Child Safe Gardens in Stockwell built for real family life, not just good looks. We combine secure fencing, non-toxic planting and safer play zones so children can explore with confidence. Designed, supplied and installed by Fine Landscaping in SW9.
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Families around Stockwell tube station and Stockwell Park often want a garden that looks smart while staying practical for everyday play. Our child-safety focused designs reduce common hazards without making the space feel restrictive. From secure gates to visible play areas, we plan layouts that keep supervision easy. Everything is tailored to your home, your routine and your children’s ages.
The Stockwell mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and post-war estates means gardens vary from compact courtyards to longer rear plots. We’re used to working with narrow side access, shared boundaries and older brick walls that may need careful fixing points for fencing. If you’re near Brixton, Oval or Clapham, we can match materials to local streetscapes while prioritising safety. Planting plans are chosen for family use, pets and year-round resilience.
We start with a site survey, risk check and a clear, itemised proposal so you know what’s changing and why. Installation is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy working practices and safe temporary barriers where needed. We only specify robust, family-proof materials and safe equipment with proper fixing and fall zones. Local homeowners trust us for consistent communication, clean finishes and aftercare advice that keeps the garden safe long-term.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth, we plan for busy streets, controlled parking and tight access common around SW9. Stockwell gardens can have mixed ground conditions, including compacted sub-bases and uneven levels from older extensions. We adapt foundations for fencing, set safe thresholds at steps, and improve drainage where needed. Materials are selected to suit both period brickwork and estate landscaping, with neat boundary detailing.
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Costs vary with size, access and what needs upgrading. As a guide, safety-focused improvements such as secure gates, fencing repairs and non-toxic planting often start from £1,500–£4,000 for smaller gardens. Full child-safe redesigns with new fencing, soft landing surfaces, safer paths and play-area set-up commonly range from £6,000–£18,000+. Pond safety measures can add £500–£3,000 depending on the solution.
Most projects in the Stockwell area take 2–7 working days for targeted upgrades (gates, fencing, surfacing and planting tweaks). A full redesign with new layouts, drainage, hard landscaping and equipment installation typically takes 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing time for bases, and whether you’re adding features like pond infills, raised beds or bespoke fencing panels.
Most garden safety upgrades are permitted development, such as replacing fencing, adding gates, adjusting planting, and installing play surfaces. However, rules can apply to fence heights (especially front boundaries), listed buildings, conservation areas, and work affecting shared walls or visibility at drive or path entrances. We’ll flag any potential issues early, advise on Lambeth guidance, and can help you confirm requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as fencing fixings, gates, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products like artificial grass, safety surfacing or play equipment where relevant. We also explain aftercare for planting and timber so your garden stays safe, stable and looking its best.
Popular options include closeboard or slatted fencing with child-safe gaps, self-closing gate hardware, rubber mulch or wet-pour safety surfacing, and smooth porcelain or resin-bound paths with anti-slip finishes. For planting, we specify non-toxic, low-thorn choices and avoid irritant sap plants. Pond safety can be handled with rigid grilles, lockable covers or redesigning to a rill or gravel feature. We’ll recommend options to suit your budget and style.
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