Create a garden where children can play safely and adults can relax. Our Family Friendly Gardens in Nunhead blend soft surfaces, lawn space and smart zoning that suits busy households. From sandpits to wildlife corners, we design it to grow with your family.
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Nunhead’s village-like feel and strong community make outdoor space a big part of family life. We design gardens that work for everyday play and weekend get-togethers, with safe play areas, lawn space and practical layouts. Whether you’re near Nunhead Green or walking routes by Nunhead Cemetery, we tailor the garden to your routines. Every element is planned to be durable, low-fuss and child-friendly.
Many SE15 homes are Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period cottages with long, narrow plots and shared boundaries. We’re used to creating clear zones for play, planting and seating without making the garden feel cramped. If you need a trampoline area, climbing frame base or a growing space for herbs and veg, we’ll make it fit neatly. Our approach suits the family friendly gardens nunhead area homeowners want—usable space, not just looks.
We start with a site visit, measure-up and a design that prioritises safety, drainage and easy maintenance. You’ll get clear options for surfaces, edging and child-safe planting, plus a tidy, respectful build programme. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury, around 25 minutes away, so support and follow-ups are straightforward. Local homeowners trust us for careful workmanship, transparent communication and a finish that lasts.
Nunhead gardens often sit on clay-heavy ground, so we plan drainage and sub-bases to prevent winter waterlogging. Access can be tight with terrace side returns, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also factor in parking constraints and neighbour considerations common in SE15 streets. If any elements sit close to boundaries, we design them to be safe, stable and considerate.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. For many SE15 gardens, a family-friendly refresh with lawn improvements, soft surfacing and simple edging often starts around £3,000–£7,000. A more complete rebuild with drainage, new patio areas, play surfacing, planting and bespoke zones is commonly £10,000–£25,000+. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once materials are confirmed and the schedule is agreed. Smaller jobs such as levelling a lawn, installing soft surfacing or creating a growing area can be completed in a few days. Larger builds with drainage, new paths, timber edging, planting and multiple zones may take 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, ground conditions and bespoke items.
Most garden landscaping and play features are permitted development, so planning permission is often not required. However, rules can change if you’re altering boundary heights, adding significant structures, working near protected trees, or if your property has restrictions. We’ll flag any potential issues early and can advise on checking guidance for the London Borough of Southwark. If approvals are needed, we help you prepare the right information.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as sub-bases, paving installation, retaining edges and constructed features. This covers defects caused by installation issues, not accidental damage, misuse or extreme events. We also pass on manufacturer warranties for products like artificial grass, membranes and specific surfacing systems where applicable. Aftercare advice is included to help everything last.
We tailor designs around how your family uses the space. Popular options include durable turf or artificial grass, rubber mulch or wetpour for soft surfaces, timber or composite edging, and child-safe planting schemes. We can integrate sandpits, trampoline zones (including sunken options where suitable), climbing frames, wildlife areas and raised beds for growing. We’ll guide you through samples and layouts to balance safety, style and maintenance.
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