Concrete Bases in East Dulwich built for sheds, summerhouses, hot tubs and more. We pour reinforced slabs with a true level finish and smart drainage, ready for installation. We’ve completed many projects across East Dulwich and nearby areas.
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If you’re planning a new shed, summerhouse or hot tub near Lordship Lane or Peckham Rye, the base needs to be spot-on. We install concrete slabs that stay level, resist cracking and support heavy loads. From greenhouse bases to garage bases, we tailor the thickness and reinforcement to suit the structure. Every job is finished cleanly, with edges and falls set for practical use.
East Dulwich homeowners often have compact gardens behind Victorian terraces and period conversions, where access and levels can be tricky. We’re used to working around narrow side returns, shared paths and existing patios in SE22. Whether you’re in Dulwich Village or Nunhead, we plan the pour to minimise disruption and protect surrounding planting. Our team is based just 20 minutes away, so site visits and aftercare are straightforward.
We start with a measured survey, then set out the footprint and levels, including falls for surface water. Sub-base preparation is done properly: excavation, compacted MOT, and reinforcement where required. You’ll get clear timings, tidy working practices and a finish that’s ready for your installer. Local clients choose us for dependable communication and bases that don’t move, dip or puddle.
Across the concrete bases East Dulwich area, we often find variable made ground and clay that needs careful sub-base compaction and drainage planning. Parking and access can be tight around Lordship Lane, so we schedule deliveries and barrow routes to keep things efficient. In the concrete bases in London Borough of Southwark work we do, we also account for party boundaries and shared access typical of period terraces. The result is a base that performs well through wet winters and dry spells.
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Costs depend on size, thickness, access and whether reinforcement is needed. As a guide, small shed bases often start around £450–£900, while larger summerhouse or greenhouse bases commonly fall between £900–£1,800. Hot tub bases and garage bases can range from £1,200–£3,500+ due to thicker pours, steel mesh and extra excavation. We provide a written estimate after a site visit in SE22.
Most bases take 1–2 days on site: day one for excavation, sub-base and shuttering; day two for the pour and finishing. Larger or reinforced slabs can take 2–3 days, especially with restricted access behind terraces. Curing time matters too: light foot traffic is usually fine after 24–48 hours, but we typically advise 7 days before installing heavy structures, and longer in cold weather.
In many cases, a concrete base for a shed, summerhouse or greenhouse is permitted development, provided it’s within your garden and the structure meets height and location rules. However, rules can change for listed buildings, flats/maisonettes, or if you’re close to boundaries or altering drainage. We’ll flag potential issues during the survey and can help you check Southwark guidance before work starts, so there are no surprises.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our concrete bases, covering issues such as settlement caused by poor preparation, cracking linked to incorrect installation, and drainage falls that don’t perform as specified. The warranty assumes normal use and that any structure installed matches the base design and load rating. We also document the build-up (sub-base, reinforcement and thickness) so you have a clear record for installers and future buyers.
We can build bases to suit your structure and garden layout, including standard slabs, reinforced mesh slabs for hot tubs, and thicker edges for heavier loads. Options include brushed or smooth power-float finishes, stepped bases for sloping gardens, and integrated drainage falls or channels where needed. We’ll advise on thickness, reinforcement and edge detail based on the manufacturer’s requirements, access constraints and the ground conditions in SE22.
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