Fine Landscaping delivers School Grounds in Wallington that are safe, inspiring and built to last. From adventure play to outdoor classrooms, we create spaces pupils love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Schools around SM6 need outdoor spaces that work hard every day, whatever the weather. We design and build playgrounds, quiet zones and sports surfaces that stand up to heavy use and simplify supervision. Whether you’re close to Wallington station or using green space near Beddington Park for curriculum activities, we tailor layouts to your site and timetable. Our team balances safety, flow and fun without wasting valuable square metres.
The Wallington area mixes 1930s semis, Victorian terraces and modern developments, and many schools sit on compact plots with tight boundaries. That often means careful set-out, smart drainage and solutions that reduce mud and wear at pinch points. We’re used to working with restricted access and protecting neighbouring properties during deliveries and groundworks. If you’re in Beddington, Hackbridge or South Beddington, we’ll plan works to minimise disruption at drop-off and pick-up times.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and clear phasing so your school can stay operational. You’ll receive material samples, safety surfacing specifications and a programme you can share with governors and staff. Our installations follow best practice for durability and slip resistance, with tidy handover packs and maintenance guidance. Local clients trust us for reliable communication, clean working areas and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
In the London Borough of Sutton, we often encounter clay-heavy ground that needs robust sub-bases and drainage to prevent winter waterlogging. Access near Wallington Square and around station roads can be tight, so we plan deliveries, parking and safeguarding routes in advance. We also design for boundary constraints common on residential streets, keeping noise and dust controlled. Every scheme is adapted to your site’s levels, existing trees and day-to-day school routines.
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Costs vary by size, surfacing type and the amount of groundwork required. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g., a quiet zone or small safe-surfaced area) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized playground refurbishments with new surfacing and equipment typically fall around £15,000–£60,000. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can be £60,000–£200,000+. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Timescales depend on scope and access. A small surfacing or planting project can take 2–5 working days. A typical playground redesign with safe surfacing, edging and equipment installation is often 2–6 weeks. Larger programmes including sports surfaces, drainage and multiple zones may take 6–12+ weeks. Weather, curing times for wet-pour, lead times for equipment, and working around term dates all affect the schedule.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can need approval—especially new fencing, lighting, significant level changes, or structures such as shelters and outdoor classrooms. If the site has protected trees, is near a conservation area, or has specific lease conditions, extra checks may apply. We’ll review constraints, advise on what’s likely required, and help prepare information for the London Borough of Sutton or your appointed consultant before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our installed landscaping elements, covering issues such as settlement caused by inadequate preparation, edging movement, and installation defects. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, surfacing systems and specialist materials, and we’ll pass those details to you at handover. We also supply maintenance guidance to protect your investment and can offer scheduled inspections for high-wear areas.
We can create zones to match your curriculum and supervision needs, including wet-pour rubber, rubber mulch, resin-bound paths, artificial grass play areas, and durable block or asphalt sports surfaces. For learning spaces, options include timber or composite seating, pergolas, chalk walls and all-weather planters. Wildlife gardens can feature native hedging, log piles, ponds (where suitable) and sensory planting. We’ll recommend options based on age groups, budget, drainage and long-term maintenance.
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