Family Friendly Gardens in Addiscombe, designed for real family life and year-round use. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces, lawn space and wildlife corners that look smart and stand up to daily fun. From sandpits to trampolines, everything is planned for safety, drainage and easy upkeep.
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Addiscombe homes often have gardens that need to work harder: space for children to play, somewhere to relax, and planting that won’t become a weekend chore. We design family spaces that feel open and secure, whether you’re near Addiscombe tram stop or walking distance from Ashburton Park. Expect practical zoning, clear sightlines from the house, and surfaces that stay usable after rain. Every layout is tailored to how your family actually uses the garden.
We regularly work across CR0, including East Croydon, Shirley and Woodside, so we understand the mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis. Narrow side access and stepped levels are common, and we plan builds around them from day one. Where gardens are long and slim, we create distinct zones—lawn, play, and planting—without making the space feel chopped up. If you want storage, bike space or a discreet bin area, we can incorporate it neatly.
Our process starts with a site visit, a clear design proposal, and a build plan that keeps disruption low. Safety is built in: stable edging, non-slip routes, and impact-absorbing surfaces under play equipment. We source durable, family-proof materials and install with proper foundations and drainage, so lawns and soft surfaces don’t quickly fail. Local homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, transparent communication, and a finish that lasts.
In the London Borough of Croydon, Addiscombe gardens can have clay-heavy soils and shaded stretches, so we plan drainage, lawn selection and planting accordingly. Many streets near Addiscombe Railway Park have limited parking and tighter access, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to keep things smooth. For terraces and 1930s semis, we often solve level changes with safe, wide steps and child-friendly edging. The result is a garden that works with local conditions, not against them.
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Costs vary by size, access and what’s included. As a guide, a simple family refresh (turfing, safer paths, basic planting) often starts around £3,000–£7,000. A more complete redesign with soft surfacing, new patio, lighting and play-zone foundations is commonly £10,000–£25,000+. Larger builds with retaining, drainage upgrades, bespoke carpentry and premium finishes can exceed £30,000. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once we start on site. A straightforward lawn-and-path upgrade may be completed in under a week, while full redesigns with drainage, new patio areas, raised beds and play equipment bases typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, ground conditions, curing times for concrete, and whether we’re installing electrics or irrigation. We agree a schedule in advance and keep you updated throughout.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, including lawns, planting, patios and many play features. However, rules can apply to higher decking, substantial retaining walls, structures close to boundaries, or work affecting drainage and levels. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, extra constraints may apply. We’ll flag any likely permissions, check Croydon guidance where relevant, and recommend the safest route before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, such as paving, edging, retaining features and constructed bases, provided they’re used and maintained normally. This covers issues caused by installation faults, such as movement from inadequate foundations. Products and materials may also carry manufacturer warranties, which we pass on where applicable. Soft landscaping (like turf and plants) is influenced by weather and care, but we give clear aftercare guidance to maximise success.
We can tailor the garden to your family’s ages and routines. Popular options include durable turf or reinforced lawn areas, resin-bound or textured paving for safer routes, and impact-absorbing rubber mulch or bonded surfaces under play equipment. We also design wildlife areas, raised growing beds, and secure zones for sandpits, trampolines and climbing frames. We’ll help you choose finishes that suit your home style, budget and maintenance preferences, with samples and clear pros and cons.
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