School Grounds in Southfields should be safe, inspiring and built to last. Fine Landscaping designs and installs playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, growing areas and sports surfaces with robust, child-friendly finishes.
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From Southfields tube station to the edges of Wimbledon Park, schools and nurseries need outdoor spaces that work hard every day. We create zones for adventure play, calm breaktimes and curriculum-led learning without compromising on safety. Whether you’re refreshing a tired playground or adding outdoor classrooms, we plan layouts that improve supervision and flow. Our team delivers practical upgrades that stand up to term-time wear and tear.
Southfields is a leafy suburb with busy school runs and tight access around SW18 streets, especially during Wimbledon season. Many sites sit alongside Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, which can mean narrow gates, shared driveways and limited storage space. We’re used to scheduling deliveries and works to minimise disruption for neighbours and parents. The result is a smoother project and a better finish on day one.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and clear phasing so your grounds stay usable where possible. You’ll receive a detailed specification for safe surfacing, drainage and edging, plus options for wildlife gardens, quiet zones and growing areas. Our installations are built to relevant standards, with tidy working practices and clear handover documentation. Local clients choose us for dependable timelines, transparent communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We regularly work on school grounds in the Southfields area and across the London Borough of Wandsworth, where access and parking can be restricted. Ground conditions vary, so we assess drainage, compaction and tree roots before specifying bases and surfacing. We also plan deliveries around peak traffic near Wimbledon Park and key routes through SW18. Where required, we liaise with site managers on safeguarding, working hours and noise controls.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, small refresh works (repairs, edging, minor surfacing) often start from £2,000–£8,000. A new playground zone with safe surfacing and equipment bases is commonly £15,000–£60,000+. Outdoor classrooms, growing areas and wildlife gardens can add £5,000–£25,000 depending on specification and access.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks on site, depending on scope and phasing. A straightforward safe-surfacing replacement might take 3–7 working days, while a full redesign with drainage, sports surfaces and multiple zones can run 4–8 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, ground conditions, curing times for bases, and whether work must be scheduled around term dates, exams or safeguarding requirements.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, especially like-for-like surfacing, planting and minor layout changes. However, planning or approvals may be needed for larger structures, lighting, fencing changes, significant level alterations or works near protected trees. Requirements can also vary by site constraints and neighbours. We check the proposal against local rules, advise what’s likely to need consent, and can support drawings and documentation if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed landscaping elements such as sub-bases, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and appropriate maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to specific products like surfacing systems, timbers or specialist sports finishes. We also carry out a clear handover and can provide a maintenance plan to help protect the warranty and keep the space performing well.
Options include wetpour or rubber tile safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play areas, and robust sports surfaces with line marking. For learning and nature, we design raised growing beds, sensory planting, wildlife habitats and sheltered outdoor classroom areas. Quiet zones can use timber seating, pergolas and softer planting to reduce noise. We help you choose based on age groups, supervision lines, durability, maintenance and budget.
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