Family Friendly Gardens in Bermondsey that let children play safely and adults relax. From soft surfaces and lawn space to sandpits, wildlife areas and growing beds, we design for real family life. Built by a premium South London team, just 30 minutes away.
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Bermondsey gardens often need to work harder than the average outdoor space, especially around London Bridge and SE1 where plots can be compact. We create practical layouts with safe play areas, soft surfaces and generous lawn space where possible. Whether you want a discreet trampoline zone or a sandpit near the patio, we plan it to suit your routine. Designs can also include wildlife areas inspired by nearby Bermondsey Spa Gardens.
Our team regularly works across the family friendly gardens Bermondsey area, from converted warehouses near Bermondsey Street to Victorian terraces in SE16 and modern apartments by Tower Bridge. Each property type brings different challenges: raised courtyards, shaded aspects, overlooked boundaries, or tight access for materials. We tailor levels, drainage and planting to make spaces safe, durable and attractive. The result is a garden that grows with your children rather than needing constant rework.
We start with a site visit to understand how your family uses the garden, then produce a clear design and itemised quote. Safety is built in: stable edging, slip-resistant finishes, and sensible sightlines from kitchen or living spaces. Our installations are tidy, scheduled, and communicated clearly so you always know what’s happening next. Homeowners choose us for reliable workmanship, premium finishes, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Bermondsey sites can have restricted access, shared courtyards and limited parking, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions vary, especially around older warehouse conversions, so we check levels and drainage before setting out lawns or soft surfacing. We also consider privacy and wind exposure on riverside plots near Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays. Where needed, we help you navigate London Borough of Southwark requirements for structures and boundary changes.
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Costs vary by size, access and what you include. As a guide in Bermondsey, a simple refresh with turf, edging and safer surfacing may start around £3,000–£7,000. A more complete family garden with patio, lighting, planting, and dedicated play zones is often £10,000–£25,000+. Larger builds with retaining, drainage upgrades, bespoke carpentry or premium surfacing can exceed £30,000.
Many Bermondsey projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward lawn and soft-surface play area can be completed in under a week, while full redesigns with patios, raised beds, drainage and multiple zones typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access (common in SE1/SE16), ground preparation, curing time for bases, and any bespoke joinery or planting lead times.
Most garden landscaping and typical play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission often isn’t required. However, rules can change with taller structures, boundary alterations, raised platforms, listed buildings, or flats with communal areas. We’ll flag anything that may need consent and help you check London Borough of Southwark guidance before work starts. We also consider neighbour impact, sightlines and safety clearances as standard.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installation workmanship, covering issues such as failures in laying, fixing and construction methods when used as intended. This includes items like paving installation, edging, timber structures we build, and prepared bases for surfacing. Materials often carry their own manufacturer guarantees, which we pass on. We’ll also give clear care guidance so lawns, planting and surfaces stay in top condition.
Popular choices include durable porcelain or sandstone patios, artificial grass or hard-wearing turf, and soft surfaces such as rubber mulch or play bark under climbing frames. Many families add raised timber or brick planters for growing spaces, plus wildlife corners with logs and pollinator planting. We’ll help you choose options that suit your budget, shade levels and maintenance preferences, then design zones that feel cohesive rather than cluttered.
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