Child Safe Gardens in Lewisham built for real family life, not just good photos. We create secure boundaries, safer planting and clear sightlines so children can play with confidence.
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Families around SE13 want outdoor space that feels relaxing, not risky. We design child-safe layouts with secure fencing, visible play areas and safer surfaces that suit everyday use. Whether you’re near Lewisham station or walking distance to Mountsfield Park, we tailor the garden to your routine and the way your children play. The result is a garden that supports independence while reducing hazards.
Lewisham’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and modern developments often means compact plots, level changes and shared boundaries. We’re used to working with narrow side access, stepped patios and long rear gardens that need clear zones for play and planting. For period homes in Ladywell, Hither Green or Lee, we keep the character while improving safety. In newer builds, we add warmth and privacy without compromising security.
We start with a safety-led survey, then produce a clear plan covering fencing, gates, planting and surfaces. Every build is installed by our in-house team with tidy working practices and clear communication throughout. We use proven, durable materials and specify non-toxic planting options where children and pets are present. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, neat finishes and a garden that stays safe as it matures.
Across the London Borough of Lewisham we regularly handle tight access routes, shared alleyways and limited on-street parking. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption, and we choose robust materials that cope with busy family use. Many gardens sit on mixed ground conditions and older drainage runs, so we check levels and water flow before installing new surfaces. If your property is near busier routes by Lewisham Shopping Centre, we’ll prioritise privacy screening and secure boundaries.
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Costs vary with garden size and what’s being made safe. As a guide, a small safety refresh (gate upgrades, minor fencing repairs, rounded edging) often starts from £1,200–£3,000. A mid-sized redesign with new fencing, soft surfacing and planting is commonly £4,000–£12,000. Larger projects with drainage, lighting, bespoke joinery and play areas can be £12,000–£30,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 2–10 working days, depending on complexity. Simple upgrades like securing gates, swapping hazardous plants and adding soft landing surfaces can be completed in 1–3 days. A full redesign with new fencing, patios, raised beds and play zones typically takes 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access, ground preparation, drainage changes, and lead times for bespoke gates or fencing panels.
Most child-safety improvements in rear gardens are permitted development, such as replacing fencing, adding soft surfacing, and replanting. However, rules can apply to fence height at the front, properties on corner plots, listed buildings, and homes in conservation areas. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can help you check London Borough of Lewisham guidance before work starts. If approvals are needed, we’ll design to comply.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed hard landscaping elements, including fencing and gates (where specified), edging, patios and constructed features. The warranty covers installation defects and failures caused by workmanship under normal domestic use. It doesn’t cover accidental damage, misuse, extreme weather events, or natural movement beyond reasonable tolerance. We also provide care guidance for surfaces and planting to keep the garden performing safely.
Popular options include closeboard or slatted fencing with smooth finishes, self-closing or latch-secured gates, and rubber mulch, bonded rubber or artificial grass for soft landings. For pond safety, we can install rigid safety grilles, covers and raised edges. Planting can focus on non-toxic, low-allergen choices with thorn-free borders. We’ll recommend options based on your children’s ages, maintenance preferences, and the style of your Lewisham home.
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