Fine Landscaping designs and builds School Grounds in New Malden for safer, smarter outdoor learning. From adventure play to quiet zones and sports surfaces, we create spaces pupils love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Schools around New Malden High Street and Manor Park need outdoor spaces that work hard every day. We create purposeful grounds that balance play value with safeguarding, drainage and easy supervision. Whether you’re upgrading a tired playground or adding outdoor classrooms, we plan layouts that reduce pinch points and improve flow. Every element is specified for durability and year-round use.
New Malden’s suburban mix of 1930s semis, Edwardian houses and modern apartments often sits alongside compact school sites with tight boundaries. That means clever zoning, robust edging and surfaces that cope with heavy footfall. We’re used to working with limited access routes and protecting neighbouring properties during deliveries and installation. Our designs also reflect the area’s vibrant community character, including the busy streets near the Korean restaurants and local shops.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and clear phasing to keep school days running smoothly. You’ll receive a detailed specification for safe surfacing, sports surfacing and play equipment, plus maintenance guidance. Our teams arrive prepared, keep the site tidy, and communicate daily with your nominated contact. Local schools and homeowners trust us for consistent workmanship, transparent pricing and a finish that lasts.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we plan for school-run traffic, controlled access and neighbour considerations. In KT3, ground conditions can vary, so we specify sub-bases and drainage to prevent puddling and surface movement. We also factor in on-street parking restrictions and delivery timing, especially near Beverley Park and busier routes. Our approach keeps projects safe, compliant and efficient.
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Costs vary with size, surfacing type and the amount of equipment or landscaping required. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g. safe surfacing repairs and minor zoning) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-size playground redesigns with new surfacing and features are commonly £15,000–£60,000. Larger schemes including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can run £60,000–£200,000+.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks on site, depending on scope and phasing. A simple safe-surfacing replacement may take 3–7 days, while a full playground redesign with drainage, edging and equipment typically needs 2–4 weeks. Outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and growing areas can be delivered alongside, but planting seasons and curing times affect schedules. We can phase work for half-terms or summer holidays.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but this depends on the site, boundaries, lighting, fencing heights and any changes near highways. Listed buildings, conservation considerations and protected trees can also introduce constraints. We’ll flag likely permissions early and help you prepare drawings and specifications if needed. Where relevant, we coordinate with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and follow safety and accessibility standards.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, including sub-base preparation, edging and specified surfacing systems (subject to correct use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply to play equipment, artificial surfaces and specialist products, and we’ll supply documentation on handover. If an issue arises, we respond promptly to inspect and remediate. Routine wear, vandalism and misuse are not covered.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial sports turf, line marking, and permeable bases for better drainage. For learning areas, we design outdoor classrooms with seating, shade structures and chalk/whiteboard features. Wildlife gardens can include native hedging, log piles, ponds (risk-assessed) and pollinator planting, while growing areas suit raised beds and secure tool storage. We guide choices around budget, maintenance and safeguarding.
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