Family Friendly Gardens in East Dulwich, designed for real family life and everyday play. We create safe zones, soft landings, generous lawns and nature corners that grow with your children.
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East Dulwich families want gardens that work hard: space to run, somewhere to climb, and corners to explore. From Lordship Lane to the edges of Peckham Rye, we design outdoor layouts that keep play visible and grown-up seating practical. Expect safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawn space that can handle football, scooters and picnics. We can also add wildlife areas and growing spaces to make the garden feel alive year-round.
SE22 is full of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with long, narrow plots and mature boundaries. We’re used to making family friendly gardens East Dulwich area homeowners can enjoy without losing style or value. Whether you need a tidy lawn for weekend games or a zoned layout with a trampoline and sandpit, we tailor the design to your property’s proportions. Drainage, shade and privacy are planned from day one, not bolted on later.
We start with a site visit, talk through ages, routines and safety priorities, then produce a clear plan with materials and phasing options. Every build is managed carefully to keep access safe and disruption low, with tidy working practices and regular updates. Homeowners choose us for thoughtful detailing, reliable scheduling and finishes that stand up to family use. Our family friendly gardens in London Borough of Southwark are built to last, with robust sub-bases and child-safe edging where it matters.
Across the London Borough of Southwark, gardens often have clay-heavy soils and patches of shade from mature trees, so we specify drainage, soil improvement and the right turf. Access can be tight behind terraces, so we plan deliveries, protect hallways, and keep waste removal efficient. We also consider neighbour boundaries and party wall sensitivities common in SE22. Where council guidance affects structures or trees, we flag it early and handle the checks.
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Costs vary with size, access and what you’re adding. As a guide in SE22, a simple refresh with lawn improvements and a small soft-surface play zone often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range projects with new paving, edging, planting and a dedicated play area are commonly £8,000–£20,000. Larger builds with drainage, lighting, bespoke carpentry, trampolines or climbing frames can be £20,000–£45,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A lawn rebuild with minor landscaping can be completed in about a week, while full redesigns with hardscaping, drainage, lighting and multiple zones usually take 2–4 weeks. Lead time for design, ordering materials and scheduling is typically 2–6 weeks. Weather, access restrictions, and bespoke items like joinery can extend timelines.
Most family garden landscaping is permitted development, including lawns, planting, patios and many types of play equipment. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, if the property is listed, or if you’re altering boundary heights, building large structures, or working near protected trees. We’ll advise what’s likely to be permitted and, where needed, help you check Southwark guidance before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our hard landscaping workmanship, covering items such as paving installation, sub-bases, edging, retaining details and structural elements installed by our team. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like artificial grass, lighting and play equipment where supplied. Soft landscaping (plants and turf) is more seasonal, but we’ll advise on aftercare and can offer maintenance to help everything establish properly.
Popular choices include resin-bound or rubberised soft surfaces, durable turf or pet-and-child-friendly artificial grass, and smooth porcelain or sandstone paving for pram-friendly routes. We can integrate sunken or in-ground trampolines, sandpits with lids, climbing frames, and raised beds for growing spaces. Wildlife areas might include log piles, pollinator planting and small ponds with safety measures. We’ll recommend options based on drainage, shade, budget and how your family uses the garden.
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