Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Hayes (Bromley) that are safe, inspiring and built for daily use. From adventure play to quiet zones, we create spaces children love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Schools around Hayes Common and Norman Park need outdoor spaces that work in all seasons and for every age group. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and growing areas that support the curriculum as well as break-time fun. Whether you’re refreshing a tired play area or planning a full grounds upgrade, we focus on safety, flow and long-term durability. Our layouts balance active zones, quiet zones and clear supervision lines.
The Hayes (Bromley) area has a semi-rural feel, with large commons and established, leafy plots. Nearby you’ll see a mix of period cottages, 1930s properties and larger detached homes, which often influences school boundary treatments, access routes and planting style. We’re used to working where space is generous but ground conditions can vary, and where neighbours value considerate site management. For projects across BR2, we plan deliveries and working hours to minimise disruption.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and a clear phasing plan to keep the school running safely. You’ll receive transparent specifications for surfacing, sports areas and play equipment, plus maintenance guidance for planting and wildlife gardens. Our teams arrive on time, keep the site tidy and communicate daily progress with your nominated contact. Many local clients choose us for reliable workmanship, child-safe detailing and a finish that stands up to heavy use.
We understand the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Bromley, including access constraints near Hayes station and the need for tidy, well-managed sites. Ground conditions around commons can mean variable drainage, so we specify sub-bases and falls carefully for safe surfacing and sports areas. We also plan deliveries and parking to avoid peak school times and narrow residential roads. Designs are tailored to the area’s greener character, with robust planting that copes with shade and footfall.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and equipment. As a guide, small upgrades (new safe surfacing, edging and minor play features) often start from £8,000–£20,000. Mid-sized schemes with playground design, quiet zones and planting are commonly £25,000–£60,000. Full redevelopments including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can run £70,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budget and priorities.
Typical build programmes range from 1–2 weeks for a small resurfacing or play-zone refresh, to 4–8 weeks for multi-area schemes with drainage, planting and new equipment. Larger projects with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and phased working can take 8–12+ weeks. Timescales depend on groundworks, curing times for wet-pour, delivery lead times for equipment, and whether works must be scheduled around term dates.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can trigger approvals—such as significant fencing changes, lighting, large structures, or works affecting trees and boundaries. If your site is near protected trees or has specific constraints, extra checks may be needed. We review the scope early, advise on likely permissions, and can help prepare drawings and information for the London Borough of Bromley or your appointed consultants before work begins.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering defects linked to installation standards and materials we supply. This typically includes paving and kerbs, sub-bases, edging and certain constructed features, subject to correct use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment and specialist surfacing systems. On handover, we provide care guidance and can offer planned maintenance to protect performance.
We tailor designs to age groups and supervision needs. Popular options include wet-pour or rubber mulch for safe surfacing, resin-bound paths for clean access routes, and robust timber or recycled-plastic edging. For learning, we build outdoor classrooms with pergolas, seating circles and all-weather bases, plus raised growing beds and wildlife habitats. We’ll present concept layouts, samples and maintenance implications so you can choose confidently.
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