School Grounds in Kingston upon Thames designed for learning, play and long-term durability. From adventure play to quiet zones, we create safe, engaging outdoor spaces that pupils love.
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From the riverside near Kingston Bridge to schools around Surbiton, outdoor space needs to work harder than ever. Fine Landscaping designs and builds school grounds that support active play, calm breaks and curriculum learning. We deliver playground design, outdoor classrooms and safe surfacing with a premium finish. Every layout is planned to improve flow, supervision lines and daily usability.
The Kingston upon Thames area mixes Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments, and local schools often have similarly varied sites. Some grounds are compact with tight access, while others have larger fields needing robust sports surfaces and clear zoning. We tailor drainage, edging and surfacing specifications to suit each plot and its day-to-day wear. If you’re managing a site in KT1 or KT2, we’ll design for longevity and easy maintenance.
We start with a site survey, safeguarding-aware planning, and a clear proposal covering phases, materials and programme. Installation is scheduled to minimise disruption, with tidy working practices and safe segregation of work areas. Homeowners and school decision-makers trust us for transparent communication, dependable timelines and high standards of finish. You’ll also receive aftercare guidance so your new spaces stay safe and looking sharp.
Working across the school grounds Kingston upon Thames area, we plan around busy drop-off times, limited parking and tight access routes common near town-centre sites. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess levels, compaction and drainage before specifying bases and surfacing. We also align designs with expectations in the school grounds in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, including safety standards, boundaries and neighbour considerations. Our team is around 30 minutes away, which helps keep site support responsive.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how many zones you’re adding. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g. safe surfacing repairs and edging) often start from £3,000–£8,000. Mid-sized schemes with playground design, quiet zones and planting typically fall around £12,000–£35,000. Larger projects including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can be £40,000–£120,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks on site, depending on scope. A simple resurfacing or small play area can be completed in 3–7 working days, while multi-zone schemes with outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and growing areas often need 2–4 weeks. Larger sports surfaces, drainage works and phased builds can run 6–12 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, curing times and whether works must be scheduled around term dates.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can require consent, especially if you’re adding structures, fencing, significant lighting, or changes near boundaries and protected trees. If the site is in a sensitive area or has specific covenants, extra checks may apply. We’ll review your plans, advise on likely requirements, and help prepare information for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames where needed. We also factor in safety standards and safeguarding considerations.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as failed bases, poor levels, or edging movement. Manufacturer warranties also apply to many products (for example, certain surfacing systems and play equipment components). The warranty doesn’t cover misuse, vandalism, or damage from third-party works, but we can advise on repairs. You’ll receive care guidance to help protect surfaces and planting.
We offer a wide range, including wetpour or rubber mulch for safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass for multi-use play, and robust tarmac or polymeric sports surfaces. For learning spaces, popular options include timber outdoor classrooms, pergolas, chalkboard walls and seating circles. Wildlife gardens can include native hedging, log habitats and pollinator planting, while growing areas suit raised beds and secure storage. We’ll recommend options based on age groups, supervision, maintenance and budget.
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