Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Richmond that are safe, inspiring and built to last. From adventure play to outdoor classrooms, we design spaces pupils love and staff can manage with ease.
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Richmond schools need outdoor spaces that work hard all year, from wet winter breaktimes to summer sports days. We create playground design, safe surfacing and quiet zones that support behaviour, inclusion and active play. Whether you’re close to Richmond Green or near TW9, we plan layouts that improve flow and supervision. Every scheme balances durability with a welcoming, child-friendly finish.
The school grounds Richmond area often sits alongside heritage streets and mature trees, especially around Kew and Petersham. That means careful levels, sensitive edging and planting that looks established quickly. We’re used to working where access is tight and neighbours are close, much like the Georgian townhouses and Victorian villas common locally. Our designs also suit riverside settings where drainage and shade can vary across the site.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and a clear programme that fits term dates. You’ll receive a detailed specification for sports surfaces, growing areas, wildlife gardens and outdoor classrooms, plus maintenance guidance. Our teams work tidily, communicate daily, and prioritise safeguarding and site security. Local clients trust us for consistent workmanship, transparent pricing and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
School grounds in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames often feature clay-heavy soils, mature tree roots and strict access windows. We plan deliveries around controlled parking and local traffic pinch points near Richmond Bridge and Twickenham routes. Drainage, root protection and surface build-ups are specified to suit these conditions. We also align programmes with holiday periods to minimise disruption.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, small improvements (new markings, minor repairs, edging, planters) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized schemes with safe surfacing, seating and planting are commonly £15,000–£45,000. Larger projects including sports surfaces, adventure play and drainage can range £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budgets.
Timescales depend on the scope and whether we’re installing new bases, drainage or specialist surfacing. Minor upgrades can take 2–5 days. A typical phased playground and planting scheme is often 2–6 weeks, while larger works with sports surfaces and multiple zones may take 6–12 weeks. Weather, access restrictions in TW10/TW9, and lead times for equipment or wet-pour colours can also affect scheduling.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like resurfacing, markings, planting and minor structures. However, planning or approvals may be needed for new fencing, lighting, significant level changes, drainage outfalls, or larger play equipment—particularly near boundaries or in sensitive areas. We review constraints, check whether conditions apply (including trees and root protection), and can support drawings and documentation for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames process.
We offer a 10-year warranty on qualifying hard landscaping installations, covering workmanship and installation-related defects under normal use. This typically includes sub-bases, edging, paving build-ups and certain surfacing systems when maintained correctly. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, artificial turf, and specialist coatings, and we pass those details to you in writing. We also provide aftercare guidance and can schedule maintenance visits.
Options include wet-pour EPDM safe surfacing, rubber mulch, resin-bound paths, block paving, and durable artificial grass for multi-use areas. For learning spaces, we design timber or composite outdoor classrooms with seating, storage and shade. Wildlife gardens can feature native hedging, log piles, ponds (where appropriate) and meadow areas, while growing zones often use raised beds and tool stores. We help choose finishes based on age groups, maintenance capacity and budget.
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