Child Safe Gardens in Richmond built for real family life, not just looks. We design secure boundaries, safer planting and soft landing zones while keeping the garden stylish and easy to maintain.
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Families in Richmond want gardens that feel open and beautiful, while still protecting curious toddlers and energetic children. We create safer outdoor spaces with secure fencing, lockable gates, visible play areas and soft landing surfaces. Whether you’re near Richmond Green or walking distance to Richmond Bridge, we’ll design zones that support play without compromising the overall look. Every detail is planned to reduce trip hazards and prevent unsupervised access to risk areas.
Our work suits the varied gardens found across Richmond, from Georgian townhouses to Victorian villas and riverside properties. In Kew and Twickenham, side access can be tight, so we plan deliveries and installation carefully. For larger plots near Richmond Park, we often create clear sightlines across lawns and planting so adults can supervise easily. We also specify non-toxic planting choices that still provide colour, scent and seasonal interest.
We start with a site survey, child-safety checklist and a practical design that matches how your family uses the space. Installation is handled by our in-house team, with safe equipment set on stable bases, rounded edging details, and pond safety measures where needed. We communicate clearly from schedule to aftercare, and we keep disruption low for busy households. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, tidy sites, and a finish that lasts.
Richmond gardens often combine mature planting with period boundaries, so we upgrade safety without losing character. We plan around access constraints common in TW9 and TW10, including narrow side returns and shared passages. For works affecting boundaries or visibility to neighbours, we consider local expectations and any relevant guidance in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Materials are chosen to handle damp riverside conditions and shaded areas near established trees.
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Costs vary with garden size, access and the level of safety upgrades required. As a guide, smaller improvements (gate upgrades, rounded edging, safer planting and minor surfacing) often fall around £1,500–£4,000. A more comprehensive redesign with new secure fencing, soft landing surfaces and play-area construction typically ranges from £6,000–£20,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised proposal after a site visit.
Most child-safety upgrade projects take 2–7 working days, depending on how much is being changed. A full redesign with new fencing, surfacing, drainage adjustments and play equipment bases commonly takes 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access (common in period homes), ground conditions, curing times for concrete bases, and lead times for bespoke gates or fencing panels. We confirm a schedule before work begins.
Most garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fences, adding gates, installing surfacing, or updating planting. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, near listed buildings, or altering boundary heights facing a highway. We’ll flag any potential issues during the survey and can advise on what to check with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames before work starts, so there are no surprises.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installation, covering issues such as failed fixings, unstable edging, poorly set posts, or defects caused by installation error. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like gates, fencing systems, and play equipment components. We’ll explain what’s covered for each element in your quote and provide aftercare advice to keep surfaces, timber and hardware performing well over time.
We tailor designs to your home and how your children play. Popular options include close-board or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing or lockable gates, rubber mulch or wet-pour surfacing under equipment, and rounded timber or composite edging. For pond safety, we can add rigid mesh grilles, raised edges or redesign water features entirely. We’ll guide you through choices that balance safety, style and maintenance.
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