Brixton's mix of period terraces and modern developments demands foundation work that respects both heritage and innovation. From basement conversions beneath Edwardian houses to contemporary extensions, solid groundwork shapes every successful project.
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Those Victorian terraces lining Brixton's streets weren't built with today's living standards in mind. Whether you're excavating for a basement cinema or adding a kitchen extension, the clay soil common across SW2 and SW9 requires careful foundation design. Years of working beneath properties from Electric Avenue to Brixton Water Lane have taught us exactly how deep to dig and when extra reinforcement becomes essential.
Foundation work starts with understanding what lies beneath - not just soil type but old cellars, forgotten wells, even wartime shelters that still exist under some properties. Ground investigation determines whether traditional strip foundations suit your project or if mini-piles better handle the London clay's seasonal movement. Reinforced concrete poured to precise specifications creates the stable platform your structure needs, engineered to distribute loads evenly regardless of what you're building above.
Having poured foundations for everything from single-storey rear returns to three-storey side extensions across Brixton, we understand the neighbourhood's planning quirks and structural challenges. Our groundworkers know which streets have particularly troublesome soil conditions and where neighbouring party walls require extra consideration.
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Foundation costs vary considerably - a simple extension footer might run £3,000-£5,000, while basement excavation with underpinning easily reaches £15,000-£25,000. Site access, soil conditions and the proximity to neighbouring properties all influence final pricing.
Absolutely - from the conservation areas around Brockwell Park to the new developments near Brixton station. Our teams regularly work across SW2 and SW9, including Brixton Hill's sloping sites and the tighter plots around Coldharbour Lane.
Most residential foundation projects complete within 5-10 working days, including excavation and concrete curing time. Complex underpinning or basement digs naturally extend this timeframe, sometimes requiring 3-4 weeks of groundwork.
Every foundation we pour includes decade-long structural warranty coverage, backed by professional indemnity insurance. This protects against settlement, cracking or any structural failure related to the groundwork - peace of mind that extends well beyond completion.
Victorian foundations often surprise us with their depth and quality, though they weren't designed for modern loads. We carefully assess existing footings, frequently incorporating them into new designs with appropriate reinforcement. Sometimes underpinning proves necessary, particularly where original foundations sit too shallow for today's building regulations.
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