Child Safe Gardens in Peckham built for real family life—safe, practical and stylish. We create secure boundaries, visible play zones and softer landings without sacrificing design.
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Peckham families want gardens that feel relaxed, not restrictive. We design child-first outdoor spaces with secure fencing, safe equipment and clear sightlines from the house. Whether you’re near Peckham Rye Park or around Queen’s Road, we’ll reduce hazards while keeping the garden easy to use every day. From pond safety to rounded edges, every detail is planned to protect curious explorers.
Homes across SE15 range from Victorian terraces to Georgian houses and converted warehouses, and each layout needs a different safety approach. Narrow side returns often benefit from secure gates and robust fencing lines that don’t steal light. Courtyard-style spaces can be transformed with soft landing surfaces and compact, visible play areas. We also specify non-toxic planting suited to family gardens, avoiding common irritants and thorny problem plants.
Our process starts with a safety-focused survey, then a clear design plan and itemised specification. We install using proven fixings and child-safe finishes, with tidy site practices and sensible scheduling around school runs. Homeowners trust us for consistent communication, careful workmanship and practical solutions that last. Fine Landscaping is based just 25 minutes away, so aftercare and follow-up visits are straightforward.
Many Peckham gardens sit on London clay, so we plan drainage and stable bases for safer, level play surfaces. Access can be tight behind terraces in Nunhead and Camberwell, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary responsibilities and typical fence heights, and we’ll flag any constraints before work starts. Our designs suit busy urban gardens where visibility and durable materials matter.
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Costs vary by size, existing hazards and the finish you choose. As a guide, small safety upgrades (gate latches, edging changes, minor surfacing) often start from £800–£2,500. A more complete child-safety redesign with fencing, soft surfacing and planting typically ranges from £4,000–£15,000+. Larger gardens or premium materials, drainage works or bespoke joinery can increase budgets.
Most projects take 2–10 working days once the design and materials are agreed. Simple improvements like securing gates, adding soft landing areas or swapping hazardous plants can be completed in 1–3 days. Full garden refits with fencing, surfacing, drainage and new planting usually take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing time for bases, and any bespoke items.
Many child-safety garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing (within height limits), installing gates, laying permeable surfaces and general landscaping. However, rules can change for front boundaries, listed buildings, conservation areas, or if you’re altering levels significantly. We’ll advise what’s likely permitted, check constraints relevant to Southwark, and recommend when to confirm details with the council before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, such as fencing structures, gates, edging and built features, when maintained as advised. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products (e.g., artificial grass, play surfaces or hardware) and we pass these on in writing. The warranty covers defects from installation, not accidental damage, misuse, or normal wear and tear.
Popular options include closeboard or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing gate hinges and lockable latches, and rubber mulch or wet-pour surfaces beneath play areas. For planting, we favour non-toxic, low-thorn choices and avoid high-risk species. Pond safety can be handled with rigid grilles, secure covers, or redesigning into a shallow rill or gravel feature. We’ll recommend options based on your layout, budget and how your children use the space.
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