Child Safe Gardens in Shortlands designed for real family life, not just good photos. From secure fencing and gates to soft landing zones and pond safety, we create gardens where children can play with confidence.
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Families around BR2 want gardens that feel calm, practical and genuinely safe. We design and build child-focused outdoor spaces near Shortlands station and across Bromley and Beckenham, balancing play with a premium finish. Every layout prioritises clear sightlines, safe boundaries and sensible zoning. The result is a garden that works for toddlers now and still suits older children later.
Shortlands is known for large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-loved 1930s properties, often with long side returns and mature planting. These gardens can hide trip hazards, sharp edging and poorly placed steps if they’ve evolved over time. We modernise layouts without losing character, introducing rounded edges, safer levels and durable surfaces. If you need a visible play area that still complements period architecture, we’ll design it to fit.
We start with a site visit and risk-led design, then specify materials that are robust, low-maintenance and child-appropriate. Installation is carefully managed: tidy working areas, clear communication, and safe temporary access throughout. Our team checks every detail—gate latches, fence gaps, edging profiles and equipment fixings—before handover. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship and a long-term finish that stands up to family use.
In the London Borough of Bromley, we often work with mixed ground conditions and established tree roots that affect levels and drainage. Access can be tight on some Shortlands streets, so we plan deliveries, parking and waste removal to minimise disruption. Many gardens around Ravensbourne and Bickley have mature boundaries, so we upgrade security without making the space feel boxed in. We also account for rail vibration and privacy needs near key routes by using stable, well-fixed structures and thoughtful screening.
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Costs vary with garden size, access, and how many safety upgrades you need. As a guide, targeted improvements (such as safer edging, gate upgrades and planting changes) often start around £1,500–£4,000. A more complete redesign with secure fencing, new surfacing and a dedicated play zone is commonly £6,000–£20,000+. We’ll provide an itemised estimate after a site visit in Shortlands.
Most projects in Shortlands take 3–10 working days, depending on the scope. Small upgrades like fitting secure gates, adjusting edges and adding soft surfacing can be completed in a few days. Larger builds involving new fencing, re-levelling, paving, drainage and play equipment typically take 2–4 weeks. Weather, curing times, access restrictions and bespoke joinery can extend timelines slightly.
Many garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing planting, adding soft surfacing, or installing most fences and gates within height limits. However, rules can change for front boundaries, corner plots, listed buildings, or properties in conservation areas. We’ll check the relevant guidance for the London Borough of Bromley and flag any constraints before work starts. If permissions are needed, we can help you prepare the details.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as fencing, paving, edging, steps and built structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. We also pass on manufacturer warranties for products like gates, fixings, artificial grass, and play equipment where applicable. If anything settles or needs adjustment within the agreed terms, we’ll return promptly to put it right.
Popular options include close-board or slatted fencing with secure latches, composite or timber decking with anti-slip finishes, and rubber mulch or wet-pour surfaces for play zones. For planting, we recommend non-toxic, low-thorn choices and avoid high-risk species. Pond safety can include rigid covers, raised coping or discreet barriers. We’ll help you choose finishes that suit your home’s style and your children’s ages.
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