Child Safe Gardens in Cheam built for real family life, not compromises. We design secure boundaries, safer play zones and practical layouts that keep children visible and protected. Expect premium finishes that suit Cheam’s homes and conservation character.
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Families around Cheam Village and Cheam Recreation Ground often want a garden that feels open, yet removes the everyday risks. We create child-friendly layouts with secure fencing and gates, visible play areas, and soft landing surfaces where it matters. Pond safety, rounded edges and carefully chosen planting help reduce hazards without making the garden look like a playground. The result is a space children can enjoy and adults can relax in.
The Cheam area includes period cottages, 1930s houses and larger executive homes, each with different garden proportions and access. In SM2 and SM3 we regularly see long side passages, mature boundaries and mixed levels that need thoughtful detailing. We match safety upgrades to the style of the property, keeping lines clean and finishes premium. If you’re in North Cheam, Worcester Park or Ewell, we’ll design around how your family actually uses the space.
We start with a site survey and a child-safety risk check, then propose a clear plan covering boundaries, surfaces, water features and equipment zones. Our team handles installation with tidy working practices, clear timelines and consistent communication. Homeowners choose us for reliable workmanship and designs that don’t look ‘bolted on’. You’ll also get practical maintenance guidance so the garden stays safe as children grow.
Cheam gardens often include mature trees and heavy clay patches, which affect drainage and surface choice. We plan safe routes and play areas that stay usable after rain, with slip-resistant finishes where needed. Access can be tight on some 1930s plots, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption and parking issues. For projects near conservation-sensitive streets, we’ll advise on sympathetic fencing and front boundary treatments.
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Costs vary with garden size, levels and how many safety features you need. As a guide, targeted upgrades (gates, safer planting, edging changes) often start from £1,500–£4,000. A more comprehensive redesign with secure fencing, soft surfacing and pond safety is commonly £6,000–£20,000+. Larger executive plots or premium materials can be higher. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit.
Small safety upgrades can be completed in 1–3 days, depending on access and ground conditions. Most mid-sized gardens take 1–3 weeks for fencing, surfacing, planting and finishing details. Full redesigns with drainage, new paths and multiple zones typically run 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on curing times for bases, weather, lead times for bespoke gates, and whether you’re keeping existing features.
Most garden safety improvements are permitted development, especially within rear gardens, but there are exceptions. Front boundary walls/fences over certain heights, works near highways, or properties in conservation areas may need extra checks. If you’re adding or altering gates, fencing lines or significant hard landscaping, we’ll review the rules and advise before work starts. We can also help with drawings and information for any council queries.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed elements such as fencing, gates, edging, paving and constructed features (subject to normal use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products like artificial grass, safety surfacing or hardware, and we’ll pass those details to you. The warranty covers installation defects, not accidental damage, misuse or changes made by others. We also offer aftercare advice to keep everything performing safely.
We tailor options to your layout and style, from timber or composite fencing with child-safe spacing to self-closing, lockable gates. For soft landings, popular choices include wet-pour rubber, bonded mulch, play-grade artificial grass, or bark with proper containment. Pond safety can include rigid grilles, secure covers or re-edged margins. We’ll recommend non-toxic, low-thorn planting and design clear sightlines so play stays visible from the house.
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