Family Friendly Gardens in Paddington, built for real life with children. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and practical lawns that look smart year-round. From Little Venice courtyards to W2 terraces, we plan every detail for safety and ease.
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Paddington homes often need gardens that work hard in limited space, especially around Bayswater and Little Venice. We design family spaces with safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawn space that stands up to daily use. Whether you want a sandpit tucked beside the patio or a wildlife area at the back, we balance fun with a premium finish. Access and noise are planned carefully, particularly near Paddington station and the busier roads.
From stucco townhouses to mansion flats and modern apartments, outdoor areas in W2 vary hugely in size and layout. We’re used to compact courtyards, raised terraces and shared boundaries where privacy matters. For larger plots near Hyde Park or Maida Vale, we can zone the garden into play, dining and planting areas without it feeling cluttered. Every scheme is tailored to how your family actually uses the space.
Our process starts with a site visit, clear design options and a practical plan for safe surfacing, drainage and durability. We specify child-friendly materials, tidy edging and robust fixings for climbing frames and trampolines. You’ll get a written scope, staged schedule and clean, respectful working on site. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, neat finishes and long-lasting results.
Paddington gardens can involve tight access, basement lightwells and shared walls, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. In the City of Westminster, we also consider conservation constraints and neighbour considerations where relevant. Ground conditions vary, and we often improve drainage and sub-bases before laying lawns or soft surfacing. Our designs suit stucco-fronted properties and modern apartment terraces alike.
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Costs depend on size, access and the features you choose. For smaller W2 courtyards, a family-focused refresh with soft surfacing and planting typically starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-sized gardens with new lawn, edging, a sandpit and lighting often fall in the £8,000–£18,000 range. Larger builds with drainage works, bespoke joinery, climbing frames or premium surfacing can reach £20,000–£45,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity and access. A straightforward lawn, soft surface and small play zone can be completed in 5–10 working days. If you’re adding drainage upgrades, retaining edges, raised beds, or installing trampolines and climbing frames with proper bases, allow 2–4 weeks. Weather, delivery lead times and any bespoke carpentry can extend the programme.
Many garden upgrades are permitted development, such as lawns, planting, and most play equipment. However, rules can change if you’re in a conservation area, altering boundary heights, adding significant structures, or working on listed buildings. In the City of Westminster we’ll flag likely constraints early and advise on what may need consent. We can also help you prepare details for managing agents where mansion flats have shared or controlled spaces.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving build-ups, edging, and properly constructed bases. This covers defects caused by installation issues, subject to normal use and maintenance. Soft landscaping like turf and planting is covered for establishment periods where specified, as these depend on watering and seasonal conditions. You’ll receive clear aftercare guidance to protect your investment.
We offer a wide range of options, including artificial grass or hard-wearing turf, resin-bound or rubber play surfacing, and timber or composite edging. Popular features include sunken trampolines, sandpits with lids, climbing frames with safe fall zones, and raised growing beds for herbs and vegetables. For wildlife areas we can add log piles, native planting and insect habitats. We’ll help you choose based on safety, maintenance, budget and the look of your property.
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