Family Friendly Gardens in Catford, designed for real family life. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawn space that look smart year-round. From sandpits to wildlife corners, everything is planned around your home and your children.
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Catford families want gardens that work hard: space to play, room to relax, and planting that doesn’t become a weekend chore. Whether you’re near Catford Broadway or walking distance to Mountsfield Park, we design layouts that keep little ones visible and secure. Expect practical zoning for play equipment, lawn and seating, plus thoughtful details like gates and clear sightlines. The result is a garden that feels calm for adults and exciting for children.
We regularly build family friendly gardens Catford area homeowners can enjoy across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and ex-council properties. These gardens often have narrow access, uneven levels or compact footprints, so every metre matters. We’re used to working with side returns, long lawns and patios that need better drainage. Our designs make the most of typical SE6 plots without sacrificing safety or storage.
We start with a site visit to understand how your family uses the garden, then produce a clear plan and itemised quote. Installation is managed by our in-house team, with tidy working practices and daily updates so you always know what’s happening. We source durable, child-friendly materials and install to manufacturer specifications for play equipment bases and edging. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clean finishes and family-safe detailing that lasts.
Catford gardens can have heavy clay patches and compacted ground, so we plan drainage and soil improvement from day one. Access can be tight on terrace rows, and parking near busy routes by Lewisham Theatre can affect deliveries, so we schedule drops carefully. We also factor in boundary conditions and shared access typical of SE6 homes. If you’re in Hither Green, Bellingham, Downham or Grove Park, we tailor layouts to plot shape and day-to-day family routines.
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Costs vary with size, levels and the features you choose. As a guide in SE6, a refresh with lawn improvements, soft surfacing and simple planting often starts around £3,000–£7,000. A fuller rebuild with patio, drainage, raised beds and a dedicated play zone is commonly £8,000–£20,000+. Larger gardens with premium paving, lighting and bespoke carpentry can exceed £25,000.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on groundwork and how many zones you’re adding. A straightforward lawn, edging and small play area can be completed in a week. If you need drainage, retaining, new paving, or bases for trampolines and climbing frames, allow 2–4 weeks. Weather, access restrictions, curing times and material lead times can also affect the schedule.
Most garden landscaping, lawns, planting, and typical play equipment are permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re adding tall structures, fencing near a highway, significant level changes, or works that affect drainage. If your property is in a conservation area or has restrictions, extra checks may apply. We flag potential issues early and can advise what to confirm with Lewisham Council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving, edging, retaining details and constructed bases, provided they’re used and maintained appropriately. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like artificial turf, play surfaces and fixtures. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing before work starts, plus how to look after lawns, joints and timber so everything performs as intended.
Popular choices include durable porcelain or sandstone patios, slip-resistant paths, and soft surfaces like rubber mulch or bonded resin for play zones. We can integrate sandpits with lids, in-ground or level trampolines, climbing frames on proper bases, and wildlife areas with logs, native planting and bug hotels. Growing spaces range from raised sleepers to brick planters and herb beds. We’ll help you balance budget, safety, drainage and long-term maintenance.
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