Create a garden your pets can enjoy without wrecking your planting. Our Pet Friendly Gardens in Honor Oak blend robust surfaces, safe planting and smart layouts for everyday life. From dog runs to shady resting spots, we design for calm, clean outdoor living.
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Honor Oak’s sloping plots and busy family routines call for gardens that cope with paws, play and wet weather. We design pet-safe spaces that still look refined—ideal for homes near One Tree Hill or around Honor Oak Park station. Expect durable lawns, secure boundaries and planting that won’t worry you if a curious nose investigates. Every layout is tailored to how your pets actually use the garden.
We regularly work across SE23 and nearby Forest Hill, where Victorian terraces and Edwardian houses often have narrow side access and long, changeable gardens. 1930s semis can offer wider plots, perfect for dog runs, digging zones and separate entertaining areas. We plan routes, gates and surfaces so pets can move safely without turning the garden into a mud track. The result is a garden that suits period character while staying practical.
We start with a site visit to map sun, shade, drainage and your pet’s habits—digging, sprinting lines and favourite resting spots. You’ll receive a clear design and specification, with options for easy-clean surfaces, secure fencing and non-toxic planting. Our team keeps the site tidy and pet-safe during works, then walks you through care and maintenance. Local homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, reliable scheduling and craftsmanship that lasts.
Honor Oak gardens often sit on gradients, so we plan levels, drainage and anti-slip surfacing carefully. Access can be tight on terrace streets, so we organise deliveries, waste removal and tidy storage to minimise disruption. We also consider boundary heights, sightlines and neighbour relations typical in SE23. If any elements may affect front boundaries or shared walls, we’ll flag it early and advise on the best route.
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Costs vary with size, access and how much construction is needed. As a guide, a small refresh with pet-safe planting and lawn improvements may start from £1,500–£3,500. Mid-size gardens with new paving, fencing upgrades and drainage typically fall around £6,000–£15,000. Larger redesigns including dog runs, level changes and premium finishes can be £15,000–£35,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks once the design and materials are agreed. A simple lawn and planting upgrade can be completed in a few days, while fencing, paving and drainage works usually require 1–2 weeks. Full redesigns with levels, retaining edges or bespoke dog runs often take 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times for bases, and lead times for fencing or specialist surfaces.
Most garden improvements—lawns, planting, patios, paths and typical fencing—are usually permitted development. However, rules can apply to fence height near highways, listed buildings, conservation areas, and works affecting drainage or shared boundaries. If you’re adding significant level changes, large outbuildings or lighting, extra checks may be needed. We’ll review your plans for SE23, advise what’s likely permitted, and help you confirm requirements before work starts.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, such as properly constructed paving bases, edging, and structural elements we install. This covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from misuse, extreme weather events, or third-party alterations. Soft landscaping (turf and plants) is covered for establishment in line with the agreed care plan and seasonality. You’ll receive clear aftercare guidance to protect your investment.
Popular choices include hard-wearing turf or reinforced grass systems, porcelain or textured sandstone for easy cleaning, and composite or close-board fencing for secure boundaries. We can add dog runs with permeable bases, dedicated digging pits with clean sand/soil blends, and shaded zones using pergolas or small trees. For water features, we recommend shallow, pet-safe designs with protected pumps. We’ll match options to your pet, budget, and the style of your home.
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