Child Safe Gardens in Sevenoaks built for real family life, not just good photos. We create secure boundaries, safer play areas and child-friendly planting without compromising style.
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Sevenoaks families want gardens that feel open, yet remove the everyday risks that come with active play. Whether you’re near Knole House or closer to Riverhead, we design layouts that keep sightlines clear and hazards controlled. From pond safety to soft landing surfaces under climbing frames, every detail is planned for peace of mind. The result is a garden children can enjoy and adults can relax in.
Across TN13, TN14 and TN15, we often work on large detached houses, period properties and executive homes with generous lawns, terraces and level changes. These gardens can include retaining walls, steps and mature planting that need careful child-proofing. We keep the character of established plots while upgrading safety with rounded edges, secure gates and practical zoning. If you’re in Otford or Dunton Green, we’ll tailor the design to how your family uses the space day to day.
We start with a site survey and a child-safety checklist, then produce a clear plan covering access points, fall zones and visibility. You’ll get straightforward recommendations on safe equipment, non-toxic planting and robust fencing that suits your property. Our team works tidily, communicates throughout, and completes a final walk-through to confirm everything functions as intended. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, premium finishes and a safety-first approach that doesn’t look “institutional”.
Sevenoaks District gardens often combine clay soils with mature tree roots, which affects drainage, surfacing and fence footings. We plan for access and parking constraints around Sevenoaks High Street and tighter lanes in villages like Kemsing. Where plots back onto green edges near Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, we balance child safety with wildlife-friendly choices. Materials and detailing are selected to suit higher-end properties and long-term durability.
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Costs vary with garden size and the safety features needed. As a guide, targeted upgrades (gate locks, rounded edging, small soft-surface zones) often start from £1,500–£4,000. A more comprehensive scheme with secure fencing, larger wet-pour or rubber mulch areas, planting changes and pond safety commonly falls between £6,000–£18,000+. We’ll survey and provide options to match your priorities and budget.
Most projects take 2–10 working days depending on scope. Quick safety improvements can be completed in 1–3 days, while full redesigns with fencing, surfacing, planting and play equipment installation typically take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on groundworks, curing time for surfaces, access for materials, and whether we’re working around existing features like patios, steps or ponds. We’ll confirm a schedule before work begins.
Many child-safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing within typical height limits, adding gates, or installing play equipment. Planning can be required in certain cases, including listed buildings, conservation areas, higher boundary treatments, or changes near highways. We’ll advise what’s likely to apply in Sevenoaks District and can help you gather the right information before you commit. If approvals are needed, we plan the work to stay compliant.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed elements such as fencing and gates, edging, and hard landscaping associated with the safety design, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products like play equipment and surfacing systems, and we’ll pass those details to you in writing. We also complete a handover check so you understand safe operation, care and inspection points.
We offer a range of premium, child-friendly options including close-board or slatted fencing with secure latches, self-closing gate hinges, and rounded timber or composite edging. For soft landing surfaces, popular choices include wet-pour rubber, rubber mulch, and quality turf with underlay in play zones. Planting is selected for non-toxic, low-thorn varieties and clear visibility. We’ll recommend combinations that suit your style, maintenance level and how your children play.
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