Child Safe Gardens in Southfields, designed for real family life in SW18. From secure gates to soft landing surfaces and safer ponds, we make outdoor spaces safer without losing style.
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Busy family gardens around Southfields tube station and Wimbledon Park need safety built in, not bolted on. We design child-friendly layouts with visible play areas, secure fencing and gates, and safer features that still look premium. Whether you want a dedicated play zone or a full garden redesign, we reduce common risks while keeping the space practical. Every detail is planned for everyday use, from rounded edges to safe equipment positioning.
Homes in Southfields are often Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, each with different garden shapes and access. Narrow side returns, level changes and older boundaries can create hidden hazards for children. We tailor child safe gardens Southfields area homeowners rely on, working with existing structures where possible and upgrading what’s needed. The result is a garden that suits the house, the family, and the way you actually use the space.
We start with a site survey, risk check and design plan covering surfaces, planting and boundary security. You’ll get clear recommendations, material options and a tidy, well-managed installation schedule. Fine Landscaping is based 25 minutes away, so we’re on hand for follow-ups and seasonal adjustments. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty, and we only use proven, durable materials fit for family gardens.
In the London Borough of Wandsworth, we often work around tight access, shared boundaries and established trees. SW18 gardens can have compact footprints, so we prioritise clear routes, safe corners and practical storage. We plan deliveries and parking carefully and keep neighbours in mind during installation. Materials are chosen to cope with year-round use and reduce slipping and splintering.
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Costs vary with size, access and how many safety upgrades you need. As a guide, targeted improvements (gate upgrades, safer planting, edge rounding) often start from £1,500–£4,000. A new soft-surface play zone with safe equipment positioning is commonly £4,000–£12,000. Full redesigns with fencing, lighting and pond safety typically fall between £12,000–£35,000+. We provide itemised options after a site visit.
Smaller safety upgrades can be completed in 1–3 days, depending on access and materials. Installing secure fencing and gates, plus a soft landing surface area, usually takes 1–2 weeks. A full garden redesign with new layout, planting and hard landscaping is commonly 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on groundworks, curing times, bespoke joinery, and whether pond alterations or drainage are required.
Most garden safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing, adding gates, adjusting levels modestly, and installing play surfaces. Permission may be needed for taller boundary treatments, work near highways, listed buildings, or properties in conservation areas. We check the relevant London Borough of Wandsworth guidance before work starts and can advise on height limits and boundary rules. If approvals are required, we help you prepare the details.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as fencing, gates, paving, edging and constructed features. This covers defects caused by installation issues under normal domestic use. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass, safety surfacing systems, and hardware. We’ll explain what’s covered for each item and provide care guidance to keep surfaces safe and long-lasting.
We tailor the design to your family, budget and garden size. Popular options include close-board or slatted fencing with child-safe spacing, self-closing latches on secure gates, rubber mulch or wet-pour safety surfacing, and rounded timber or stone edging. For planting, we specify non-toxic, low-allergen choices and avoid thorny varieties near play routes. We’ll present a few coordinated schemes so you can choose the right look and maintenance level.
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