Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Oval designed for learning, play and wellbeing. From safe surfacing to outdoor classrooms, we create spaces pupils love and staff can manage with confidence.
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From Kennington Park to The Oval cricket ground, schools in SE11 need outdoor spaces that work hard every day. We design and build school grounds that support active play, calm breaks and curriculum learning. Whether you need a refreshed playground layout or a full outdoor learning zone, our team plans for durability, drainage and safeguarding. Every scheme is tailored to pupil age ranges, supervision sightlines and daily footfall.
Oval’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion flats often means tight access, shared boundaries and limited storage on site. We’re used to working with Lambeth schools where deliveries must be timed and noise managed around neighbours. For compact courtyards we create vertical wildlife gardens and quiet zones; for larger plots we add sports surfaces and growing areas with clear circulation routes. Designs are practical, robust and easy to maintain year-round.
We start with a site survey, risk-led layout options and a clear programme that fits term dates. You’ll receive transparent specifications for safe surfacing, edging, drainage and play features, plus maintenance guidance. Our installation teams keep sites tidy, secure and well-communicated, with daily progress updates if required. Local clients trust us for reliable scheduling, high-quality finishes and long-lasting results.
We understand the practicalities of working in the London Borough of Lambeth, including access restrictions and busy road networks around Oval tube station. Many sites in the school grounds Oval area have compact entrances, so we plan deliveries, storage and waste removal carefully. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess drainage and sub-bases before installing sports or safe surfacing. Our layouts also consider neighbouring homes and shared boundaries common in SE11.
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Costs depend on scope, access and the specification of surfacing and play equipment. As a guide, small upgrades such as safe surfacing repairs or a modest quiet zone often start from £3,000–£8,000. Mid-sized schemes with new playground design elements, planting and seating are commonly £12,000–£35,000. Full refurbishments including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and adventure play can range from £40,000–£120,000+.
Timescales vary with size, weather and term-time constraints. Minor works like resurfacing a small area or installing planters can take 2–5 days. A typical playground redesign with safe surfacing, edging, planting and a few features often takes 2–4 weeks. Larger projects with sports surfaces, drainage upgrades and multiple zones may take 6–12 weeks. We programme around drop-off times, exams and holiday windows where possible.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like surfacing, planting, and small structures. However, planning or landlord approvals may be needed for larger shelters, significant level changes, new fencing, lighting, or works affecting trees. Requirements can also differ for listed buildings or conservation areas near Georgian terraces. We review constraints early, advise on what’s likely to need consent, and can support drawings and documentation for Lambeth submissions.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installed landscaping elements, covering defects related to installation such as sub-base preparation, edging stability and paving or surfacing integrity (subject to normal use and maintenance). Manufacturer warranties apply separately to play equipment, sports surfacing systems and specialist products, and we’ll explain these clearly in your proposal. We also provide handover guidance to help your site stay safe and looking its best.
Options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass for multi-use areas, and durable timber or recycled plastic edging. For learning spaces we design outdoor classrooms with pergolas, canopies, chalkboards and seating. Wildlife gardens can include native hedging, log piles, bug hotels and pondless habitats, while growing areas often use raised beds and tool storage. We help you choose based on age groups, maintenance capacity and budget.
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