Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Hither Green that support learning, play and wellbeing. From adventure play to quiet zones, we create safe, durable spaces schools can rely on.
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Schools around SE13 need outdoor spaces that work hard every day, whatever the weather. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and sports surfaces that suit pupil numbers, supervision lines and safeguarding. With projects near Hither Green station and Mountsfield Park, we understand the practicalities of busy drop-off times and tight access. Every element is planned to reduce maintenance while keeping children engaged.
Hither Green is a popular family area with excellent schools and a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis. That variety often means school sites include older boundary walls, mature trees and uneven levels that need careful setting-out. We’re used to working within compact plots and alongside neighbouring homes in Lee, Lewisham and Grove Park. Our designs respect existing character while adding modern, compliant play and learning features.
We start with a site survey, drainage checks and a clear layout plan, then provide a phased programme to minimise disruption during term time. You’ll get transparent specifications for safe surfacing, edging, fencing interfaces and accessibility. Our team keeps sites tidy, communicates daily, and completes snagging promptly. Local clients choose us for dependable scheduling, robust build quality and aftercare that keeps spaces performing.
Working across the London Borough of Lewisham, we plan for clay-heavy soils, tree roots and surface water management that can affect play areas. Access around SE13 can be tight, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to reduce congestion near Manor Park and surrounding residential streets. We also factor in safeguarding routes, secure gates and clear sightlines. The result is school grounds Hither Green area teams can manage confidently day to day.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is required. As a guide, small upgrades such as safe surfacing repairs or a quiet zone may start from £3,000–£8,000. Mid-sized schemes with playground design, edging and drainage often fall around £15,000–£40,000. Larger projects including outdoor classrooms, sports surfaces and multiple zones can be £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets.
Timescales depend on scope and site constraints. Minor works like adding a growing area or replacing a section of safe surfacing typically take 2–5 days. A full playground redesign with drainage and new zones often takes 3–6 weeks. Larger programmes with sports surfacing, outdoor classrooms and multiple activity areas can run 6–12+ weeks. Lead times for specialist surfacing and play equipment, weather and access restrictions also affect scheduling.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but it depends on the site, boundaries, lighting, fencing heights and any structures such as shelters or outdoor classroom canopies. If your school is near protected trees or within special constraints, extra permissions may apply. We check the London Borough of Lewisham requirements, review any relevant conditions, and advise on what needs consent. Where needed, we can supply drawings and specifications to support applications.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, covering defects caused by installation issues under normal use. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for specialist items such as play equipment, artificial grass, resin-bound systems or sports surfacing, and we’ll explain these clearly at quotation stage. We also offer a structured handover with maintenance guidance to protect performance. Any snagging identified after completion is handled promptly.
We tailor each scheme to the school’s age groups, curriculum and supervision needs. Popular options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, timber or recycled plastic edging, and multi-use sports surfaces. For learning, we design outdoor classrooms with seating, shade and storage, plus wildlife gardens, ponds (where suitable) and raised growing beds. We provide samples, layout visuals and phased options so you can choose confidently.
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