Family Friendly Gardens in New Malden built for real family life—safe play zones, resilient lawns and soft landings. From sandpits to wildlife corners, we create outdoor spaces children love and parents trust.
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New Malden families want gardens that work every day, not just in summer. Whether you’re near New Malden High Street or taking the kids to Beverley Park, we design spaces that balance play, planting and easy maintenance. Expect clear zones for running, quieter corners for wildlife, and surfaces that cope with scooters, footballs and muddy boots. Everything is planned around safety, sightlines and how your household actually uses the garden.
KT3 has a mix of 1930s semis with long back gardens, Edwardian houses with mature boundaries, and modern apartments needing smarter, compact layouts. We tailor family-friendly designs to suit each plot—maximising lawn space where it matters and using clever edging to keep play areas tidy. For narrower side access, we plan materials and build methods that minimise disruption. The result feels natural to the property, not bolted on.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and a practical design that maps out safe play areas, growing spaces and storage. You’ll get a clear specification, realistic programme, and advice on the best soft surfaces for your budget. Our team works cleanly, protects existing features where possible, and keeps you updated at each stage. Local homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, tidy finishes and aftercare that keeps the garden performing.
Across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we often see clay-heavy ground that needs proper drainage under lawns and play surfacing. In New Malden, access can be tight on 1930s semis, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to keep neighbours happy. We also factor in mature trees near parks like Manor Park, adjusting levels and root protection where needed. The build approach is always matched to the property style and street constraints.
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Costs vary with size, groundworks and the amount of play equipment. As a guide, a simple refresh with turfing, edging and a small soft-play zone often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range builds with drainage, new paths, and a dedicated play area typically fall between £8,000–£18,000. Larger gardens with premium surfacing, lighting, and bespoke carpentry can be £20,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design and materials are confirmed. A straightforward lawn and soft-surface install may be completed in under a week, while drainage, patios, and multiple zones (play, planting, wildlife) can extend the programme. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for concrete bases, and whether you’re adding items like trampolines, sandpits or climbing frames.
Most garden landscaping, lawns, paths, and typical play equipment are usually permitted development. However, rules can change if you’re adding large structures, significant decking height, boundary changes, or works affecting drainage. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, extra checks may apply. We review the plans, flag any potential issues early, and can advise on what to confirm with the council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements, covering issues such as failed fixings, poor installation, and defects arising from our build methods. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like artificial grass, play surfacing, or lighting components. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing before work starts and offer practical aftercare guidance to help lawns, planting and surfaces bed in properly.
Popular choices include resilient turf or premium artificial grass, rubber mulch or wetpour for soft landings, and non-slip porcelain or textured paving for paths. Many families add a sunken trampoline, a timber sandpit with a cover, or a compact climbing frame on a dedicated base. We also design wildlife areas with native planting and log piles, plus raised beds for growing. We’ll recommend options based on safety, maintenance and budget.
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