School Grounds in Cheam designed for learning, play and long-term durability. From adventure play to quiet zones and sports surfaces, we deliver safe, inspiring spaces that work every day.
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Cheam schools and nurseries benefit from grounds that support both curriculum and wellbeing. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and growing areas that suit your site and age groups. Whether you’re close to Cheam Village or bordering Nonsuch Park, we create spaces that feel purposeful, robust and easy to supervise. Our layouts balance active zones with calmer areas so pupils can reset and refocus.
The Cheam area includes everything from compact sites near SM2 to larger plots around SM3 and Worcester Park. We’re used to working around established trees, level changes and tight access typical of older plots near conservation areas. For nearby period cottages, 1930s houses and executive homes, we also provide sympathetic boundary treatments and planting that looks smart from the street. The result is a school environment that complements local character while meeting modern safety needs.
We start with a site survey, risk-led concept plan and clear phasing to keep the school running safely. Every build includes compliant safe surfacing, tidy handovers and practical maintenance guidance for caretakers. Homeowners and school teams choose us because we communicate clearly, protect existing features and deliver to agreed timelines. With our local base just 20 minutes away, aftercare and follow-up visits are straightforward.
We know the school grounds Cheam area often has clay-heavy soils, which affects drainage and base preparation. Access can be restricted on residential roads near Cheam Recreation Ground, so we plan deliveries, parking and safeguarding routes in advance. For school grounds in London Borough of Sutton, we align designs with site constraints, neighbour considerations and term-time working. Our specifications prioritise low-maintenance planting and hardwearing finishes for year-round use.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and equipment. As a guide, small upgrades (quiet zone, planters, minor safe surfacing) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-size playground refurbishments with safe surfacing and new features typically fall around £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes combining sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and adventure play can be £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets and phases.
Most projects run from 1–2 weeks for targeted upgrades to 4–10 weeks for full playground and curriculum-area refurbishments. Timescales depend on groundworks, drainage requirements, curing times for surfacing, and lead times for bespoke play equipment. We can phase works around term dates and access routes, and we’ll provide a programme that highlights noisy works, delivery days and any temporary closures needed for safety.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can require approval—particularly large structures, lighting, fencing changes, or works near protected trees and conservation areas. We review your site constraints, check any lease or academy trust requirements, and advise when a planning application or tree consent may be needed. If approvals are required, we can supply drawings and specifications to support submissions and compliance.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, covering issues arising from installation faults under normal use. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll pass these on with clear documentation. We also offer a practical snagging visit after completion to address minor settling or adjustments, helping your grounds stay safe and presentable.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial sports turf, and durable tarmac or polymeric surfaces with markings. For learning spaces, we design outdoor classrooms with timber seating, pergolas, chalkboards and storage, plus raised beds for growing areas. Wildlife gardens can include native hedging, log habitats and pollinator planting. We guide you through age-appropriate layouts, maintenance needs and budget-friendly phasing.
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