Family Friendly Gardens in Tolworth built for real life—muddy boots, birthday parties and everyday play. We create safe zones for kids, calm spaces for adults, and layouts that grow with your family.
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Tolworth families want gardens that work hard all year, not just look good in summer. Whether you’re near Tolworth Tower or walking distance to King George's Field, we design spaces where children can play safely while adults can relax. Expect practical zoning, clear sightlines from the house, and robust finishes that stand up to footballs, scooters and pets. Every design is tailored to how your household actually uses the garden.
Homes across KT5 and KT6 range from 1930s semis with generous plots to post-war houses and newer developments with compact gardens. We’re used to working with side access limitations, shared boundaries and varied levels—common across Tolworth and nearby Surbiton. Our plans make the most of every metre, creating lawn space, soft surfaces and dedicated play areas without crowding the patio. The result feels open, organised and easy to maintain.
We start with a site visit to understand safety needs, drainage, sun patterns and how children move through the space. You’ll receive a clear design, material options and a staged plan so you can prioritise essentials like soft surfacing, sandpits or climbing frames first. Our team keeps the site tidy and secure during works, with careful edging and fixings to reduce trip hazards. Local homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, honest advice and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
Tolworth’s suburban plots often have clay-heavy ground, so we prioritise drainage and stable sub-bases under play equipment and paving. Access can be tight on some 1930s semis, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and parking to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary lines, tree roots and neighbour privacy, which are common constraints around Tolworth Broadway and surrounding streets. If any work touches shared structures or front visibility, we’ll advise on the right approach for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a simple family layout with lawn improvements and a small soft-surface play zone often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Mid-range builds with new paving, edging, drainage and a defined play area are commonly £8,000–£18,000. Larger projects with bespoke carpentry, lighting, irrigation, climbing frames or trampoline installs can reach £20,000–£40,000+.
Most family garden builds take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on groundwork and the number of zones. A straightforward lawn, edging and soft-surface area may be completed in under a week. Projects involving drainage, new patios, retaining edges, raised beds and equipment bases typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in KT5/KT6, curing times for concrete, and weather conditions during groundwork.
Most garden improvements—lawns, patios, raised beds, typical play equipment and planting—are usually permitted development. However, rules can apply to taller structures, outbuildings, boundary changes, listed buildings, or if you’re in a restricted area. Trampolines and climbing frames rarely need permission, but we still check heights, placement and neighbour impact. We’ll flag anything that may require approval and help you take the right steps.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as bases, edging, paving and structural garden carpentry (where specified). This covers issues caused by installation faults, including movement from inadequate sub-bases or poor fixings. Materials often carry their own manufacturer guarantees, which we’ll explain before you choose. We also give clear care guidance so lawns, planting and surfaces perform as intended.
We tailor the design to your family’s routines and your garden’s size. Popular choices include artificial or reinforced turf for heavy play, resin-bound or rubber crumb soft surfaces, and non-slip porcelain or sandstone for patios. We can integrate sandpits with lids, in-ground trampolines, climbing frames on safe bases, wildlife corners, and growing spaces with raised timber or brick beds. We’ll help you balance safety, durability, budget and style.
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