Pet Friendly Gardens in Holland Park should look elegant and work hard for real life with pets. We design safe, stylish outdoor spaces with durable lawns, secure boundaries and easy-clean finishes that suit W11 and W14 homes.
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Living near Holland Park and the Kyoto Garden means outdoor space matters, but it must also cope with muddy paws and playful zoomies. Our pet-focused designs balance smart planting with practical surfaces, so your garden stays tidy and welcoming. From secure fencing to dedicated dog runs and shaded rest spots, we plan every detail around your pet’s habits. The result is a garden that looks refined and feels effortless day to day.
Holland Park properties often include large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period homes with mature boundaries and varied levels. We regularly work across Kensington and Notting Hill where gardens can be long, narrow, or split across terraces. These layouts benefit from clear zones: a robust lawn for play, a discreet digging area, and easy-clean routes back to the house. We also consider privacy, heritage character and how to keep finishes sympathetic to traditional architecture.
We start with a site visit to understand access, drainage, and how your pets use the space, then produce a practical design with material samples. Installation is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy working practices and clear handover guidance for pet-safe aftercare. We only specify non-toxic plants where pets roam and we build in longevity through proper bases and drainage. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable communication, craftsmanship and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access can be tight and parking restrictions are common, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many W11 and W14 gardens sit behind period façades with steps, basements or raised terraces, which affects levels and drainage. We often improve run-off with permeable build-ups and discreet channeling to keep paws and floors cleaner. Finishes are chosen to complement Victorian detailing while staying robust for pets.
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Costs vary with garden size, access, and the features you choose. As a guide, a small pet-friendly refresh (turf repair, planting changes and minor surfacing) often starts around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-size upgrades with secure fencing, new paving and drainage are commonly £8,000–£20,000. Larger period gardens with dog runs, lighting, water features and full landscaping can range from £25,000–£60,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on scope. A straightforward lawn replacement and planting update can be completed in 3–7 days. Adding fencing, easy-clean paving, a dog run and drainage typically takes 2–4 weeks, especially where access is restricted. Timescales also depend on curing time for bases, weather, and whether we’re working around existing trees, levels or listed-style details.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing paving, adding planting, and installing low fencing within typical limits. However, rules can change for front boundaries, higher fences, works near highways, or where properties are listed or in conservation areas. Water features and lighting can also need careful placement. We flag any likely constraints early, check guidance for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and recommend formal advice if required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving build-ups, edging, retaining details and installed fencing structures (subject to normal use and care). We also pass on relevant manufacturer guarantees for products and materials. Living elements like turf and plants are covered for establishment issues where appropriate, provided aftercare guidance is followed and pets are introduced gradually to new areas.
Popular choices include hard-wearing turf or reinforced lawn systems, porcelain or textured sandstone paving for easy cleaning, and composite or treated timber fencing with pet-safe gate latches. We can add a discreet dog run, a designated digging pit with clean sand/soil, and shaded spots using pergolas or small trees. For water, we recommend shallow, recirculating features with safe edges. We help you compare options to match your home’s style and your pet’s routines.
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