School Grounds in Tolworth designed for learning, play and long-term durability. From adventure play to wildlife gardens and sports surfaces, we deliver safe, inspiring outdoor spaces.
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Fine Landscaping delivers school grounds projects across Tolworth and nearby Surbiton, creating spaces children actually want to use. Whether you’re close to Tolworth Tower or along Tolworth Broadway, we design layouts that balance free play, calm areas and curriculum-led zones. Expect thoughtful circulation routes, robust edging and surfaces that cope with daily footfall. We can integrate outdoor classrooms, growing areas and wildlife gardens without compromising supervision lines.
Tolworth’s suburban mix of 1930s semis, post-war houses and modern developments often means schools and nurseries have compact plots, tight boundaries and varied levels. We’re used to working around existing buildings, mature trees and service runs, keeping disruption low and access safe. For sites around KT5 and KT6, we plan storage, deliveries and safeguarding-friendly working areas from day one. The result is a practical, attractive landscape that stands up to term-time use.
Our process starts with a site survey, risk-led design and clear phasing to keep schools operational. You’ll receive detailed specifications for safe surfacing, drainage and edging, plus options for maintenance plans after handover. We use proven materials and install to manufacturer standards, with tidy, well-managed teams on site. Local clients trust us for transparent communication, predictable timelines and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we factor in access constraints, school-run traffic and neighbour considerations. Tolworth sites can have mixed ground conditions and legacy hardstanding, so we assess sub-bases and drainage before specifying surfacing. We also plan deliveries and waste removal to suit local parking and narrow approaches near busy routes. Our designs suit suburban plots and make the most of every square metre.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and the number of zones. As a guide, small upgrades (quiet zone, edging, minor surfacing) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized playground refits with safe surfacing and new features commonly fall in the £15,000–£45,000 range. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can be £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options after a site survey.
Timescales depend on scope and whether we’re installing new sub-bases, drainage or specialist surfacing. Small works can take 2–5 working days. Typical playground and multi-zone upgrades are often 2–6 weeks, especially if phased around term time. Full redevelopments with sports areas, outdoor classrooms and planting can run 6–12+ weeks. Weather, access windows, curing times and lead times for equipment all affect the programme.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, particularly like-for-like surfacing, planting, and minor structures, but it depends on the site and what’s being added. Items such as large canopies, lighting, fencing changes, or works near protected trees may require consent. We check constraints early, including tree protection areas and any conditions attached to the property. Where needed, we support drawings and information for submissions and liaise with the council process.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for school grounds installations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as poor sub-base preparation, incorrect fixing or edging failures. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass systems, resin-bound surfaces, play equipment and timber structures, and we’ll pass these on in writing. We also offer snagging and aftercare guidance to help surfaces and planting establish properly and perform long term.
We tailor each scheme to age range, safeguarding and curriculum needs. Popular options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound pathways, artificial grass play zones, and robust tarmac or MUGA-style sports surfaces. For learning areas, we design outdoor classrooms with timber seating, pergolas or sail shades, plus raised beds for growing areas. Wildlife gardens can include log piles, native hedging and pond-safe habitats. We’ll present a few costed concepts and samples to help you choose.
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