Concrete Bases in Norwood Grove built for sheds, summerhouses, hot tubs and more. We deliver a reinforced, level finish with proper drainage, ready for installation. Fine Landscaping is only 15 minutes away for fast, tidy service.
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If you’re planning a new shed, greenhouse or hot tub near Norwood Grove Park, the base needs to be flat, strong and properly drained. We install concrete bases designed to prevent rocking, cracking and water pooling. From compact rear gardens in Upper Norwood to larger plots near Beaulieu Heights, we tailor the build to your space. Work is completed with clean edges and a level finish, ready for your supplier to fit on top.
Homes around SE19 include Victorian houses, Edwardian properties and period conversions, which often come with stepped gardens and narrow side access. That means materials handling, spoil removal and barrowing routes need careful planning. We’re used to working around mature planting, boundary walls and shared access points. If your garden levels drop towards South Norwood or rise around Crystal Palace, we’ll set out the base to suit the fall and intended use.
We start with a site visit to confirm measurements, access and load requirements, then excavate to the correct depth and install a compacted sub-base. Steel reinforcement is added where needed, before pouring and finishing the slab to tight tolerances. We build in drainage considerations so rainwater doesn’t sit against timber frames or under hot tubs. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, tidy working practices and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
The Norwood Grove area sits on varied ground, and gardens can change level quickly across short distances. We assess soil conditions, existing paving and drainage routes before we dig. In the London Borough of Croydon, parking and access can be limited on residential roads, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Our approach suits period properties where protecting walls, paths and planting is essential.
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Costs depend on size, excavation depth, access and whether reinforcement is required. As a guide, small shed bases often start from around £450–£900, while larger summerhouse or greenhouse bases are commonly £900–£1,800. Hot tub bases and garage bases can range from £1,500–£4,000+ due to thicker slabs, steel mesh and extra sub-base work. We provide a written quote after a site visit in SE19.
Most shed or greenhouse bases take 1 day on site, with larger summerhouse bases usually 1–2 days depending on excavation and barrow distance. Hot tub and garage bases can take 2–4 days where deeper dig-outs, reinforcement and drainage are needed. Concrete then needs curing time before heavy loading; we’ll advise when it’s safe to install your structure. Weather, access and ground conditions can affect timings.
In many cases, a concrete base for a garden structure is permitted development, especially when it’s at ground level and the building meets height and boundary rules. However, restrictions can apply for listed buildings, flats/period conversions with shared land, or if you’re close to boundaries and highways. We’ll talk through your plans and flag anything that may need checking with the London Borough of Croydon before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our concrete base installations, covering workmanship issues such as poor compaction, incorrect levels, or cracking caused by installation defects. It also includes problems linked to inadequate reinforcement where it was specified. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme ground movement, or overloading beyond the agreed design. We document the build approach so you know exactly what’s been installed.
We can build standard slabs for sheds and greenhouses, thicker reinforced slabs for hot tubs, and larger pads for garages. Options include steel mesh reinforcement, thicker sub-bases, formed edges, and falls designed to move water away from structures. For a cleaner finish, we can float-finish the surface or prepare it for paving on top. We’ll recommend the best specification based on your structure, ground conditions and access.
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