Family Friendly Gardens in Victoria built for real family life, not just photos. We create safe play areas, soft surfaces and generous lawn space that work in SW1 gardens. From sandpits to wildlife corners, every detail is designed for everyday use.
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Victoria’s gardens often need to do a lot in a compact footprint, especially around Victoria Street and near Victoria station. We design family spaces that balance play, planting and practical access, so the garden feels calm even on busy days. Whether you want a trampoline zone, a sandpit, or a simple lawn for ball games, we plan it to be safe and easy to maintain. Expect smart layouts that suit how your household actually uses the space.
Across SW1 you’ll find everything from mansion blocks with shared courtyards to Georgian townhouses with long, narrow gardens, plus modern apartments with terraces. That mix affects drainage, privacy, and how materials can be brought through the property. Our team is used to working around tight side returns, basement lightwells and communal access rules. If you’re in Pimlico or Belgravia, we’ll tailor the design so it complements the building and maximises usable space.
We start with a site visit to map levels, sunlight, and safe sightlines from the kitchen or living room. You’ll receive a clear design and itemised proposal, with options for phased installation if you prefer. Our installers keep sites tidy, protect internal routes, and communicate daily so there are no surprises. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, transparent scheduling, and a finish that stands up to family use.
In the family friendly gardens victoria area, access and parking can be the biggest constraint, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Many properties in the City of Westminster have restricted access, shared entrances or listed features, and we adapt construction methods accordingly. Ground conditions vary, with shaded courtyards and compacted sub-bases common around mansion blocks. We specify drainage, soil improvement and robust materials to keep surfaces safe and usable year-round.
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Costs vary with size, access and how many play features you include. As a guide, a small SW1 courtyard refresh with soft surfacing and planting may start around £4,000–£8,000. Mid-size gardens with new lawn, edging, lighting and a dedicated play zone often fall between £10,000–£25,000. Larger townhouse gardens with level changes, drainage, climbing frames and bespoke joinery can be £30,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks for a straightforward redesign, such as new lawn, soft surfacing and a small play area. More complex schemes with drainage upgrades, retaining edges, lighting, and multiple zones typically take 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access through the property, waste removal logistics, curing times for bases, and lead times for equipment like trampolines or climbing frames.
Many garden upgrades are permitted development, including lawns, planting, and most play equipment, but there are exceptions. In the City of Westminster you may need extra checks if your home is listed, in a conservation area, or if you’re altering boundaries, adding tall structures, or installing significant lighting. We flag likely constraints early, advise on best practice, and can help you confirm requirements with the council before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving, edging, sub-bases and built structures, when used and maintained as advised. Manufacturer warranties apply to products like artificial turf, play equipment, and lighting components. We also offer a post-completion check to address any snagging, and we’ll explain care steps for lawns, soft surfaces and planting to keep everything performing well.
We can combine natural turf or high-quality artificial grass, resin-bound or rubber crumb play surfacing, and robust paving for pushchairs and scooters. Popular options include sunken or in-ground trampolines, timber climbing frames, sandpits with lids, and raised beds for growing spaces. For wildlife areas we add native planting, bug hotels and small log piles. We help you choose based on safety, shade, maintenance, and how your family uses the garden.
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