Fine Landscaping designs and builds School Grounds in Norbury that are safe, inspiring and built to last. From adventure play and quiet zones to sports surfaces and growing areas, we create spaces pupils love. Expect clear planning, tidy work and premium finishes from a local team.
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Schools around Norbury station and along Norbury High Street need outdoor spaces that work hard every day. We deliver playground design, outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and growing areas that support learning and wellbeing. Whether you’re refreshing a tired play area or creating new zones from scratch, we plan for safety, drainage and durability. Our layouts balance active play with calm spaces for reading and reflection.
As our home base, we know the school grounds norbury area and the practicalities of working locally. Nearby streets of Edwardian houses, 1930s semis and Victorian conversions often mean tighter access and careful scheduling for deliveries. We’re used to coordinating works around drop-off times and keeping routes clear for neighbours. That local understanding helps projects run smoothly from first survey to final handover.
We start with a site visit, risk-led design and a clear scope, then move into phased installation to minimise disruption. Safe surfacing, sports surfaces and adventure play features are installed to relevant standards, with thorough snagging before sign-off. You’ll get transparent timelines, regular updates and a clean, well-managed site. Local schools trust us for consistent workmanship and dependable aftercare.
Working in the London Borough of Croydon means factoring in clay-heavy soils, surface water management and robust edging to prevent wear. Access can be constrained on SW16 streets, so we plan deliveries, storage and waste removal carefully. We’re familiar with local expectations on safeguarding, site security and working hours. From Thornton Heath to Streatham Vale and Pollards Hill, we tailor construction methods to each site’s layout and constraints.
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Costs vary by size, specification and surfacing type. As a guide, small upgrades (repairs, line marking, minor safety surfacing) often start from £2,000–£8,000. Mid-size projects such as a new play zone with safe surfacing and edging typically fall around £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and multiple zones can be £60,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised budgets after a site survey.
Timescales depend on ground conditions, access and how many zones are being built. Minor resurfacing or repairs can take 2–5 working days. A new playground area with safe surfacing and equipment bases is commonly 2–4 weeks. Full redevelopments with sports surfaces, drainage, planting and outdoor classroom structures often take 6–12 weeks. Weather, lead times for equipment and term-time working restrictions can extend programmes.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but it depends on the type of structure, fencing, lighting, drainage changes and proximity to boundaries. Listed buildings, conservation considerations, or significant new structures may require consent. We’ll flag likely requirements early, help prepare drawings and specifications, and liaise with the London Borough of Croydon where needed. Even when planning isn’t required, we still design to meet safety standards and site policies.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on installed landscaping elements such as bases, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for specialist products like play equipment, artificial grass systems and certain sports surfaces. We also carry out a detailed handover and snagging process, so issues are picked up early. Clear maintenance guidance is provided to protect performance and lifespan.
We offer a wide range of options to suit age groups, budgets and learning goals. Popular choices include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play areas, and MUGA-style sports surfaces. For nature-led spaces, we build wildlife gardens, log play, sensory planting, raised growing beds and outdoor classroom decks or pergolas. We guide you through samples, slip/impact requirements and maintenance needs to choose the best fit.
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