Family Friendly Gardens in Kingston upon Thames designed for real family life. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and generous lawn space that still look premium. From sandpits to wildlife corners, every detail is planned for lasting fun and easy upkeep.
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Kingston upon Thames is made for family time, from weekends by Kingston Bridge to trips around the Bentall Centre. Your garden should be just as practical. We design child-friendly outdoor spaces with safe play areas, soft surfaces and clear sightlines from the house. The result is a garden that works for everyday play, relaxed hosting and tidy storage.
Across KT1 and KT2 we regularly work on Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments with terraces or shared access. Many gardens need smarter zoning: lawn space for games, a defined play corner, and planting that won’t become a maintenance burden. We also consider boundaries, privacy and noise, especially where neighbouring gardens sit close together. Our designs balance durability with a refined finish that suits Kingston’s varied homes.
We start with a site visit to understand levels, drainage, sunlight and how your family uses the space. You’ll receive a clear layout plan, material options and a staged schedule, so you know what happens and when. We build with child safety in mind—secure edging, stable bases and slip-resistant finishes—then leave everything clean and ready to use. Fine Landscaping is based around 30 minutes away, so support and aftercare are straightforward.
In the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we often find mixed ground conditions—heavier clay in some plots and made-up ground near older extensions—so drainage and sub-bases are planned carefully. Access can be tight on residential streets around Surbiton and New Malden, so we organise deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also design around mature trees and boundary constraints common in period gardens. If any elements need checks with local guidance, we handle that early to avoid delays.
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Costs vary by size, access and what you include. As a guide, a small refresh with safer surfacing, edging and lawn improvements may start around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-sized builds with new lawn, planting, paths and a dedicated play zone are often £8,000–£20,000. Larger projects with drainage, lighting, bespoke carpentry, climbing frames or trampoline integration can be £20,000–£45,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design is agreed and materials are booked. A simple lawn and soft-surface play area can be completed in under a week, while full redesigns with levels, drainage, paving and carpentry typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for bases, and whether you’re adding features like a sunken trampoline or raised planters.
Most garden landscaping and domestic play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission is often not required. However, rules can change for listed buildings, flats, maisonettes, or properties in conservation areas, and there may be considerations for boundary heights, lighting and drainage. We’ll flag anything that could trigger permissions and, where needed, help you gather the right information before work starts to keep the project compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying installations, covering issues such as failing joints, unstable edging, or problems arising from incorrect construction methods. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass, lighting, membranes and play equipment. We also give care guidance for lawns, planting and soft surfaces so the garden performs as intended. Any snagging is handled promptly, with clear communication throughout.
We tailor options to your space and how your children play. Popular choices include reinforced turf or premium artificial grass, wetpour or rubber mulch for soft surfacing, timber or composite edging, and permeable paving for cleaner pushchair access. We can integrate sandpits with covers, in-ground trampolines, climbing frames, wildlife areas and raised growing beds. We’ll recommend materials based on safety, drainage, maintenance and the style of your home.
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