Family Friendly Gardens in Lewisham that let kids play freely and adults relax. We build safe play areas, soft surfaces and practical planting that suits real family life.
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Busy family life needs an outdoor space that works every day, not just in summer. We design and build play-ready gardens across SE13, from Ladywell to Lee, with clear sightlines and sensible zoning. Whether you’re near Lewisham station or walking distance to Mountsfield Park, we’ll create a garden where children can run, climb and explore safely. Expect durable finishes, tidy edges and planting that can handle footballs and scooters.
Lewisham homes often come with long, narrow plots behind Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses, plus newer developments with compact patios. We plan lawn space and play zones to suit these shapes, keeping pathways wide and storage practical. For sloping gardens and level changes, we can introduce low retaining edges and step-free routes where possible. The result is a family garden that feels bigger, safer and easier to manage.
We start with a site visit to understand how your family uses the space, then produce a clear layout with materials and options. Safety is built in: stable bases, smooth transitions, child-friendly planting and robust fixings for equipment. Our team works cleanly, keeps neighbours in mind, and schedules deliveries to reduce disruption. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent communication and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Gardens in the London Borough of Lewisham often have clay-heavy soils and shaded corners from mature trees, so we specify the right turf, sub-bases and drainage. Access can be tight on terrace rows, so we plan barrow routes, protect hallways, and time skips and deliveries carefully. We also consider local parking restrictions and neighbour boundaries before any digging starts. If you’re in the family friendly gardens Lewisham area around Blackheath, Ladywell or Hither Green, we’ll tailor the layout to your plot and lifestyle.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a simple family layout with new turf, edging and a small soft-surface play zone often starts from around £3,000–£6,000. Mid-range projects with drainage improvements, raised beds, paths and a larger play surface are commonly £7,000–£15,000. Larger builds with retaining, lighting, premium surfacing and multiple zones can be £15,000–£30,000+.
Most family garden builds take 1–3 weeks once work starts. A straightforward refresh (turf, edging, minor paving and a small play area) can be completed in 3–7 days. Projects involving excavation, drainage, new patios, retaining edges, or multiple surfaces typically need 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for bases and concrete, and lead times for play equipment or bespoke timberwork.
Most garden landscaping, turfing, planting, patios and play equipment is permitted development and won’t need planning permission. However, rules can apply if you’re adding large raised platforms, tall structures, significant boundary changes, or if the property is listed or in a conservation area. We’ll flag likely issues during the survey and can help you check London Borough of Lewisham guidance before you commit, so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity for items such as paving, retaining edges, sub-bases and installed timber structures (subject to care and normal use). We also explain product warranties for items like artificial grass, lighting components or specific play surfaces where applicable. Aftercare advice is included, and if something settles or needs adjustment, we aim to resolve it promptly and professionally.
We tailor the design to your family’s ages and routines. Popular options include natural turf or hard-wearing artificial grass, rubber mulch or wetpour for soft surfaces, sandstone or porcelain paving for patios, and timber or composite edging for neat borders. We can add sandpits, in-ground trampoline zones, climbing frames, wildlife corners, and raised growing beds. We’ll guide you on durability, maintenance and slip resistance, then match finishes to your home’s style.
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