Family Friendly Gardens in Tooting, designed for real life with children. We build safe play zones, soft landings and generous lawn space that still looks premium.
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Tooting families want gardens that handle muddy boots, scooters and summer BBQs without becoming a maintenance headache. We design practical layouts with clear sightlines, safe play areas and durable planting. Whether you’re near Tooting Bec Common or a short walk from Tooting Broadway station, we tailor every garden to how your household actually uses it. Expect smart zoning, tidy edges and materials chosen for busy SW17 gardens.
Homes across Tooting Bec, Tooting Broadway and Furzedown often come with long, narrow Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions. These gardens can feel shaded, overlooked or awkwardly shaped, so the design needs to work hard. We create family-friendly gardens Tooting area homeowners can enjoy year-round, balancing play space with privacy and greenery. From side returns to rear courtyards, we make every square metre count.
We start with an on-site survey, then produce a clear concept and build plan, including safety-first specifications for play equipment and surfaces. Installation is handled by our in-house team with tidy working practices and a schedule you can rely on. We source robust, child-safe materials and finish with a full handover and care guidance. Local clients choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent communication and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Tooting gardens often sit on heavy London clay, so drainage and soil improvement are essential for lawns and play areas. Access can be tight in Victorian terraces, so we plan deliveries, waste removal and equipment sizes carefully. We also consider local parking and working-hour expectations, helping projects run smoothly. Our detailing suits period properties while keeping layouts practical for modern family life—ideal for family friendly gardens in London Borough of Wandsworth.
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Costs vary with size, access and the amount of groundwork needed. As a guide, a simple family layout with turf, edging and a small soft-surface play zone often starts around £4,000–£8,000. Mid-range builds with drainage upgrades, lighting and a dedicated play area are commonly £10,000–£20,000. Larger gardens with premium paving, bespoke carpentry and multiple zones can be £25,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks from start on site, depending on the scope and weather. A straightforward lawn-and-play-area refresh can be completed in under a week, while full redesigns with drainage, paving and carpentry typically take 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access through the property, skip placement, curing times for bases, and lead times for play equipment or bespoke items.
Most garden landscaping, lawns, planting and typical play equipment is permitted development and doesn’t require planning permission. However, rules can apply to larger structures, raised platforms, boundary changes, or work affecting drainage and levels. If your home is a conversion, in a conservation area, or has restrictions, checks are especially important. We flag any potential issues early and can help you confirm requirements with Wandsworth Council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for hard landscaping elements such as paving sub-bases, edging, retaining details and installed structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. Products like turf, plants, lighting and play equipment may have separate manufacturer warranties, which we pass on and explain at handover. If anything settles or needs adjustment within the warranty terms, we’ll put it right promptly.
Popular options include reinforced turf or hard-wearing lawn seed, permeable resin or porcelain paths for easy cleaning, and rubber mulch or wetpour for soft play landings. We can integrate sandpits, in-ground trampolines, climbing frames, wildlife corners and raised beds for growing herbs and veg. Design choices depend on shade, drainage and how you supervise play. We’ll recommend child-safe planting and finishes that suit your property style and budget.
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