Family Friendly Gardens in Carshalton that let children play safely while the garden still looks smart. We create lawns, soft surfaces, wildlife corners and growing spaces built to last.
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Carshalton’s village feel and green spaces inspire gardens that are practical, calm and full of life. Whether you’re near Carshalton Ponds or walking distance from Oaks Park, we design layouts that give children room to move without taking over the whole garden. Expect clear sightlines from the house, safer zones for energetic play, and quieter corners for planting and wildlife. Every element is planned to suit how your family actually uses the space.
Homes across SM5 include Victorian and Edwardian houses, period properties and plenty of 1930s semis, each with different plot shapes and access. We’re used to long, narrower gardens that need clever zoning, as well as wider lawns where play equipment can be positioned safely. In the family friendly gardens Carshalton area homeowners request, drainage and wear resistance are often just as important as looks. Our designs balance durable surfaces with planting that softens the space.
We start with a site visit, talk through ages, routines and safety priorities, then produce a clear plan and itemised quote. Installation is handled by our in-house team with tidy working practices and careful protection of existing features. We use robust fixings, child-safe finishes and correctly installed sub-bases for soft surfacing and lawns. Local clients choose us for dependable communication, neat workmanship and family spaces that stay safe as children grow.
Gardens in the London Borough of Sutton often have mixed ground conditions, so we assess drainage and compaction before laying turf or safety surfacing. Carshalton’s period plots can mean tight side access and shared driveways, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary heights, overlooking and sun patterns to place play areas and planting in the safest, most usable positions. The result is a family garden that works with your property, not against it.
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Costs vary with garden size and what you include. As a guide, a simple family layout with new lawn and a small soft-play zone may start around £3,000–£6,000. Adding safety surfacing, raised beds, lighting and fencing commonly sits in the £7,000–£15,000 range. Larger gardens with bespoke carpentry, drainage works, and multiple zones (sandpit, trampoline area, wildlife corner) can reach £15,000–£30,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A lawn refresh with a small play area can be completed in about a week, while full redesigns with new levels, drainage, surfacing and planting often take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, waste removal, curing times for bases, and weather. We provide a clear programme before starting and keep you updated throughout.
Most garden landscaping and typical play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission is often not required. However, rules can change if you’re adding tall structures near boundaries, altering significant levels, installing new boundary treatments, or if your property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll flag any potential issues early and can advise on checks with the London Borough of Sutton where needed before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed landscaping elements, covering issues caused by installation defects such as unstable sub-bases, poor fixing, or incorrect levels. Materials are also covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable. Normal wear and tear, misuse, or damage from third parties isn’t included, and living materials like turf and plants are subject to seasonal conditions. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing with your quote.
Popular choices include reinforced turf or durable lawn mixes, resin-bound or rubber safety surfacing, timber or composite edging, and raised beds for growing spaces. Many families add sandpits with lids, in-ground trampolines, climbing frames on impact-absorbing bases, and wildlife areas with native planting and log piles. We help you choose options based on ages, maintenance preferences, budget and how you want the garden to look year-round.
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