Family Friendly Gardens in Hither Green, designed for real life with children. We create safe play areas, generous lawn space and tidy zones for growing, wildlife and relaxing. Built to suit SE13 homes and busy family routines.
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Hither Green is a popular family area, and gardens here need to work hard all year. We design spaces that let children play safely while adults enjoy a calm, practical layout. Whether you’re near Hither Green station or walking distance to Mountsfield Park, we’ll plan clear zones for play, planting and seating. Expect smart drainage, durable finishes and a garden that stays usable after school runs and weekend parties.
Many SE13 homes are Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, each with different garden proportions and access. We’re used to side returns, narrow pathways and stepped levels, so materials and layouts are chosen to suit what can realistically be brought through. If you’re in Lee, Grove Park or closer to Lewisham, we tailor the design to your plot depth, sunlight and how your family uses the space. The result feels considered, not cluttered.
Our process starts with a site visit, family brief and a clear plan for safe circulation and sightlines. We specify child-friendly, slip-resistant surfaces, secure edging and robust fixings for play equipment. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy handovers and aftercare advice for lawns and planting. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable communication, premium workmanship and a finish that lasts.
We regularly build family friendly gardens in London Borough of Lewisham, where clay-heavy soils and shaded plots can affect drainage and lawn health. In Hither Green, access can be tight around terraces, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and equipment sizes carefully. We also factor in boundary conditions, mature trees and neighbour proximity for quieter, cleaner working. If permissions or restrictions apply, we’ll flag them early and keep the project compliant.
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Costs vary with size, access and the amount of construction. As a guide, a simple family upgrade with new lawn, edging and a small play zone may start around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range projects with soft surfacing, raised beds, lighting and drainage are often £8,000–£18,000. Larger builds including patios, fencing, bespoke carpentry and equipment bases can be £20,000+. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A lawn refresh with minor groundwork can be completed in a few days, while adding soft surfaces, new paths, drainage and planting typically takes 1–2 weeks. Full redesigns with patios, retaining edges, lighting and multiple zones may run 3–5 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for concrete bases and lead times for materials or play equipment.
Most garden landscaping and domestic play equipment is permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering boundary heights, working near protected trees, or adding structures with unusual height or positioning. We’ll review what you’re proposing, check practical constraints and advise if you should contact Lewisham Council or seek approvals. Our aim is a compliant design with no surprises.
We include a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as paving, bases, edging and built structures, provided they’re used as intended and maintained sensibly. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass, lighting and play equipment components. We also give clear aftercare guidance for lawns, planting and soft surfaces to help everything settle in properly. Any snagging issues are handled promptly.
We can combine natural turf or premium artificial grass with durable paths and patios in porcelain, sandstone or resin-bound surfacing. For play, we design safe bases for trampolines, climbing frames and sandpits, plus soft surfaces such as rubber mulch or wet-pour where appropriate. Wildlife areas, mini-meadows and growing spaces (raised beds, espalier fruit, herb planters) are popular locally. We’ll help you choose options that suit your budget, maintenance preference and children’s ages.
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