Child Safe Gardens in East Dulwich, tailored for busy family homes and period gardens. We design safer play zones with secure gates, soft landing surfaces and clear sightlines—without losing style.
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East Dulwich families want gardens that look beautiful and feel genuinely safe underfoot. Whether you’re near Lordship Lane or heading to Dulwich Park at weekends, we create practical layouts that reduce risks while keeping space for play. From secure fencing and gates to soft landing areas, every detail is designed around real family routines. We also make sure play areas stay visible from the house for peace of mind.
Homes around SE22 often come with long, narrow Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions, each with its own access and layout challenges. We’re used to side returns, shared boundaries and compact patios that need clever zoning. Our team designs child safety measures that suit traditional brick walls, mature planting and existing hard landscaping. The result is a garden that feels cohesive, not like safety was added as an afterthought.
We start with a site visit to identify hazards—drops, slippery surfaces, exposed edges, ponds and unstable equipment. You’ll receive a clear plan covering non-toxic planting choices, rounded edging details, and safe surfacing options, plus a tidy, well-managed installation. We protect neighbouring boundaries, keep the site organised, and communicate daily so you know what’s happening. Local homeowners choose us for careful workmanship and a finish that stands up to family life.
We regularly work on child safe gardens east dulwich area, where gardens can be narrow with level changes and mature roots affecting groundwork. Parking and access can be tight around Lordship Lane and nearby streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary responsibilities and privacy screening typical of London Borough of Southwark terraces. Materials are chosen for durability in shaded spots and high-use family zones.
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Costs vary with garden size, existing hazards and the specification you choose. As a guide, targeted safety upgrades (gates, rounded edging, minor surfacing) often start around £1,500–£4,000. A more comprehensive redesign with secure fencing, soft landing areas, pond protection and new planting commonly ranges from £6,000–£18,000+. We’ll provide an itemised estimate after a site visit in SE22.
Most projects take 3–10 working days, depending on the amount of groundwork and construction. Quick improvements like fitting secure gates, adding pond safety and replacing edging can be completed in a few days. Full garden builds with fencing, new paths, soft surfacing and planting typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, drainage needs, curing time for bases, and material lead times.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding play surfaces, and most planting changes. However, rules can apply to fence heights (especially front boundaries), listed buildings, conservation areas, and works affecting trees. For child safe gardens in London Borough of Southwark, we check the relevant constraints and advise if permissions are needed. If required, we can help with drawings and supporting details.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as fencing, gates, edging, steps and constructed bases, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties also apply to many materials and safety surfaces. The warranty covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage, misuse or third-party alterations. We’ll explain what’s included for your specific design and give everything in writing.
We tailor the design to your family and the style of your home. Popular options include close-board or slatted secure fencing, self-closing child-safe gates, rubber mulch or wet-pour play surfacing, and smooth porcelain or resin-bound paths with safer edges. For pond safety, we can install rigid grilles, covers or discreet barriers. We’ll recommend non-toxic planting choices and layouts that keep play areas visible from key rooms.
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