Family Friendly Gardens in Notting Hill built for real family life, from safe play zones to lawn space. We design soft surfaces, sandpits and wildlife areas that suit W11 gardens and busy households.
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Notting Hill gardens often need to work harder: play space, seating, storage and greenery in one. We create safe play areas with soft surfaces, lawn space and neat edging that stands up to daily use. Whether you’re close to Portobello Road Market or walking distance from Notting Hill Gate, we’ll design a layout that keeps sightlines clear and hazards out. The result is a garden that feels calm for adults and exciting for children.
Across W11 we regularly work with pastel-painted Victorian townhouses, mansion conversions and compact mews houses where every metre matters. Many gardens are long and narrow, with shade from neighbouring walls and mature planting. We plan zones for trampolines, climbing frames and growing spaces without making the garden feel crowded. If you’re in Ladbroke Grove, Holland Park or Bayswater, we’ll tailor the design to your property’s proportions and how your family uses it.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a practical design that prioritises safety and durability. We specify child-friendly materials, install to a tidy programme, and keep access routes protected throughout the build. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for clear communication, careful workmanship and finishes that look premium while staying robust. Every project is checked at handover so play areas, edging and surfaces perform as intended.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access can be tight and parking controlled, especially around the Carnival route and busy weekends. We plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption and keep neighbours onside. Notting Hill soils vary, and shade from tall terraces can affect lawn performance, so we recommend the right turf or shade-tolerant planting. For mews houses and mansion conversions, we also design discreet storage and child-safe boundaries.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a small W11 garden refresh with soft surfacing and a simple lawn might start around £4,000–£8,000. A mid-size family garden with new patio edges, turf, planting and a dedicated play zone is often £10,000–£25,000. Larger builds with drainage, lighting, bespoke carpentry, trampolines or climbing frames can reach £25,000–£60,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site once the design and materials are agreed. A straightforward lawn and soft-surface play area can be completed in about a week, while full re-landscapes with new levels, drainage, planting and joinery typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access in Notting Hill, curing time for bases, weather, and lead times for specialist items like in-ground trampolines or custom timber structures.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing lawns, adding planting beds, and installing most play equipment. However, rules can apply to boundary heights, structures near boundaries, lighting, and work affecting trees—especially if there are Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area considerations. We’ll advise early, check what’s relevant for your property in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and help you prepare any information needed before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving bases, edging, retaining details and built structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products (for example, turf varieties, membranes, or play equipment) and we pass those on in writing. We also carry out a handover check to confirm surfaces, levels and fixings are safe and performing properly.
We design around how your family plays and relaxes, then match materials to the look of your home. Popular options include artificial or natural lawn, bonded rubber mulch or play-grade bark for soft surfacing, and durable porcelain or sandstone for pathways. Growing spaces can be raised timber beds or brick-edged planters, and wildlife areas may include log piles, native shrubs and mini-ponds (where suitable). We’ll present options with pros, cons and maintenance levels.
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