Child Safe Gardens in Hither Green built for real family life, not just good looks. We design safer play spaces with secure fencing, soft landing zones and clear sightlines—tailored to SE13 homes.
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If you’re close to Hither Green station or walking to Mountsfield Park at weekends, you’ll know how family-focused SE13 can be. We create gardens that let children explore confidently while reducing everyday risks. From secure gates to rounded edges and safe equipment zones, every detail is planned. The result is a garden that works for play, entertaining and long-term value.
Hither Green’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis often come with long, narrow plots, level changes and older boundary lines. That can mean tricky side access, shared alleys and fencing that’s past its best. Our child safe gardens hither green area designs account for these layouts, keeping play areas visible from the kitchen or patio. We also specify durable, low-maintenance materials that suit period homes without looking out of place.
We start with a safety-led survey, then produce a practical layout with clear zones for play, planting and storage. Installation is handled by our in-house team, with tidy working, clear timelines and daily site checks. We only specify non-toxic planting where children play and we build in sensible pond safety from day one. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping because we’re local, responsive, and we finish to a premium standard—typically within a 25-minute run from our base.
We regularly work across SE13 and nearby Lee, Catford and Lewisham, so we’re used to tight access, on-street parking and shared boundaries. Clay-heavy ground is common locally, so we build stable sub-bases and specify drainage where needed to prevent slippery areas. For Victorian and Edwardian gardens, we match brickwork, paving tones and fence styles to the property. Our approach keeps the garden safe, compliant and visually in keeping with the street.
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Costs vary with garden size and what you’re adding. As a guide, targeted safety upgrades (gate locks, fence repairs, rounded edging, small soft-surface zones) often start from £1,500–£4,000. A more complete redesign with new fencing, play surfacing, planting, lighting and pond protection is commonly £8,000–£25,000+. We’ll survey your SE13 garden and provide itemised options to suit budget and priorities.
Most safety-focused upgrades take 2–5 days, depending on access and the amount of groundwork. A full child-safe redesign typically runs 2–4 weeks, especially if it includes new fencing, paving, drainage and planting. Timescales can change with weather, curing times for concrete, and lead times for bespoke gates or play equipment. We agree a schedule in advance and keep disruption controlled and predictable.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing within height limits, laying paths, or installing most play equipment. However, rules can apply to front boundaries, listed buildings, conservation areas, or works affecting trees. We check fence heights, boundary positions and any relevant restrictions before work starts, and we can advise on when a planning application or landlord/freeholder consent may be needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as fencing, gates, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable (for example, composite decking or gate hardware). We also carry out a handover check to confirm locks, latches, fixings and surfaces are correctly fitted and safe for everyday family use.
Popular choices include closeboard or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing gate hardware, rubber mulch or wetpour play surfacing, and smooth porcelain or resin-bound paths with anti-slip finishes. For planting, we recommend non-toxic, low-thorn options and avoid irritants in play zones. Pond safety can be handled with rigid grilles, secure covers or full infill and replanting. We’ll help you choose options that suit your home’s style and maintenance preferences.
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