rubber mulch, wetpour, or quality artificial grass with shockpad. For edges and paths, we often use rounded kerbs, smooth porcelain, or well-laid resin-bound surfacing for grip. Planting can be designed around non-toxic, low-thorn choices. We’ll recommend combinations that suit your style, budget and how your family uses the garden.
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