Fine Landscaping designs and builds School Grounds in Notting Hill for schools, nurseries and community settings. From adventure play to quiet zones, we create safe, inspiring outdoor spaces that work year-round. Expect thoughtful layouts, robust materials and tidy site management.
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Notting Hill’s busy streets and compact plots demand school grounds that are carefully planned and exceptionally durable. Whether you’re near Portobello Road Market or moving pupils through Notting Hill Gate, we design spaces that improve flow, supervision and daily usability. Our team delivers playground design, outdoor classrooms and wildlife gardens that support curriculum goals and active play. We also install safe surfacing and sports surfaces built for heavy footfall.
The local mix of pastel-painted Victorian townhouses, mansion conversions and mews houses often means tighter access, shared boundaries and noise considerations. For schools and settings across W11, we create zoning that balances energetic adventure play with calm, shaded quiet zones. Growing areas and habitat planting are chosen to thrive in urban conditions and stay manageable for site teams. Every design considers safeguarding sightlines and practical storage for equipment.
We start with a site survey, risk-aware concept plan and clear specification, then schedule works around term dates where possible. You’ll receive transparent options for playground equipment, surfacing types and drainage improvements, with a programme you can share internally. Our installers work with clear method statements, keep entrances safe, and leave the site clean at the end of each day. Local clients trust us for consistent communication, high build quality and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often involves controlled parking, timed deliveries and considerate noise management. Around Ladbroke Grove, Holland Park and Bayswater, access can be restricted, so we plan material drops and waste removal to reduce disruption. Urban ground conditions can vary, so we assess levels, drainage and tree influence before specifying bases and surfacing. Our approach keeps projects compliant, safe and practical for busy school days.
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Costs vary with size, access and specification. As a guide, small upgrades such as safe surfacing repairs or a quiet zone can start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized schemes with playground design, planting and growing areas often fall around £15,000–£45,000. Full refurbishments including sports surfaces, adventure play and outdoor classrooms commonly range from £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks on site, depending on scope and term-time constraints. A small surfacing or planting package may be completed in a few days, while a full playground and sports surface build can take 4–8 weeks including groundwork and curing times. Lead times for equipment can add 2–8 weeks. Access restrictions in W11 and weather also influence the programme.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like surfacing, planting and minor layout changes, but permissions can apply for fencing, lighting, large structures or works affecting trees. Some sites may have conservation constraints or conditions linked to neighbouring properties. We review your site details, check relevant RBKC guidance and advise on any applications needed. Where required, we can supply drawings and specifications to support approvals.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed elements such as bases, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to playground equipment, sports systems and specialist surfacing products, and we register these where applicable. If an issue arises, we inspect promptly and agree the best remedy. You’ll also receive care guidance to protect performance long-term.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, artificial grass play zones, resin-bound paths, and multi-use sports surfaces. For learning spaces, we design outdoor classrooms with pergolas, seating, chalkboards and storage, plus wildlife gardens with logs, ponds (where suitable) and native planting. Growing areas can be raised beds, polytunnels or container systems. We help you choose based on age range, safeguarding, maintenance capacity and budget.
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