Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Earlsfield with smart, safe spaces children love to use. From adventure play and quiet zones to sports surfaces and growing areas, we design for learning and play. Built to last, easy to maintain, and compliant with modern safety expectations.
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We create inspiring school environments across SW18, balancing safety, durability and creativity. Whether you’re near Earlsfield station or along Garratt Lane, we can transform tired tarmac and patchy grass into purposeful zones for play and outdoor learning. Our designs bring together adventure play, quiet areas and clear circulation routes to reduce congestion at busy times. The result is a site that works better for pupils, staff and parents.
Earlsfield’s village feel and strong transport links make access straightforward, but sites can be tight and busy at drop-off and pick-up. We’re used to working around Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and conversions that often sit close to school boundaries, so we plan deliveries and noise carefully. Many local schools have limited storage and narrow gates, so we select materials and plant sizes that can be handled efficiently. If your grounds sit near the River Wandle, we’ll also consider drainage and seasonal water movement in the design.
We start with a site survey, safeguarding-aware scheduling, and a clear plan for phasing works during term time or holidays. You’ll receive a detailed specification covering safe surfacing, sports surfacing, planting and maintenance needs, plus options for wildlife gardens and outdoor classrooms. Our teams work tidily, communicate daily, and protect existing assets such as fencing, trees and play equipment. Local clients trust us because we deliver what we promise, document progress, and hand over a site that’s ready to use.
Working in the London Borough of Wandsworth, we plan for controlled parking, neighbour proximity and narrow access routes common around SW18. Ground conditions can vary, especially closer to the River Wandle, so we assess levels, drainage and sub-bases before specifying surfacing. We also factor in busy routes such as Garratt Lane when scheduling deliveries. Our approach keeps sites safe, compliant and practical for day-to-day school use.
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Costs depend on size, surfacing type and how many zones you’re creating. As a guide, small upgrades such as a quiet zone or growing area often start from £3,000–£8,000. Playground redesigns with safe surfacing and equipment commonly range £15,000–£60,000+. Larger schemes including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can reach £80,000–£200,000+. We provide itemised options to match budget and priorities.
Timescales vary with access, weather and whether works are phased around term time. A single area such as safe surfacing or a wildlife garden typically takes 3–10 working days. A multi-zone scheme with playground design, sports surfacing and outdoor classroom elements is usually 3–8 weeks. Lead times for specialist surfacing and play equipment can add 2–6 weeks, so we programme early and keep you updated.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted development, but it depends on factors such as new structures, fencing heights, lighting, drainage changes and whether the site has any special designations. In the London Borough of Wandsworth, we also consider tree protection, boundary constraints and any conditions linked to the building or site. We’ll review requirements, advise on what’s likely needed, and help prepare drawings and specifications if an application is required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed landscaping elements, covering issues arising from installation defects. This includes items such as sub-base preparation, edging, paving and constructed features within the agreed specification. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like play equipment, artificial turf and specialist sports surfaces, and we pass these on in writing. We also offer aftercare guidance and scheduled check-ins if required.
We tailor designs to age groups, supervision needs and maintenance capacity. Popular options include wetpour and rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play zones, and durable sports surfaces such as MUGA systems. For learning spaces, we build timber outdoor classrooms, raised growing beds and sensory planting. Wildlife gardens can include log piles, native hedging and pondless habitats. We provide samples, safety-led specifications and clear pros/cons for each option.
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