Soft fall rubber surfacing for playgrounds, childcare centres, gyms, and commercial spaces — safe, durable, and low maintenance across every Melbourne suburb.
About This Service
From childcare centre playgrounds to commercial gym floors — we supply and install certified soft fall and rubber surfacing across all Melbourne suburbs.
At K&M Gardening & Landscaping, we supply and install high-quality rubber surfacing and soft fall surfaces for playgrounds, childcare centres, schools, aged care facilities, gyms, and commercial spaces across all of Melbourne — from the south-eastern suburbs of Brighton, Toorak, and Glen Waverley, through to the western growth corridors of Wyndham Vale, Point Cook, and Tarneit, and north to Craigieburn and Mickleham.
Whether you need certified soft fall rubber tiles for a childcare playground, poured-in-place rubber for a school oval equipment area, rubber gym flooring for a commercial fitness facility, or decorative rubber surfacing for a commercial outdoor area — our team delivers safe, long-lasting, compliant rubber surfaces every time.
AS/NZS 4422 compliant where required. Playground soft fall rubber must comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4422 for critical fall height. We install certified soft fall surfaces and can provide compliance documentation — essential for childcare, school, and council projects.
We handle the complete scope in-house — surface design, sub-base preparation, rubber supply, installation, and finishing. All childcare and playground installations are carried out in compliance with relevant Australian Standards. We hold a Working with Children Check. Residential, commercial, childcare, school, aged care, and government projects across all Melbourne suburbs.
What We Offer
The complete range of rubber surfacing solutions for Melbourne playgrounds, gyms, childcare centres, and commercial spaces.
Interlocking rubber tiles for playground equipment areas — certified to AS/NZS 4422 for critical fall height. Available in standard and premium thickness to achieve the required fall height rating for your equipment. Easy to replace individual tiles if damaged.
Seamless poured rubber surfacing — no joints, no edges, and a smooth finished surface ideal for large playground areas, ramps, and commercial outdoor spaces. Poured rubber can be installed in custom colours, patterns, and designs.
Heavy-duty rubber flooring for commercial gyms, fitness centres, and outdoor exercise areas. Available in rolls and interlocking tiles, in a range of thicknesses to suit free weights, cardio equipment, and functional training zones.
Slip-resistant, cushioned rubber surfaces for aged care facilities, hospital courtyards, and accessible outdoor areas. Rubber surfacing reduces fall injury risk and provides a safe, comfortable walking surface for residents and visitors.
Decorative rubber surfacing for commercial outdoor areas, rooftop terraces, retail environments, and hospitality spaces. Available in a wide range of colours and textures to complement your architectural design.
Complete outdoor environment installation for childcare centres — rubber soft fall, natural turf play areas, garden beds, fencing, and planting — all delivered under one contract with our Working with Children-checked team.
How It Works
We assess your site, measure the area, identify equipment heights for fall compliance, and recommend the best rubber surface type and thickness for your application.
A detailed written quote covering rubber supply, sub-base preparation, installation, and any compliance documentation required — all itemised upfront.
Sub-base preparation, rubber tile or poured surface installation, seamless edge finishing, and drain management — all completed by our experienced team.
Final surface inspection, compliance documentation provided where required, and a full handover with care and maintenance instructions.
Why Choose Us
We're a full-scope landscaping and construction company. Every project delivered under one roof, by one team, to one standard.
Full insurance cover on every project. We carry $20 million public liability and current WorkCover — documentation available on request.
We install certified soft fall surfaces compliant with AS/NZS 4422 and can provide compliance documentation — essential for childcare, school, and council projects.
Our Director holds a current Working with Children Check — essential for any work at childcare centres, schools, and family-focused environments.
Rubber surfacing alongside turf, garden beds, fencing, and outdoor structures — all under one contract with one team for childcare and school environments.
Service Area
From premium south-eastern suburbs to Melbourne's booming growth corridors — we service every corner of the city. No suburb is too far.
Don't see your suburb? We service all Melbourne metropolitan suburbs and many regional Victoria areas. Call us on 0485 512 240 — there's a very good chance we can help.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our service across Melbourne.
Rubber surfacing costs depend on surface type, area size, thickness, and any compliance requirements. Standard playground rubber tiles range from $80–$150 per m² installed. Poured-in-place rubber is typically $120–$200 per m² installed. Gym flooring starts from $50–$80 per m². Call 0485 512 240 for a free quote.
Playground soft fall surfaces in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 4422:1996 — Playground Surfacing. This standard specifies the critical fall height requirement based on the height of your playground equipment. We install certified soft fall rubber to the required thickness and can provide compliance documentation.
Yes — childcare centre rubber surfacing is one of our specialities. We install certified soft fall tiles and poured rubber for childcare playgrounds across all Melbourne suburbs. Our Director holds a current Working with Children Check, and we understand the compliance requirements for childcare environments.
Rubber tiles are interlocking modular squares that can be replaced individually if damaged. Poured-in-place rubber is seamless — installed in liquid form and cured in place, providing a smooth, joint-free surface ideal for larger areas and custom designs. Both can be installed to meet AS/NZS 4422 compliance requirements.
Yes — we install rubber surfacing across all Melbourne metropolitan suburbs including the south-east (Brighton, Glen Waverley, Knox), west (Wyndham Vale, Point Cook, Melton), north (Craigieburn, Epping, Sunbury), and east (Doncaster, Ringwood, Lilydale).
High-quality rubber surfacing installed over a proper sub-base typically lasts 10–20 years with minimal maintenance. Regular cleaning and annual inspection for wear in high-traffic areas is recommended. Individual damaged tiles can be replaced without replacing the entire surface.
What Our Clients Say
"From start to finish K&M Gardening and Landscaping has done a fantastic job for my retaining walls. A big shout out to Keval and John for doing such meticulous work — the end result was just amazing! Highly recommend them."
"Keval and team were so professional and took pride in their work. Fair fees and will definitely recommend to friends and family and will have them come back again. Thank you!"
"We had our front landscaping done and it was such an amazing experience! Very quick, efficient and cost friendly. Highly recommend Keval and his team."
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