Family Friendly Gardens in Upper Norwood, built for real life with children. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and lawns that suit SE19 period homes. From sandpits to wildlife corners, everything is planned for fun and peace of mind.
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Upper Norwood gardens often need to work hard: play space for children, room to relax, and planting that still looks smart year-round. We design family spaces that feel natural alongside the area’s character, from Westow Park walks to weekends near Crystal Palace Park. Whether you’re after a generous lawn, a dedicated play zone, or a mix of both, we plan layouts that keep sightlines clear and hazards out of the way. The result is a garden that’s easy to supervise and enjoyable for everyone.
Many homes around SE19 are Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, which can mean long, sloping plots and mature boundaries. We’re used to working with level changes, narrow side access and existing features worth keeping. For the family friendly gardens Upper Norwood area homeowners want, we balance practical surfaces with planting that suits light levels and shelter. If you’re in Crystal Palace, South Norwood or Norwood New Town, we’ll tailor the design to your property’s footprint and how your family uses it.
Fine Landscaping is based just 15 minutes away, so we can survey quickly and keep projects moving. We start with a site visit, discuss ages, routines and safety priorities, then produce a clear plan and itemised quote. Installation is tidy and carefully managed, with safe edging, secure fixings and sensible drainage where needed. Homeowners choose us for family friendly gardens in London Borough of Croydon because we communicate clearly, protect your home, and finish to a premium standard.
Upper Norwood’s hilltop setting can bring slopes, runoff and pockets of thin topsoil, so we plan levels, drainage and retaining details carefully. Access can be tight on streets of period homes, so we organise deliveries, protect pathways and keep neighbours in mind. We also factor in local considerations in the London Borough of Croydon, such as boundary heights, tree constraints and conservation sensitivities where relevant. The aim is a family garden that’s safe, compliant and built to last.
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Costs vary with size, access and the equipment you choose. As a guide, a simple family layout with lawn improvements and safe edging often starts around £3,000–£7,000. Adding soft surfacing, raised beds and lighting typically sits in the £7,000–£15,000 range. Larger gardens with levelling, drainage, premium paving, and play installations can be £15,000–£30,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A lawn refresh with minor edging and a small play zone can be completed in about a week. If you’re adding level changes, drainage, new patios, or multiple zones (lawn, wildlife area, growing beds and soft surfacing), allow 2–4 weeks. Timings also depend on access in SE19, weather, and lead times for specialist surfacing or play equipment.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as lawns, planting, patios and most play equipment. However, rules can apply if you’re in a conservation area, altering boundary treatments, building raised platforms, or working near protected trees. Some structures have height and location limits, and listed buildings can require extra care. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check constraints, and advise when you should confirm details with the London Borough of Croydon before work begins.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering issues such as structural failure from incorrect installation. That includes elements like paving bases, edging, retaining details and constructed features, where specified. Products and play equipment may carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we’ll pass on and explain. We also provide aftercare guidance for lawns and planting so your garden stays safe, tidy and resilient.
We can combine lawn space with soft surfaces (rubber mulch, wet-pour, or play-grade bark), plus safe edging and non-slip paving for seating areas. Popular options include raised timber or brick planters for growing spaces, wildlife corners with logs and native planting, and discreet storage for toys. We also design around trampolines, sandpits and climbing frames with proper fall zones. We’ll recommend choices based on budget, maintenance preferences and how your family uses the garden.
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