Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Marylebone built for learning, play and long-term safety. From adventure play to quiet zones, we design and install spaces that work for pupils and staff.
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Marylebone schools need outdoor spaces that are safe, robust and inspiring. We create playground design, outdoor classrooms and wildlife gardens that suit busy sites near Baker Street and Marylebone High Street. Whether you want growing areas for curriculum use or calm, shaded quiet zones, we plan every detail around supervision, flow and safeguarding. Our builds prioritise durability without compromising on design quality.
Working across the school grounds Marylebone area, we’re used to tight courtyards, shared access and noise-sensitive neighbours. Local sites often sit behind Georgian townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, which can mean narrow gates, basement lightwells and protected boundaries. We tailor layouts to maximise usable space, improve drainage and keep surfaces even for year-round use. Designs can be sympathetic to heritage settings while still meeting modern play and sports needs.
We start with a site survey and risk-led design, then provide clear drawings, specifications and a phased programme to minimise disruption. Installation is managed by an experienced foreman, with safeguarding-conscious working practices and tidy handovers. You’ll receive product data sheets, maintenance guidance and a documented sign-off for surfacing and fixings. Clients choose us for straightforward communication, dependable scheduling and workmanship backed by warranty.
School sites in W1 often have restricted access, controlled parking and timed deliveries, especially near Regent’s Park and key routes. We plan logistics around City of Westminster requirements, neighbours and school timetables. Ground conditions can vary from compacted sub-bases to tree-root zones, so we specify the right build-up for safe surfacing and sports areas. Where boundaries are period brickwork or railings, we protect finishes and keep fixing methods sympathetic.
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Costs vary with size, surfacing type and the amount of groundworks needed. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g., a quiet zone, planters and paths) often start from £5,000–£15,000. Wet-pour safe surfacing typically ranges from £90–£160 per m², while MUGA or sports surfacing can be £120–£250 per m² depending on base works, drainage and line marking. We provide itemised estimates after a site survey.
Typical projects run from 2–8 weeks on site, depending on scope and access. A small playground refresh might take 1–2 weeks, while a full scheme with outdoor classrooms, sports surfaces, drainage and planting is usually 4–8 weeks. Lead times for specialist equipment and surfacing can add 2–6 weeks. Timescales are influenced by term-time working constraints, delivery windows in W1, and weather during groundworks.
Many school ground improvements are permitted, but it depends on the site, boundary treatments, lighting, fencing heights and whether the building is listed or in a conservation area. In City of Westminster, conditions can be stricter around noise, appearance and tree protection. We review constraints early, advise on what may need approval, and can support drawings and specifications for submissions. We also check drainage and surface water requirements before work starts.
We include a 10-year workmanship warranty on our installation, covering defects caused by poor fitting or construction methods. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products such as wet-pour systems, artificial turf, timber structures and sports surfacing, with terms varying by brand and usage. We provide handover documentation and maintenance guidance to keep warranties valid. Any snagging issues reported promptly are scheduled in quickly and resolved professionally.
Options include wet-pour and rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play zones, and permeable sports surfaces with line marking. For outdoor classrooms we can install timber or steel pergolas, seating circles, chalk walls and sheltered storage. Wildlife gardens often use native hedging, log piles, ponds (where appropriate) and pollinator planting, while growing areas can be raised beds or allotment-style plots. We help you choose based on age groups, maintenance, drainage and budget.
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