Need a solid foundation that won’t crack or sink? Our Concrete Bases in Bermondsey are built reinforced, level and ready for sheds, hot tubs, garages and more. We handle access, drainage and a clean finish from start to pour.
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From Bermondsey Street to the streets around London Bridge, outdoor spaces often need a properly engineered base before anything heavy goes down. We install concrete bases designed for real loads, not guesswork—ideal for sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses and hot tubs. Every base is set out accurately, finished level and built with drainage in mind. If you’re in SE1 or SE16, we can survey and advise quickly.
Bermondsey’s mix of converted warehouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments creates very different access and ground challenges. Courtyard gardens and raised patios near Tower Bridge can limit barrow access and waste removal, while terrace gardens often need careful protection of paths and boundaries. We’re used to working around tight side returns, shared access routes and existing paving. That local experience helps us deliver a base that fits the structure and the site, first time.
We start with a site visit, confirm finished levels, and check what the base needs to support—shed, summerhouse, garage or hot tub. Excavation depth, sub-base, reinforcement and edge formwork are specified to suit, then concrete is poured and finished for a true, level surface. We keep the job tidy, communicate timings clearly, and won’t pour until levels and drainage falls are right. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship and a warranty-backed result.
Ground conditions across the concrete bases Bermondsey area can vary, especially where old made ground and redevelopment are common. We assess bearing, manage spoil responsibly, and plan pours around access restrictions typical of warehouse conversions and terrace rows. Parking and delivery logistics are considered early, including concrete wagon access and pump options where needed. We also work with practical expectations for Southwark properties, keeping noise, mess and neighbour impact under control.
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Costs depend on size, thickness, access and whether reinforcement and extra drainage are needed. As a guide, small shed bases often start around £450–£900, while larger summerhouse or greenhouse bases are commonly £900–£1,800. Hot tub and garage bases typically range from £1,500–£3,500+ due to thicker slabs, steel mesh and stricter levels. Tight access in SE1/SE16 can add labour or pumping costs.
Most bases are completed in 1–2 days on site: day one for excavation, sub-base and formwork, and day two for pour and finishing (sometimes same day for smaller slabs). Curing time matters—light use may be possible after 48 hours, but heavy loads like hot tubs should usually wait 7–10 days. Weather, access near Rotherhithe or Surrey Quays, and spoil removal can affect timings.
In many cases, a concrete base for a shed, summerhouse or greenhouse is permitted development, provided the structure meets height and location rules and you’re not covering excessive garden area. However, flats, listed buildings, conservation considerations, or changes near boundaries can alter what’s allowed. We’ll flag likely issues during the survey and can advise what to check with Southwark Council before work starts, especially for larger garage bases.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our concrete base installations, covering issues such as failure due to poor compaction, incorrect levels, inadequate reinforcement where specified, or drainage falls not formed as agreed. It doesn’t cover damage caused by third-party alterations, exceptional ground movement outside reasonable assessment, or misuse/overloading beyond the designed purpose. We document the build-up and can share care guidance for curing and loading.
We can build standard brushed concrete slabs, power-floated finishes for smoother surfaces, or slightly textured finishes for safer footing. Options include reinforced mesh, thicker slabs for hot tubs, integrated edging, and drainage details such as falls to a soakaway area where suitable. For greenhouse bases, we can form perimeter upstands or anchor points. We’ll recommend the right specification after measuring the footprint and confirming the load and access.
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