Pet Friendly Gardens in Orpington that look smart and stand up to daily paws. We design safe planting, secure boundaries and practical surfaces for easy living.
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Orpington is made for family life, and that often includes a dog or curious cat. From Priory Gardens to walks near Orpington station, pets get plenty of exercise—so your garden needs to cope when they come home muddy and energetic. We create pet-first layouts with durable lawns, easy-clean surfaces and secure fencing that still suit the look of your home. If you’re in BR5 or BR6, we’ll tailor the design to your plot and routines.
Many Orpington homes are 1930s semis with long rear gardens, plus detached houses and newer estates around Petts Wood, St Mary Cray and Farnborough. Those garden shapes are ideal for dog runs, shaded corners and dedicated digging areas that keep borders intact. We also plan sensible routes from patio to lawn to reduce wear and tear on high-traffic lines. The result is a garden that works for pets without feeling like a kennel.
We start with a site visit to understand your pet’s behaviour—escaping, digging, chewing or sprinting—and map out safe zones. Then we specify non-toxic plants, robust edging and surfaces that rinse clean, along with shade spots and optional water features. You’ll get clear staging, tidy working practices and straightforward communication throughout. Fine Landscaping is based 30 minutes away, so support and aftercare are close at hand.
In the pet friendly gardens Orpington area, we often work with clay-heavy soils that can churn in winter, so we use stable sub-bases, drainage and hard-wearing turf choices. Access varies from side passages on 1930s semis to wider driveways on modern estates, which affects material delivery and waste removal planning. We also consider boundary heights, sightlines and neighbour proximity common across the London Borough of Bromley. Where needed, we help you align fencing and front access with local expectations and property style.
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Costs vary by size, groundworks and the features you choose. As a guide, a small refresh with pet-safe planting, minor fencing upgrades and an easy-clean zone may start around £2,500–£6,000. Mid-size gardens with new turf, robust edging, drainage improvements and a defined dog run are often £7,000–£15,000. Larger redesigns with new paving, fencing, lighting and water features can be £15,000–£30,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on how much groundwork is required. A simple fencing and surface upgrade may be completed in a few days, while full redesigns with drainage, new patios, turfing and planting usually take longer. Timescales are affected by access, waste removal, curing time for concrete bases, and whether we’re installing features like dog runs or water elements. We provide a clear programme before work starts.
Most garden landscaping—turfing, patios, planting, dog runs and typical boundary fencing—falls under permitted development. However, rules can apply if you’re changing levels significantly, adding structures near boundaries, or installing fencing above certain heights (especially at the front). If your property is listed or in a restricted area, extra checks may be needed. We’ll flag likely constraints early and can help you confirm requirements with the London Borough of Bromley.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping elements such as paving installation, sub-bases, edging and constructed features, provided they’re used and maintained as advised. Materials may also carry manufacturer guarantees, which we pass on. Soft landscaping like turf and plants is living material, so it’s covered differently and depends on weather and care. We’ll explain what’s included in writing before you proceed.
Popular choices include hard-wearing turf or reinforced lawn systems, porcelain or textured concrete paving for easy cleaning, and resin-bound or stabilised gravel for tidy pathways. For boundaries, we often specify secure timber fencing with pet-proof gaps and robust gates. Planting is selected for non-toxicity and resilience, with thorn-free options where pets brush past. We’ll recommend layouts for dog runs, shade spots and controlled digging areas based on your pet’s habits.
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