Concrete Bases in Knightsbridge built for premium gardens and terraces, from shed pads to hot tub platforms. We deliver a reinforced slab, a true level finish, and drainage details that protect your investment.
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From Harrods to Hyde Park, Knightsbridge homes demand tidy, precise workmanship that won’t disrupt neighbours. We install concrete bases for sheds, summerhouses, hot tubs, greenhouses and garages with a clean edge and accurate levels. Whether you’re in SW3 near Chelsea or closer to South Kensington, we tailor the base size and thickness to the load. The result is a stable platform that prevents movement, pooling water and premature wear.
Property layouts across Knightsbridge range from grand mansion blocks to period townhouses and ultra-luxury apartments with communal gardens. Access can be tight through side passages, mews entrances or basement lightwells, so our team plans deliveries and barrowing routes carefully. We’re used to working around high-end finishes, planted courtyards and existing paving. If you’re upgrading a terrace for a hot tub or adding a greenhouse, we design the base to suit the structure and the setting.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, loading requirements and drainage routes, then provide a clear written specification. Ground preparation is done properly: excavation, compacted sub-base, optional reinforcement, and a smooth, level pour. We protect surrounding stonework and planting, keep the site clean, and coordinate timings to minimise disruption. Fine Landscaping is based in Norbury, around 35 minutes away, and trusted for consistent standards and a 10-year warranty.
Knightsbridge sites often involve restricted access, controlled parking, and strict building management rules in mansion blocks. We plan waste removal, concrete deliveries and working hours to suit the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea/City of Westminster requirements. Ground conditions can vary where older gardens have made-up layers, so we excavate to a stable formation and compact correctly. For terraces near Belgravia or Mayfair, we also prioritise noise control and immaculate finishes.
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Costs depend on size, thickness, access and whether reinforcement is needed. As a guide, small shed or greenhouse bases often start around £450–£900. Medium summerhouse bases commonly fall in the £900–£1,800 range. Heavy-duty hot tub or garage bases with reinforcement, extra excavation or difficult access can be £1,800–£4,000+. We’ll confirm a tailored range after a site survey.
Most bases take 1–2 days on site: day one for excavation and sub-base preparation, then pouring and finishing. Larger or reinforced slabs, or jobs with restricted access in mansion blocks, may take 2–3 days. Concrete typically needs at least 24–48 hours before light use, and around 7 days before heavier loads, with full cure at 28 days.
A concrete base for a shed, summerhouse or greenhouse is usually permitted development, provided the overall structure meets height and location rules. However, Knightsbridge properties may have added constraints such as listed status, conservation areas, or leaseholder/freeholder permissions for mansion blocks. Drainage changes can also trigger conditions. We’ll flag likely requirements during the survey and can help you confirm the correct route with the council or managing agent.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our concrete base installations. This covers issues such as settlement caused by inadequate preparation, poor compaction, or incorrect levels and falls, subject to normal use. It also includes defects related to our finishing and edging. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from external factors like tree root movement, flooding, or alterations by third parties, but we’ll always advise on prevention.
We can build standard slabs for sheds and summerhouses, or heavy-duty reinforced bases for hot tubs and garages. Options include thicker sections, steel mesh reinforcement, tamped or smooth finishes, and formed falls for drainage. We can also integrate edging details to suit paving, timber frames or composite structures. During the survey we’ll recommend the best specification based on load, access, and the finished look you want.
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