Family Friendly Gardens in Bromley that let children play safely while the garden still looks smart. We create soft-surfaced zones, generous lawn space and nature-friendly corners tailored to your family.
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Busy family gardens in Bromley need clear zones: space to run, somewhere to climb, and a spot for grown-ups to relax. We design safe play areas with soft surfaces, lawn space and practical edging that stands up to daily use. Whether you’re near Bromley South station or heading out to Queens Gardens at weekends, we’ll build a garden that works in every season. Our layouts also keep sightlines open, so you can supervise play from the kitchen or patio.
The Bromley area includes large detached houses, Victorian villas and newer developments, each with different levels, boundaries and access. In BR1 and BR2 we often see long lawns, side returns and mixed planting that needs simplifying for family life. We’re used to working around existing patios, mature shrubs and awkward corners, turning them into useful play or storage space. If you’re in Shortlands, Bickley or Bromley Common, we’ll match the design to your property style and budget.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a family-focused brief: ages, routines, storage needs and future-proofing. We then produce a clear plan covering surfaces, drainage, edging and play equipment positions, with safety and durability built in. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, and we keep the site tidy and secure each day. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable communication, careful workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Across the London Borough of Bromley, gardens often sit on clay-heavy ground, so we prioritise drainage, stable bases and robust edging. Access can be tight on some streets around Shortlands and near The Glades Shopping Centre, so we plan deliveries and parking carefully. Many properties have mature trees and established boundaries; we protect roots and work around existing features where possible. The result is a garden that stays safe and usable through wet winters and busy summers.
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Costs vary with size, levels and what you include. For Bromley projects, a simple refresh with lawn improvements and safer edging may start around £2,500–£6,000. Adding soft surfacing, a sandpit and new paths often falls in the £6,000–£15,000 range. Full redesigns with drainage upgrades, lighting, planting and play equipment bases can be £15,000–£35,000+. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most builds take 1–3 weeks once materials are confirmed and access is agreed. Smaller jobs such as turfing, edging and a compact play zone can be completed in a few days. Larger gardens in BR1/BR2 with drainage, new paths, soft surfaces and multiple zones may take 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on ground conditions, curing times for bases, weather, and lead times for play equipment or bespoke timberwork.
Most garden landscaping, lawns, planting, sandpits and low play equipment is usually permitted development. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, or if structures are unusually tall, close to boundaries, or include substantial raised platforms. We’ll flag any potential issues early and can help you check guidance for the London Borough of Bromley. If permissions or landlord approvals are needed, we’ll build them into the programme.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity of items such as paving bases, edging, retaining details and properly installed soft-surface sub-bases. We also explain care requirements for lawns and planting, as these depend on weather and maintenance. If something doesn’t look right after completion, we respond quickly and put it right where it falls within the warranty terms.
We tailor designs to how your family uses the space. Popular options include artificial or natural turf, rubber mulch or wetpour for soft play areas, timber or composite edging, and permeable paving for paths. We can incorporate trampolines (with safe surrounds), climbing frames on stable bases, wildlife areas with logs and native planting, plus raised beds for growing. We’ll guide you on safety, drainage, durability and how each choice will look with your home.
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