Family Friendly Gardens in Penge, designed for real life with children. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawn space that look smart year-round. From sandpits to climbing frames, everything is planned for safety, drainage and easy upkeep.
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Penge families want gardens that work hard without feeling cluttered. We design practical layouts with safe play areas, soft surfaces and clear sightlines from the kitchen or patio. Whether you’re near Penge High Street or a short walk from Alexandra Recreation Ground, we’ll make the most of every metre. Expect a garden that’s fun for kids, relaxing for adults, and tidy to maintain.
Homes across SE20 include Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with long, narrow plots and shared access. That’s why we plan routes for materials, protect neighbouring boundaries, and choose surfaces that cope with heavy use. If you’re comparing ideas for family friendly gardens Penge area, we’ll tailor the design to your property’s proportions and light levels. We also factor in storage for toys, bikes and garden tools so the space stays organised.
Our process starts with a site visit, measured survey and a clear proposal covering layout, materials and safety considerations. We install with a tidy, respectful team and keep you updated on timings, deliveries and any access needs. Every element is built for durability, from edging details to sub-bases and drainage. Local homeowners choose us for family friendly gardens in London Borough of Bromley because the finish lasts and the garden stays usable in all seasons.
Many Penge gardens sit on clay-heavy ground, so we prioritise drainage, solid sub-bases and levels that shed water away from the house. Access can be tight on terrace rows, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption and parking issues. We’re used to Bromley-style property layouts and boundary details, including older walls and shared fences. The result is a family garden that stays safe, tidy and resilient through wet winters and busy summers.
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Costs vary with size, access and what you include. As a guide, a simple refresh with lawn improvements and a small soft-play zone often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range projects with new paving, soft surfacing, edging, planting and a small growing area are commonly £8,000–£18,000. Larger redesigns with drainage, lighting, bespoke carpentry, and equipment zones can be £20,000–£40,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once we start on site. A compact garden with a new lawn, edging and a small play surface may be completed in under a week, while full redesigns with paving, drainage, planting and structures often take 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, ground conditions, curing time for bases, and lead times for items like climbing frames or bespoke joinery.
Most garden landscaping and children’s play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission usually isn’t required. However, rules can change if you’re adding tall structures near boundaries, altering levels significantly, working on listed buildings, or if your property has restrictions from a conversion or lease. We flag likely issues early, check relevant Bromley guidance where needed, and can recommend the right route if approvals are required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for core landscaping elements such as paving installation, sub-bases, edging, and built structures we construct. This covers defects caused by installation issues, not normal wear and tear or damage from misuse. Products and materials (such as artificial grass, lighting, or play surfaces) may also carry manufacturer warranties, which we pass on and explain at handover for clarity.
Popular choices include robust porcelain or sandstone patios, timber or composite decking for seating zones, and soft surfaces such as rubber mulch or wet-pour beneath equipment. For play, we can integrate sandpits, trampolines (including in-ground options), and climbing frames with safe edging and fall zones. Wildlife areas might include log piles, native shrubs and small ponds with safety measures. We’ll help you choose options that suit your budget, maintenance preference and garden size.
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