Concrete Bases in Elephant & Castle built for long-term strength and a perfectly level finish. From shed and greenhouse pads to reinforced hot tub and garage bases, we install with proper drainage and clean edges. Expect tidy workmanship and clear timings from start to pour.
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If you’re upgrading a garden near Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre or around Elephant Park, a properly built base is the difference between a project that lasts and one that shifts or cracks. We install concrete bases for sheds, summerhouses, greenhouses, hot tubs and garages, sized to your structure and usage. Every base is set out accurately, poured to a level finish and finished neatly for easy installation. We cover SE1 and SE17 with reliable scheduling and minimal disruption.
Elephant & Castle has a mix of modern high-rises, Victorian terraces and new-build apartments, each with different access and outdoor layouts. Courtyard gardens, roof terraces and compact patios often need careful planning for barrow routes, concrete delivery and spoil removal. We’re used to working around shared entrances, basement flats and tight side returns in Kennington and Walworth. That local experience helps us choose the right thickness, reinforcement and drainage approach for your property.
Our process starts with a site visit to confirm levels, load requirements and where water should run. We excavate to the correct depth, install a compacted sub-base, add steel mesh reinforcement where needed, then pour and finish the slab to tight tolerances. We keep you informed on curing times so your shed or hot tub goes on safely, not too soon. Homeowners choose us for straightforward advice, tidy sites and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
In the London Borough of Southwark, we often encounter mixed made-ground, old hardstanding and tight rear access—especially around Newington and Borough. We plan spoil removal, delivery options and parking constraints before work starts, keeping neighbours and shared pathways in mind. Where gardens sit between buildings, we design falls and drainage so water doesn’t track back towards walls. This is why many clients ask for concrete bases elephant & castle area specialists rather than a general builder.
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Costs depend on size, thickness, access and whether reinforcement is required. As a guide, small shed bases often start around £450–£900, while larger summerhouse or greenhouse bases commonly fall between £900–£1,800. Reinforced hot tub bases and garage bases can range from £1,500–£4,000+. Difficult access in SE1/SE17, extra excavation, or waste removal can increase the budget.
Most small bases can be completed in 1 day, with larger or reinforced slabs typically taking 2–3 days including excavation and sub-base preparation. Curing time matters: light foot traffic is usually fine after 24–48 hours, but placing a shed, summerhouse or hot tub often needs 7–14 days depending on weather and load. Access, ground conditions and drainage requirements can extend timelines.
In many cases, a concrete base for a shed, greenhouse or summerhouse is permitted development, especially when it’s within your garden and the structure meets height and boundary rules. However, flats, listed buildings, conservation areas, or works affecting drainage can have extra restrictions. We’ll flag potential issues during the survey and can advise what to check with Southwark Council before you proceed.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our concrete base installations. This covers issues arising from our installation, such as poor compaction, incorrect levels, or defects linked to our finishing and reinforcement work. Normal wear, impact damage, or problems caused by changes to surrounding ground levels or third-party installation are excluded. We also explain curing and loading guidance to protect the slab long-term.
We can build standard slabs, reinforced slabs with steel mesh, and thicker pads for heavy loads like hot tubs or garage use. Finish options include smooth float finish, lightly brushed anti-slip, or a neat trowelled edge depending on what will sit on top. We also incorporate drainage falls, gravel borders, or channel drains where needed. If you’re comparing concrete bases in London Borough of Southwark, we’ll recommend the best build-up for your site and structure.
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