Pet Friendly Gardens in Dulwich that look beautiful and stand up to real life with pets. We design secure, non-toxic, easy-clean gardens with space to run, dig and relax. Built for Georgian and Victorian homes across SE21, SE22 and SE24.
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Life with pets is brilliant—until the lawn turns to mud and borders become a digging project. Our designs balance style with practicality, from durable turf and easy-clean paths to secure boundaries and shaded resting spots. We regularly work around East Dulwich and Dulwich Village, with gardens influenced by the greenery of Dulwich Park. Every layout is planned to keep pets safe while keeping your outdoor space looking premium.
Dulwich’s affluent village atmosphere and outstanding period architecture often comes with generous plots, side returns and mature planting. Georgian and Victorian houses in SE21 and SE22 can have long, narrow gardens that need smart zoning for play, planting and entertaining. Larger detached properties near West Dulwich and Herne Hill often benefit from dedicated dog runs and robust lawn systems. We tailor materials and planting to suit the character of each home without compromising pet safety.
We start with a site visit to understand pet behaviour, access points and wear patterns, then produce a clear plan and specification. Installation is handled by our in-house team, with tidy working practices and practical handover advice for maintenance. You’ll get honest recommendations on non-toxic plants, secure fencing details and surfaces that wash down easily. Local homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, high-end finishes and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Gardens across the London Borough of Southwark often have clay-heavy soils, which can compact and hold water under heavy pet use. We improve drainage, reinforce lawn sub-bases and specify surfaces that cope with year-round wear. Access and parking can be tight around Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich College, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Period properties also benefit from sympathetic edging and detailing that suits traditional brickwork and mature gardens.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a small pet-friendly refresh (tough turf, edging, minor planting) often starts around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-size redesigns with secure fencing, drainage improvements and easy-clean paving are commonly £8,000–£20,000. Larger Dulwich gardens with dog runs, bespoke gates, lighting and water features can be £25,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks from start on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward lawn and surface upgrade may be completed in 3–7 days, while full redesigns with fencing, drainage, planting and a dog run usually need 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by ground conditions, curing time for paving bases, custom joinery or gates, and weather—especially on clay soils.
Most garden landscaping—lawns, planting, patios and typical fencing—falls under permitted development. However, rules can apply to fence heights (especially front boundaries), listed buildings, conservation areas, and works near trees with protection orders. If you’re adding significant structures or altering levels and drainage, additional checks may be needed. We review your site, advise on likely requirements, and can help with any Southwark enquiries.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as paving construction, sub-bases, edging and built structures, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturer guarantees where applicable. Living elements like turf and plants are dependent on aftercare, weather and pet wear, but we give clear maintenance guidance and can provide ongoing care to help everything establish well.
Popular choices include reinforced turf systems or hard-wearing turf varieties, resin-bound or porcelain paths for easy cleaning, and robust brick or stone edging to protect borders. For security, we fit close-board fencing, metal railings with pet-proof mesh, and self-closing gates. Dog runs can use compacted gravel or artificial grass with proper drainage. We’ll recommend non-toxic planting and shade solutions that suit your garden’s style and sun levels.
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