Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Upper Norwood that are safe, inspiring and built for daily use. From adventure play to quiet zones and sports surfaces, we create spaces children love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Upper Norwood schools and nurseries need outdoor spaces that work in all seasons, whether for PE, breaktimes or curriculum learning. We design and build playgrounds, outdoor classrooms and wildlife gardens that feel purposeful and robust. Projects often draw inspiration from nearby Crystal Palace Park and the green outlooks around Westow Park. Every layout is planned for safe flow, clear supervision and inclusive access.
As a Norbury-based team, we’re around 15 minutes away, so site visits and quick follow-ups are straightforward. The school grounds upper norwood area includes sloping plots and mature trees, especially around SE19, which can influence drainage, shade and surfacing choices. We’re used to working near Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions where access can be tight and deliveries need careful scheduling. That local experience helps us keep disruption low while maintaining high build quality.
We start with a measured survey, safeguarding-aware site plan, and a clear proposal covering phasing and term-time working. You’ll receive material samples, safety surfacing specifications and a practical maintenance plan for staff. Our installation teams work tidily, protect existing trees and services, and keep communication simple from start to handover. Local clients choose us for dependable timelines, transparent options and workmanship that stands up to heavy footfall.
Upper Norwood’s hilltop setting can mean exposed areas, run-off and uneven levels, so we prioritise drainage and stable sub-bases. Parking and access near schools can be restricted, particularly around Upper Norwood Library and SE19 residential streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. We also consider tree roots, boundary walls and neighbouring properties common to period housing stock. If required, we coordinate with the London Borough of Croydon for compliant working hours and site logistics.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and how much groundwork is needed. As a guide, small upgrades (quiet zones, edging, planting, minor repairs) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized playground refurbishments with safe surfacing and new features are commonly £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can run £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budget and priorities.
Timescales depend on scope and whether works are phased around term time. A small installation such as a quiet zone or growing area typically takes 3–7 working days. A full playground redesign with surfacing and play equipment often takes 2–6 weeks. Larger multi-zone projects (sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms, drainage and planting) can take 6–12+ weeks. Weather, ground conditions and lead times for specialist surfacing also affect the programme.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can require approval, especially new fencing, lighting, significant level changes, structures, or works near protected trees. If your site is close to sensitive boundaries or has constraints, we’ll advise what’s likely to be needed and help gather the right information. We can also support submissions and liaise with the school and relevant officers. Our aim is a compliant design with no surprises mid-build.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our installation workmanship for qualifying builds, covering issues such as sub-base failure, edging movement and installation-related defects. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to products like artificial grass, play equipment and specialist sports surfacing, and we’ll explain those terms clearly. The warranty assumes normal use and appropriate maintenance, which we outline at handover. If anything needs attention, we respond quickly and keep records for peace of mind.
Options range from wetpour and rubber mulch safe surfacing to resin-bound paths, artificial grass, and line-marked sports surfaces. For adventure play, we can incorporate timber structures, boulders, balance trails and mounded terrain, alongside quieter sensory planting zones. Outdoor classrooms can include pergolas, amphitheatre seating, chalkboards and storage. We guide you through durability, slip resistance, drainage and maintenance, then tailor a design that suits your pupils and supervision needs.
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