Create a garden where children can explore freely and safely. Our Child Safe Gardens in Penge combine secure boundaries, safer planting and family-friendly layouts tailored to SE20 homes.
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Families around Penge High Street and Alexandra Recreation Ground want outdoor space that supports play without constant worry. We design child-safe layouts that keep sight lines clear, reduce trip hazards and remove risky features. From secure boundaries to safer surfaces, every detail is chosen to suit how your family uses the garden. The result is a space that feels relaxed for adults and exciting for children.
Penge’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with compact plots, shared boundaries and level changes. We’re used to working with side-return access, narrow paths and limited storage, planning deliveries and waste removal accordingly. If you’re in Anerley, Sydenham or near Penge East station, we’ll propose practical solutions that maximise usable play space without compromising style. Our designs complement period features while upgrading safety.
We start with a site survey and a child-safety risk check, then produce a clear plan covering fencing, gates, surfaces and planting. You’ll get straightforward options and a schedule you can rely on, with tidy working practices throughout. Fine Landscaping is based just 15 minutes away, so aftercare and snagging are quick and easy. Homeowners trust us for careful workmanship, transparent communication and finishes that last.
Across the London Borough of Bromley, many SE20 gardens have clay-heavy soil and shaded boundaries from mature trees, which affects drainage and planting choices. We specify slip-resistant paths and robust turf or play surfaces that cope with winter wear. Access can be tight on terrace streets, so we plan smaller deliveries and considerate parking. If you need approvals for boundary changes, we’ll help you stay compliant.
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Costs vary with size, access and what needs upgrading. As a guide, small safety upgrades (gate latches, edging changes, minor surfacing) often start from £800–£2,500. A mid-sized redesign with secure fencing, soft landing zones and new planting is commonly £4,000–£12,000. Larger projects with new patios, drainage, lighting and bespoke play areas can be £12,000–£25,000+.
Most projects take 3–10 working days once materials are on site. Simple upgrades such as safer gates, edging and planting changes can be completed in 1–3 days. A full redesign with fencing, surfacing and drainage typically runs 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing time for bases, and whether we’re removing old structures or dealing with uneven levels.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paths, adding play surfacing and updating planting. However, rules can apply to new fences, walls and gates (especially height limits at the front boundary), listed buildings, and some conservation areas. We’ll flag likely constraints during the survey and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Bromley before work starts.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed landscaping elements such as paving bases, retaining details, fencing installation and constructed features, when maintained as advised. Manufacturer warranties also apply to many products we supply, including composite decking and selected play surfaces. The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, storm damage, or normal wear, but we’re always available for repairs and adjustments.
Popular options include close-board or slatted secure fencing, self-closing or key-lockable gates, and soft landing surfaces such as bonded rubber mulch, wetpour, or artificial grass with shockpad. For paths and patios, we often use smooth porcelain, resin-bound gravel, or sawn sandstone with rounded edging. We’ll recommend non-toxic, low-thorn planting and layouts with visible play areas, tailored to your style and budget in the child safe gardens penge area.
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