Family Friendly Gardens in Chelsea, built for real family life and elegant outdoor entertaining. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and generous lawn space without compromising on style.
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Chelsea gardens often need to work hard: space for children to play, plus a calm setting for grown-up hosting. From SW3 town gardens near King’s Road to larger plots around SW10, we design layouts that feel open, practical and refined. Expect safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawn zones that suit everyday use. We can also weave in wildlife areas and growing spaces for a garden children learn from, not just run through.
Our team understands the quirks of Georgian townhouses, Victorian mansions and luxury apartments common across the Chelsea area. Many properties have compact rear gardens, raised terraces or awkward levels, so we plan circulation carefully and keep lines of sight clear for supervision. Where access is tight, we specify materials that can be brought through neatly and installed efficiently. If you’re close to South Kensington or Pimlico, we’ll tailor the design to your property’s architecture and outdoor proportions.
We start with a site visit, then produce a clear concept and practical build plan covering play zones, planting, drainage and lighting. Every element is chosen for safety and longevity, from non-slip paths to robust edging around sandpits and lawns. You’ll get transparent scheduling, tidy working practices and regular updates throughout the build. Fine Landscaping is based 35 minutes away, so Chelsea homeowners can rely on responsive support before, during and after installation.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea means planning for controlled parking, delivery slots and tight access routes. We’re used to narrow side returns, basement lightwells and level changes common around Stamford Bridge and the Saatchi Gallery. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess drainage and soil structure before specifying lawns and soft surfacing. Our designs respect period detailing while meeting modern family needs.
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Costs vary with size, access and the amount of construction. As a guide, a small Chelsea garden refresh with lawn improvements and a simple safe play area may start around £6,000–£12,000. Mid-sized redesigns including soft surfacing, new planting, lighting and edging typically sit at £15,000–£35,000. Full transformations with level changes, premium paving, bespoke joinery, drainage and larger play equipment can range from £40,000–£90,000+.
Most projects take 2–6 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward lawn, soft-surface zone and planting scheme may be completed in 10–15 working days. Builds involving drainage upgrades, retaining work, new paving, irrigation, lighting and multiple zones (sandpit, trampoline, climbing frame, wildlife area) often take 4–8 weeks. Access restrictions, delivery scheduling in SW3/SW10, and weather can also affect timelines.
Most garden landscaping is permitted development, including lawns, planting, paths and many play features. However, rules can change if you’re adding significant structures, altering levels, building near boundaries, or working with listed buildings or conservation constraints common in Chelsea. We’ll flag anything that may need consent and can help you understand what the council expects. We also check practical requirements such as drainage compliance and neighbour considerations.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our landscaping workmanship, covering installation quality for key built elements such as paving, edging, retaining details and constructed bases for features like trampolines or play zones. The warranty is subject to normal use and appropriate maintenance, and excludes damage from misuse, extreme weather events or third-party alterations. We’ll also advise on aftercare for lawns, planting and soft surfaces to keep everything performing well.
Popular options include premium artificial grass or hard-wearing turf, resin-bound or rubber play surfacing, and smooth porcelain or natural stone paving for clean lines. For play, we can integrate in-ground trampolines, sandpits with secure lids, and climbing frames with safe fall zones. Wildlife areas might use native planting, log piles and shallow water features, while growing spaces can be raised beds or compact kitchen gardens. We’ll guide choices around safety, style and maintenance.
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