Pet Friendly Gardens in Shortlands built for real life with dogs and cats. We create durable lawns, secure boundaries and easy-clean zones that look smart year-round.
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Life around Shortlands station and the leafy streets near Ravensbourne calls for gardens that stay tidy, even with paws racing through them. We design pet-safe outdoor spaces that balance style with practical features such as dog runs, digging areas and shaded rest spots. Every layout is planned to reduce muddy patches and protect borders. The result is a garden your pets can enjoy without your weekends disappearing into cleaning and repairs.
Shortlands has a mix of large Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties, many with generous rear gardens and side access. We tailor pet friendly gardens shortlands area projects to the way these plots are used—family entertaining, children’s play, and daily dog exercise. Where space allows, we create clear routes for zoomies and calm corners for older pets. Planting is chosen carefully to avoid common toxins and to cope with enthusiastic sniffing.
We start with a site visit to understand your pet’s habits, escape risks and the way water moves across the garden. Then we propose a clear plan covering surfaces, fencing, planting and drainage, with options to match your budget. Our builds are tidy, well-managed and scheduled to minimise disruption, and we keep you updated at each stage. Homeowners choose us for reliable workmanship, transparent specifications and a finish that lasts.
Gardens in BR2 often combine mature trees, sloping sections and older drainage, so we plan levels and water run-off carefully. Access can be tight on some Victorian roads, so we organise deliveries and parking to keep disruption down. We also consider boundary conditions and sightlines typical of Edwardian and 1930s plots. If any works touch shared fences or front boundaries, we help you stay aligned with local expectations in the pet friendly gardens in London Borough of Bromley.
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Costs vary with size, access and the features you choose. As a guide, a small refresh with tough turf, planting tweaks and minor surfacing can start from £2,000–£5,000. Mid-sized gardens with secure fencing, drainage improvements and new paving often sit around £6,000–£15,000. Larger Edwardian plots with dog runs, bespoke gates, lighting and water features can be £15,000–£35,000+.
Most projects take 1–3 weeks on site, depending on complexity. A straightforward lawn and border upgrade may be completed in 3–5 days, while fencing, new patios and drainage usually push it to 2 weeks. Larger schemes with level changes, dog runs and water features can take 3–6 weeks. Weather, curing times for paving, and lead times for gates or specialist materials can affect the schedule.
Most garden landscaping—lawns, patios, planting, and like-for-like fencing—falls under permitted development. Planning is more likely if you’re changing boundary heights along a highway, installing certain front garden walls/railings, or adding significant structures. Water features and dog runs are usually fine, but drainage and electrics must be done correctly. We flag any potential issues early and can advise what to check with the London Borough of Bromley.
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping elements such as paving installation, retaining edges and built structures, provided they’re used and maintained as advised. We also specify materials from trusted suppliers with their own product guarantees where available. Living elements like turf and plants are assessed separately because establishment depends on watering, weather and pet behaviour. We’ll explain what’s covered before work begins.
Popular choices include durable turf or reinforced grass systems, porcelain or textured sandstone for easy-clean patios, and composite or treated timber fencing with secure gates. For dogs, we can add a defined run with permeable surfacing, plus a designated digging pit with clean sand/soil. Planting focuses on non-toxic, resilient varieties and protected borders. We’ll recommend options based on your pet’s size, habits, and how you use the garden day to day.
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