Child Safe Gardens in Streatham Hill built for confident outdoor play and everyday peace of mind. We design safer layouts with secure fencing, soft landing zones and visible play areas, finished to a premium standard.
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Families around Streatham Hill station and Telford Park often want a garden that’s beautiful, but designed with safety in mind. Fine Landscaping creates practical, stylish child-friendly spaces with secure boundaries, clear sightlines and safer surfaces. We reduce common hazards such as sharp edges, slippery paving and unsecured water features. The result is a garden that works for play, entertaining and day-to-day family life.
Streatham Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions can come with narrow side access, stepped levels and compact rear gardens. We plan child safe gardens streatham hill area with layouts that make the most of every metre, keeping play zones visible from kitchens and patios. Where gardens are sloped or split-level, we add safe transitions, handrails where needed and robust edging. Planting is selected to be family-friendly, low-allergen where possible, and easy to maintain.
Our process starts with a site visit and risk-led design, then a clear specification covering fencing, gates, surfaces and equipment. We use durable, child-appropriate materials and install to a tidy, high-finish standard, with careful checks on fixings, gaps and trip points. Homeowners trust us because we communicate clearly, keep timelines realistic, and protect your property throughout the build. You’ll also receive aftercare guidance to keep the garden safe as children grow.
We’re used to working across the London Borough of Lambeth, including SW2, where gardens often sit behind terraced homes with limited access. We plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption on busier roads such as Christchurch Road. Ground conditions vary, so we specify the right sub-bases and drainage to prevent slippery algae and pooling near play areas. If boundaries are shared or walls are older, we adapt fixings and heights to suit the site safely.
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Costs depend on size, access and what you’re adding. As a guide, smaller safety upgrades (gate latches, edging changes, minor surfacing) often start around £1,500–£4,000. A mid-size redesign with new fencing, safer paving and planting is commonly £6,000–£15,000. Larger projects with play zones, soft surfacing and pond protection can be £15,000–£30,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on scope. A focused set of upgrades (gates, minor surfacing, rounding edges) can be completed in a few days. Full garden builds with new fencing, paving, drainage and planting typically run 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access through terraced properties, curing times for concrete, and lead times for bespoke gates or equipment. We confirm a programme before work starts.
Most child-safety improvements are permitted development, such as replacing fencing, adding gates, laying patios, or installing play equipment. However, rules can apply to fence height near highways, listed buildings, conservation areas, and changes to boundary walls. Pond alterations are usually straightforward but still need safe detailing. We’ll flag anything that may require permission and can help you check Lambeth guidance before you commit, so there are no surprises mid-project.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering installation quality on the hard landscaping elements we build, such as paving, edging, steps, timber structures and fencing installations (subject to normal use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like gates, latches, surfacing systems and play equipment. We also provide aftercare advice so surfaces stay slip-resistant and fixings remain secure as the garden settles over time.
Popular options include smooth porcelain or textured sandstone with reduced trip edges, resin-bound or rubber crumb play surfacing, and timber or composite fencing with safe spacing. For gates, we fit self-closing hinges and child-safe latches. Planting can be non-toxic, low-thorn and robust, with raised beds designed with rounded corners. We’ll recommend options based on your garden’s layout, how your children play, and the style of your home.
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