Family Friendly Gardens in Norbury should feel safe, practical and beautiful all year. We design play-ready outdoor spaces with lawns, soft surfacing, and zones for wildlife and growing. Built for real family life in SW16 homes.
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From school-run afternoons to weekend barbecues, we create gardens that work for busy households in Norbury. Whether you’re near Norbury station or walking distance to Norbury Park, we plan clear sightlines, secure boundaries and sensible zoning. Expect space for lawn games, dedicated play areas and calmer corners for adults. Every layout is tailored to how your family actually uses the garden.
As our home base, we know the mix of Edwardian houses, 1930s semis and Victorian conversions across SW16. Many gardens are long and narrow, with shared access or side returns that need smart planning. We often design around existing patios, outbuildings and mature planting to keep disruption down. If you’re in Streatham Vale or Thornton Heath, we’ll adapt the design to your plot shape and lifestyle.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and a practical design that prioritises safety and durability. You’ll receive clear options for surfaces, play equipment bases and drainage, plus a tidy, well-managed build schedule. We use child-safe materials where needed and install to manufacturer standards for items like trampolines and climbing frames. Local homeowners trust us for neat workmanship, straightforward communication and a finish that lasts.
Across the London Borough of Croydon, Norbury gardens often have clay-heavy soil and areas that hold water after rain, so we plan drainage and choose resilient turf and surfacing. Access can be tight on some streets near Norbury High Street, so we organise deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also account for shared boundaries and party fences common with 1930s semis. The result is a build that suits local plots and day-to-day family use.
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Costs vary with size, levels and the amount of construction. As a guide, a simple family-focused refresh (turf, edging, small play zone) often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range projects with soft surfacing, raised beds and lighting are commonly £8,000–£18,000. Larger redesigns including drainage works, patios and installed equipment bases can be £20,000–£45,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward lawn and soft-surface play area can be completed in 3–7 working days. Full redesigns with excavation, drainage, paving and multiple zones usually take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, curing times for bases, and whether you’re adding items like trampolines, sandpits or climbing frames.
Most garden landscaping and domestic play equipment is usually permitted development, so planning permission isn’t typically required. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, if structures are unusually tall, or if you’re altering boundary treatments next to a highway. We’ll flag any potential issues early and can help you check Croydon Council guidance before work starts, so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for core landscaping elements we install, such as paving, edging, sub-bases and built structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass, play surfaces, and equipment components. We also explain aftercare for lawns and planting, because correct watering and mowing helps protect the finish and longevity.
Popular choices include durable turf or low-maintenance artificial grass, rubber mulch or wet-pour surfaces for play zones, and timber or composite edging to keep areas tidy. Many families choose raised sleepers or brick planters for growing spaces, plus a small wildlife corner with logs, native planting and a mini-pond (where suitable). We’ll guide you through options based on safety, upkeep, drainage and how you want the garden to feel.
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