Family Friendly Gardens in Shirley built for real family life, from toddlers to teens. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and generous lawn space that still looks smart year-round.
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Shirley homeowners want gardens that work for school runs, weekends and long summer evenings. We design practical spaces for play and relaxation, with clear sightlines and robust finishes that stand up to daily use. Whether you’re near Shirley Windmill or close to Addington Hills, we’ll tailor the layout to your plot and lifestyle. Expect thoughtful zoning for lawns, play equipment and calmer seating areas.
The Shirley area has a mix of 1930s semis, larger detached houses and newer developments, each with different levels, access and garden proportions. We’re used to long rear gardens, side passages and shared boundaries that need careful planning. If you’re in CR0, we’ll help you make the most of every metre with lawn space, storage solutions and child-friendly planting. Our approach suits both growing families and multi-generational homes.
We start with a site visit, then produce a clear design and itemised specification so you know exactly what’s included. Safety is built in: stable bases, secure edging, and slip-resistant routes between house and play zones. Our team keeps the site tidy and family-safe during the build, with clear communication throughout. Local clients choose us for dependable scheduling, neat finishes and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
We plan family friendly gardens in London Borough of Croydon with local conditions in mind, including clay-heavy soils and winter drainage challenges. Access can be tight around 1930s semis, so we schedule deliveries carefully and protect shared driveways and paths. We also design with practical maintenance in mind for busy households. If council guidance affects fencing heights or front boundary changes, we’ll flag it early and advise.
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Costs vary with size, groundworks and the equipment you choose. As a guide, a simple family layout with lawn improvements and a small play zone often starts around £3,000–£7,000. More comprehensive builds with soft surfacing, new paths, raised beds and drainage commonly fall between £8,000–£20,000+. Larger gardens with premium paving, lighting and bespoke carpentry can exceed this. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once the design and materials are agreed. A smaller refresh (lawn, edging, a simple soft-surface play area) may be completed in 3–7 days. Full redesigns with drainage, new paving, raised beds, fencing and equipment bases typically need 10–20 working days. Timescales depend on access, ground conditions, curing time for concrete bases, and weather. We’ll confirm a schedule before work starts.
Most rear-garden landscaping and children’s play equipment is permitted development, so planning permission is often not required. However, rules can apply to boundary fences, structures close to boundaries, listed buildings, or homes in conservation areas. If you’re adding significant height, lighting, or altering front boundaries, it’s worth checking early. We’ll review your plans against Croydon guidance and advise if you should seek permission or building control input.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installed landscaping elements, giving you long-term confidence. This covers issues arising from installation, such as movement due to poor base preparation or failures in construction details, subject to normal use. Materials (like turf, composite boards, or play surfaces) are covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable. We’ll explain what’s covered in writing and how to maintain your garden to protect it.
Popular choices include durable turf or reinforced lawn areas, rubber mulch or wet-pour surfaces for safer landings, and resin-bound or porcelain paths for pushchairs and scooters. Many Shirley families add sandpits with lids, sunken trampolines, climbing frames on solid bases, plus wildlife corners and raised beds for growing. We’ll help you choose options based on age ranges, maintenance preferences and budget, then design zones that keep the garden looking cohesive.
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