Child Safe Gardens in Greenwich built for real family life, from toddlers to teens. We create secure, visible play spaces with safe surfaces, gates and planting that looks beautiful year-round.
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Greenwich families want gardens that feel relaxing for adults and genuinely safe for children. Whether you’re near Greenwich Park or walking distance from the Cutty Sark, we design spaces where play areas are easy to supervise and hazards are designed out. From secure fencing to soft landing surfaces, every detail is chosen for safety and longevity. The result is a garden that works for everyday routines, parties and quiet weekends.
The Greenwich area includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and modern waterfront apartments, each with different access and layout challenges. In Blackheath and Maze Hill, we often improve long, narrow gardens with clear sightlines and zoned play. For SE10 courtyards and balconies, we specify compact, child-friendly solutions that don’t compromise style. We also consider shared boundaries, overlooking windows and practical storage for toys and bikes.
We start with a site visit to identify risks—drops, slippery routes, pond exposure and pinch points—then produce a clear plan and specification. Our builds use secure gates, rounded edges and safe equipment installed to manufacturer guidance. You’ll get straightforward scheduling, tidy working practices and regular updates throughout. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping because we deliver premium finishes and safety-led design without cutting corners.
In the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we regularly work with tight access routes, controlled parking and shared rear lanes, so deliveries and waste removal are planned in advance. Soil varies from well-draining pockets to heavier ground, which affects drainage and surface choices for play zones. Period properties can have uneven levels and older boundary walls, so we design safe transitions and robust fixings. We also check any local restrictions before installing higher fencing or altering front boundaries.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the safety features you choose. As a guide, small upgrades (gate latches, rounded edging, minor surfacing) often start around £1,500–£4,000. A mid-size redesign with secure fencing, soft surfacing and planting is commonly £6,000–£15,000. Larger builds with multiple zones, drainage and premium materials can be £15,000–£30,000+.
Most projects in the child safe gardens Greenwich area take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on scope. Simple safety upgrades can be completed in a few days, while full redesigns with fencing, surfacing and new planting typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, ground conditions, curing time for bases, and lead times for bespoke gates or specialist safety surfacing.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding play surfacing, or planting changes. However, planning rules can apply to boundary heights, front garden walls/fences, and works near listed buildings or within conservation areas. For child safe gardens in Royal Borough of Greenwich, we check the key constraints early and advise if an application or council approval is likely before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installations, covering issues caused by how the work has been built or fitted. This includes items such as edging, fencing installation, gate hanging and hard landscaping construction. Materials are covered by their manufacturer warranties, which vary by product. We also explain care and maintenance so surfaces, fixings and planting perform safely over time.
We tailor designs to your family and property style, from Georgian terraces to modern apartments. Popular options include composite or timber secure fencing, self-closing gates, rubber mulch or wet-pour play surfacing, and smooth porcelain or resin-bound paths with slip resistance. For planting, we specify non-toxic, low-thorn choices and avoid irritant species. We’ll guide you through samples, safety priorities and budget to choose confidently.
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