School Grounds in Kensington designed for learning, play and long-term safety. From adventure play to outdoor classrooms, we deliver robust, beautiful spaces that meet school needs.
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Fine Landscaping creates high-performing school grounds for Kensington settings where space, safety and appearance all matter. Whether you’re close to Kensington Gardens or managing a site near Kensington High Street, we design outdoor areas that work hard every day. Our team delivers playground design, outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and growing areas that support learning and wellbeing. Expect thoughtful layouts, durable materials and clear, child-friendly zoning.
The Kensington area features stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, and many schools operate on constrained plots with shared access. We’re used to tight side passages, basement-level courtyards and sensitive boundaries common around South Kensington and Holland Park. For schools in W8 and W14, we plan logistics to minimise disruption and keep routes clear. Every scheme is tailored to the building style, safeguarding requirements and daily movement patterns on site.
Our process starts with a site survey, risk-focused design workshop and a phased programme that fits term dates. We specify safe surfacing, sports surfaces and planting that can handle heavy use, with clear maintenance guidance for caretakers. You’ll receive transparent proposals, schedules and method statements, plus regular updates throughout the build. Local clients choose us for tidy working practices, reliable handovers and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We regularly work across the school grounds Kensington area, where access can be restricted and parking is controlled. In the school grounds in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we plan deliveries, apply for suspensions where needed, and keep neighbours informed. Ground conditions vary from compacted sub-bases to mature tree root zones, especially near parks and garden squares. Our designs account for drainage, tree protection and safe circulation routes.
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Costs vary by size, specification and safeguarding requirements. As a guide, small upgrades such as safe surfacing repairs or a quiet zone can start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-size playground redesigns with equipment, edging and drainage are often £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes combining sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and multiple zones typically range from £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets.
Timescales depend on access, phasing and the scope of surfacing and groundwork. Minor works can take 2–5 days, while a new play area or outdoor classroom is commonly 2–6 weeks. Full school grounds refurbishments with sports surfacing, drainage and multiple zones often take 6–12 weeks. Lead times for bespoke equipment, council permissions for parking, and weather can affect the programme. We plan around term dates where possible.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like surfacing, planting, and minor layout changes. However, larger structures, fencing changes, lighting, or works affecting trees can require consent, and listed buildings or conservation areas are common locally. We review your site constraints, check relevant RBKC guidance, and advise what applications may be needed. Where approvals are required, we can support drawings and documentation to keep the process smooth.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installed school grounds elements, covering issues arising from installation defects under normal use. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist sports products, and we’ll explain these clearly in your proposal. We also offer a handover pack with care instructions to protect your investment. If snagging is needed after completion, we schedule it promptly.
We design around your curriculum, space and supervision needs. Popular options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, artificial grass with shockpad, resin-bound paths, and robust timber or recycled-plastic edging. For outdoor classrooms, we specify pergolas, sail shades, seating circles and chalkboard or storage features. Wildlife gardens can include native hedging, ponds (where appropriate), log habitats and pollinator planting. We present mood boards and samples to finalise choices.
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