Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Keston that are inspiring, durable and safe. From adventure play to outdoor classrooms, we design spaces pupils love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Schools around Keston need outdoor spaces that work hard in every season, from PE to quiet reading corners. We create playground design, safe surfacing and sports surfaces that stand up to daily use while staying easy to maintain. Local projects often draw inspiration from nearby Keston Common and the landscape around Keston Ponds. Whether you’re upgrading a tired yard or planning a full transformation, we’ll tailor the layout to your site and age groups.
Our team knows the school grounds Keston area well, including Hayes, Farnborough and Downe, and we plan with access, safeguarding and term-time routines in mind. Keston’s mix of period cottages, large detached houses and country homes often means schools sit on generous plots with mature boundaries and varied levels. We’re experienced at working around established trees, sloping edges and older drainage runs. The result is a cohesive outdoor environment that feels considered rather than piecemeal.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and clear phasing so the school can stay operational. You’ll receive a detailed specification for surfacing, edging, drainage and play equipment, plus a programme that fits holidays where possible. Our installations are built for longevity, with tidy handovers and practical maintenance guidance for caretakers. Many local clients choose us because we communicate clearly, keep sites secure, and deliver what we promise—typically within a 30-minute run from our base.
We regularly work on school grounds in London Borough of Bromley and understand local expectations around safety surfacing, drainage and neighbour considerations. In BR2, access can be tight on village lanes, so we plan deliveries, parking and safeguarding barriers carefully. Ground conditions vary from compacted sub-bases to heavier clay pockets, which affects how we build up sports surfaces and paths. We also design around mature trees and conservation-minded settings near places like Caesars Well and Holwood House.
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Costs depend on size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is required. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g., a quiet zone or small safe-surfaced area) often start around £3,000–£8,000. Mid-sized playground refurbishments with safe surfacing and new features commonly fall between £15,000–£40,000. Larger schemes combining sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms, drainage and multiple zones can be £50,000–£150,000+.
Typical timescales range from 1–2 weeks for a small surfacing or fencing package, to 3–6 weeks for a full playground redesign with multiple zones. Larger projects with sports surfaces, drainage upgrades and extensive landscaping can take 6–12+ weeks. Lead times for equipment and surfacing materials also matter. We can phase works to suit term dates and often schedule disruptive tasks for half-term or holidays.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can require consent—particularly taller structures, significant earthworks, lighting, changes to access, or works near protected trees. If your site is close to sensitive areas or has planning conditions, extra checks may be needed. We review constraints early, advise on likely requirements, and can support drawings and specifications for any submissions to the London Borough of Bromley where applicable.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as sub-bases, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll provide the paperwork at handover. The warranty covers defects arising from installation, not accidental damage, misuse, vandalism or unauthorised alterations. We also offer maintenance guidance to protect performance.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play zones, and line-marked sports surfaces. For learning spaces, we design outdoor classrooms with pergolas, seating, chalk walls and storage, plus wildlife gardens with native planting and habitat features. Adventure play can include timber trails, boulders, mounds and balance elements. We help you choose based on age range, supervision, drainage, maintenance capacity and budget, then produce a clear, buildable design.
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