School Grounds in Holland Park should feel inspiring, robust and safe for every age group. We design and build play, learning and sports spaces that stand up to daily use, with finishes chosen for longevity and easy maintenance.
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Fine Landscaping delivers complete school grounds upgrades across W11 and W14, from safe surfacing to wildlife gardens and growing areas. Whether you’re close to Holland Park or near the Design Museum, we plan spaces that support curriculum, wellbeing and active play. Our designs combine clear supervision lines with varied zones, including quiet areas and adventure play. Every element is specified for heavy footfall and straightforward upkeep.
The Holland Park area includes large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period properties, and many schools operate within tight boundaries and mature landscapes. We’re used to working around established trees, heritage walls and sensitive neighbouring properties in Kensington and Notting Hill. Where space is limited, we maximise function with multi-use sports surfaces and compact outdoor classrooms. Planting palettes are selected to suit formal settings while still encouraging biodiversity.
We start with a site survey, safeguarding-friendly layout plan and a clear phasing schedule to minimise disruption. You’ll receive material samples, risk-aware detailing for edges and falls, and a practical maintenance handover. Our team keeps communication tight from design through snagging, with tidy working practices and dependable timelines. Local clients trust us for durable construction, transparent scopes and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, access can be restricted and parking controls are strict, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. Many sites sit beside period buildings, so we use low-vibration methods where needed and protect existing masonry and roots. We also factor in mature tree canopies common near Holland House and Kyoto Garden-style planting preferences. Our specifications prioritise drainage, slip resistance and easy cleaning for busy term-time use.
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Budgets vary by size, specification and how many zones you’re upgrading. As a guide, small improvements such as a quiet zone, planters and minor surfacing often start from £7,500–£20,000. A mid-sized playground redesign with safe surfacing and some equipment typically falls around £25,000–£80,000. Larger schemes combining sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and multiple areas can range from £90,000–£250,000+ depending on groundworks and drainage.
Timescales depend on design approvals, lead times for equipment and the amount of groundworks required. A focused upgrade (for example, safe surfacing and a small outdoor classroom) often takes 1–3 weeks on site. A full playground redesign with drainage, edging, planting and multiple zones is commonly 4–10 weeks. We can phase works around term dates and prioritise safeguarding, access routes and weather-sensitive surfacing installations.
Many school grounds works are permitted, particularly like-for-like surfacing, planting, and minor landscape changes. However, permissions can be needed for new structures, fencing, lighting, significant level changes or works near protected trees. If your site is within a conservation area or linked to a listed building, extra checks may apply. We review constraints early, advise on what’s likely required, and can support drawings and documentation for council submissions.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our landscaping workmanship, covering installation quality such as sub-bases, edging, laying and construction details when used as intended. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll supply the paperwork at handover. We also offer a snagging visit to address settling or minor adjustments. Clear maintenance guidance helps protect performance and extend lifespan.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, artificial grass for play zones, resin-bound paths, and porous asphalt for sports and circulation. For learning spaces, we design outdoor classrooms with timber or composite seating, pergolas, chalk walls and storage. Wildlife gardens can feature native hedging, log habitats, pondless water features and sensory planting. We help you choose finishes based on age range, durability, slip resistance, drainage and maintenance capacity.
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