Family Friendly Gardens in Richmond that let children play safely while the garden still looks smart. From soft surfaces and lawn space to wildlife areas and growing beds, we design it all to suit your family.
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Richmond gardens often need to work hard: a calm place for adults, plus safe, exciting space for children. We create practical layouts with clear sightlines, durable lawn areas and dedicated play zones that don’t dominate the whole plot. Whether you’re near Richmond Green or walking distance to Richmond Bridge, we’ll shape a garden that feels tidy, usable and genuinely family-proof. Expect thoughtful zoning for trampolines, climbing frames, sandpits and wildlife corners.
Across TW9 and TW10 we regularly work on Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and riverside properties where space, access and heritage details matter. Many Richmond gardens are long and narrow, or have level changes that need careful handling for safe play. We design around existing trees, patios and outbuildings, keeping routes clear for buggies, bikes and garden storage. If you’re in Kew, Ham, Petersham or Twickenham, we’ll tailor the design to your plot and how your family uses it day-to-day.
Our process starts with a site visit to map levels, drainage, sun/shade and play priorities, then we produce a clear design and build plan. We specify child-friendly materials, install robust edging and ensure surfaces are slip-resistant and easy to maintain. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury and we’re around 40 minutes from Richmond, so you get responsive scheduling and reliable aftercare. Homeowners choose us for tidy workmanship, transparent scopes, and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Richmond’s riverside setting can bring heavier, moisture-retentive ground, so we plan drainage and sub-bases carefully beneath lawns and soft surfaces. Access can be tight around period terraces and villas, and parking restrictions are common near Richmond Theatre and the town centre, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also factor in mature trees and root protection, particularly close to Richmond Park-facing roads. The result is a build that respects the property and performs well year-round.
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Costs vary by size, levels and what you’re adding. As a guide, a simple family-friendly refresh with lawn repairs, edging and a small soft-surface play area often starts around £3,000–£7,000. A fuller redesign including new paving, drainage, larger lawn, planting, and integrated zones for a trampoline or climbing frame is commonly £10,000–£30,000+. We’ll provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once the design and materials are agreed. A small install (soft surface plus lawn improvements) can be completed in a few days, while a full rebuild with groundworks, drainage, paving and planting typically runs 2–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for bases, and whether we’re fitting equipment like trampolines, sandpits or bespoke timber features.
Most garden landscaping and play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission isn’t usually required. However, rules can change for listed buildings, conservation areas, boundary heights, lighting, and structures near neighbours. If you’re adding larger items or significant level changes, we’ll advise on what’s sensible and help you check any relevant council guidance. We also consider tree protection and root zones where applicable.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity of items such as paving sub-bases, retaining edges and built features installed to our specification. Individual products (for example, turf, play equipment, lighting or composite boards) may carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we’ll pass on. We also give clear care guidance to help lawns, planting and surfaces perform as intended.
Popular options include reinforced turf or hard-wearing seed lawns, resin-bound or rubber crumb for soft surfaces, and smooth porcelain or sandstone paving for easy cleaning. We can incorporate sandpits with lids, in-ground trampolines, timber climbing frames, and wildlife areas with logs, native planting and a small pondless water feature. For growing spaces, raised beds and child-height planters work well. We’ll recommend choices based on safety, maintenance and your garden’s style.
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