Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Battersea that inspire learning, play and wellbeing. From adventure play to quiet zones and safe surfacing, we create spaces pupils love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Battersea schools need outdoor spaces that work hard all year—especially with busy timetables and limited footprints. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and sports surfaces with durability and safeguarding in mind. Whether you’re near Battersea Park or the redevelopment around Battersea Power Station, we tailor layouts to your site and supervision lines. Expect practical zoning, clear circulation routes and robust finishes.
The Battersea mix of Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and luxury new builds often means tight access, shared boundaries and strict noise considerations. In the Nine Elms and Queenstown neighbourhoods, we regularly work around constrained service yards, basement plant areas and delivery restrictions. We also account for high footfall and the need for easy-to-clean, low-maintenance surfaces. Our team is based just 25 minutes away, so site visits and follow-ups are straightforward.
We start with a measured survey, safeguarding-led risk review and a concept plan that balances play value with supervision. You’ll receive a clear specification, programme and phasing options to keep the school running, plus transparent costs. Installation is managed by a dedicated site lead with tidy working practices and daily handovers. Local schools and homeowners trust us for consistent communication, quality workmanship and aftercare that keeps spaces performing.
We’re used to Battersea access challenges—narrow gates, controlled parking and timed deliveries around SW11 and SW8. Ground conditions can vary from compacted made ground to heavy clay, so we specify drainage, sub-bases and edging accordingly. We also factor in Wandsworth requirements for waste removal, noise management and working hours. Where sites sit near busy routes like Clapham Junction, we plan safe logistics and secure storage.
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Costs depend on scope, surfacing type and access. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g., safe surfacing repairs and minor play features) often start around £8,000–£20,000. Mid-size schemes with new zones, planting and drainage commonly fall between £25,000–£80,000. Larger projects including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and multiple areas can be £100,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site survey.
Timescales vary by complexity and whether works are phased around term time. Minor surfacing or small play installations can take 1–2 weeks. A typical multi-zone scheme with drainage, planting and new features often takes 3–8 weeks. Larger builds with sports surfacing, structures and extensive groundwork may run 8–14 weeks. Access constraints, weather, curing times and lead times for equipment can all affect the programme.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but it depends on the site, structures and any heritage or boundary constraints. Items like larger shelters, fencing changes, lighting, significant level alterations or works near protected trees can require consent. We review your site, advise on likely requirements and help prepare drawings and specifications if an application is needed. We also plan works to meet safeguarding, access and noise expectations.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering issues caused by installation defects such as sub-base failure, edging movement or poor laying (subject to normal use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply separately to play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll pass those documents to you on completion. We also offer maintenance plans to protect performance and appearance long-term.
Options include wetpour and rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, permeable block paving, and durable sports surfaces such as MUGA systems. For learning and nature areas, we design raised growing beds, wildlife ponds (where suitable), log and boulder play, sensory planting and shaded outdoor classrooms. Quiet zones can use acoustic planting, pergolas and seating nooks. We’ll guide you through choices based on budget, maintenance, supervision and curriculum needs.
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