Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Shepherd's Bush that inspire play, learning and wellbeing. From adventure play to quiet zones and sports surfaces, we design and build spaces children love. Expect safe surfacing, smart drainage and a tidy, school-friendly programme.
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Schools around W12 need outdoor spaces that cope with heavy footfall and busy timetables. We create playground design, outdoor classrooms and growing areas that work for daily use and special events. Whether you’re near Shepherd's Bush Green or close to Westfield London, we plan layouts that improve supervision, circulation and safety. Wildlife gardens and quiet zones add calmer pockets for SEN support and wellbeing.
Shepherd's Bush is a vibrant, multicultural area with a mix of Victorian terraces, mansion conversions and modern apartment blocks, which often means tighter access and shared boundaries. We’re used to working with limited storage, narrow gates and noise-sensitive neighbours in streets leading towards White City and Holland Park. Our team designs school grounds solutions that fit compact urban sites without compromising on play value. We also factor in safeguarding sightlines and practical maintenance for caretaking teams.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage, existing surfacing and risk points, then provide a clear concept plan and phased options. Installation is scheduled around school hours and holidays where possible, with safe segregation, tidy working practices and daily clear-downs. Every build is delivered to relevant safety standards for surfacing and play zones, with documentation provided for your records. Local clients trust us for transparent communication, durable materials and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham often involves controlled parking, timed deliveries and careful neighbour management. Many sites in the school grounds shepherd's bush area have restricted access, so we plan crane lifts, barrow routes and material drops in advance. Ground conditions can vary, with compacted sub-bases and legacy surfacing needing removal and proper disposal. We liaise with site managers to keep entrances clear and maintain safe pedestrian routes throughout.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is required. As a guide, small upgrades such as a quiet zone, planters and minor safe surfacing often start from £5,000–£15,000. Mid-sized schemes with wetpour, play features and drainage commonly sit around £20,000–£60,000. Larger redesigns including sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and multiple zones can be £75,000–£200,000+.
Timescales depend on access, weather, safeguarding arrangements and how much excavation is needed. A small package of works (planters, seating, minor surfacing) can take 1–2 weeks. A typical playground redesign with safe surfacing and new equipment usually needs 3–6 weeks. Larger programmes with sports surfacing, drainage upgrades and multiple areas may take 6–12+ weeks, often scheduled across holidays to reduce disruption.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like surfacing replacement, planting, and low-level features. However, planning may be required for larger structures, significant lighting, fencing changes, or works affecting trees, neighbours or highways. We check constraints such as conservation areas, tree protections and drainage requirements, and can support drawings and documentation for submissions. For school sites, we also align works with safeguarding and health-and-safety policies.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements, covering issues arising from installation such as settlement, joint failure or fixings, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products like play equipment, artificial grass and specialist sports systems, and we pass these on in writing. We also offer aftercare guidance and can schedule inspections to keep surfaces safe and performing well.
We tailor designs to age groups, curriculum needs and supervision. Popular options include wetpour and rubber mulch for safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass for multi-use areas, and porous asphalt for sports. For outdoor classrooms, we use durable timber or composite seating, pergolas, canopies and chalkboard walls. Wildlife gardens can include log piles, ponds (where appropriate), native hedging and raised beds. We present samples and maintenance comparisons to help you choose confidently.
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