School Grounds in New Cross designed for safer play, better learning and year-round enjoyment. From adventure play to quiet zones, we create spaces children love and schools can maintain.
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New Cross schools and community sites need outdoor spaces that cope with heavy daily use while staying inspiring. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and growing areas that support curriculum and play. Working near New Cross station and Goldsmiths University, we’re used to busy streets, tight access and fast-paced timetables. Every layout is planned around supervision lines, inclusive play and safe movement.
The school grounds New Cross area includes a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted flats, and many sites have compact footprints and boundary constraints. We’re experienced with courtyards, long narrow plots and multi-level spaces common around Deptford and Brockley. Where space is limited, we use smart zoning to fit sports surfaces, quiet zones and wildlife gardens without crowding. Materials are chosen for durability, slip resistance and easy maintenance.
Our process starts with a site survey, risk-aware concept plan and clear phasing to minimise disruption. We provide transparent specifications for safe surfacing, drainage and edging, then manage installation with tidy working practices and safeguarding-aware scheduling. Homeowners, PTAs and site managers trust us for consistent communication and dependable workmanship. You’ll receive a handover pack plus aftercare guidance to keep the space performing.
We regularly work across the London Borough of Lewisham, including SE14, where access can be tight and parking controlled. Ground conditions vary, so we assess levels, drainage and sub-bases carefully before installing sports or safe surfacing. We also plan deliveries and waste removal around school drop-off times and local restrictions near Deptford Park. Designs are tailored to boundary lines, existing trees and neighbouring properties.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, small upgrades (quiet zone seating, planters, minor surfacing) often start from £3,000–£8,000. Mid-size playground refurbishments with safe surfacing and equipment typically range £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can be £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets.
Timescales depend on scope, weather and whether works are phased around term time. Minor works can take 2–5 days, while a typical playground refresh is often 2–4 weeks including groundworks and curing times. Full redevelopments with sports surfaces, drainage, fencing and multiple zones commonly run 6–10 weeks. We agree a programme in advance and can schedule noisy work outside peak school hours where needed.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but rules can change depending on fencing heights, lighting, structures, drainage outfalls and whether the site has special constraints. In the London Borough of Lewisham, we’ll help you check any planning requirements and advise on building control or play equipment standards where relevant. If you’re in a conservation area or near sensitive boundaries, we’ll adapt designs and documentation accordingly.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on agreed installation elements, covering defects linked to our build quality such as sub-base preparation, edging and specified construction methods. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll provide these in your handover pack. The warranty doesn’t cover vandalism, misuse or lack of routine maintenance, but we can offer maintenance plans and inspections.
Options include wetpour rubber, rubber mulch, resin-bound surfacing, artificial grass for play, and line-marked sports surfaces. For outdoor classrooms we can add timber or composite seating, pergolas, canopies and storage. Wildlife gardens often use native planting, log piles, ponds (where appropriate) and bug hotels, while growing areas can include raised beds and polytunnels. We guide you through durability, maintenance, inclusivity and budget to choose the best mix.
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