Concrete Foundations in Blackheath built for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced rafts, we engineer the right base for your project. Expect tidy, well-managed groundwork with clear communication from start to pour.
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Whether you’re planning an extension, garden room or structural landscaping, the foundation is what makes it last. We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings to suit your design and ground conditions. Work is carried out with Building Regulations in mind, with careful setting-out and levels. We regularly support projects around Blackheath Common and Blackheath Village, including SE3 properties.
Blackheath’s affluent village atmosphere and Georgian architecture often come with tight access, mature trees and sensitive boundaries. We’re experienced working on Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions where existing drainage runs, shared walls and older brickwork need extra care. Our team plans excavations and pours to minimise disruption and protect neighbouring structures. If you’re comparing concrete foundations Blackheath area options, we’ll explain what’s necessary and what’s not.
We start with a site visit, then confirm foundation type, depth and reinforcement requirements with engineering input where needed. You’ll get a clear scope covering excavation, spoil removal, formwork, steel, concrete specification and inspections. We coordinate Building Control checks and keep the site safe, clean and well-organised. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, transparent updates and a finish that’s ready for the next trade.
Blackheath sits across the Royal Borough of Greenwich/London Borough of Lewisham, so inspections, skips and parking arrangements can vary by street. Period homes near The Paragon may have restricted access and established tree roots, affecting excavation methods and foundation depths. We plan deliveries, concrete pours and spoil removal to suit SE3 constraints and keep neighbours informed. Our approach is tailored to local property styles and council requirements, not a one-size-fits-all method.
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Costs vary with foundation type, depth, access and spoil removal. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts or a garden room might start from £900–£2,000. Strip foundations for a typical extension commonly fall around £3,500–£9,000, while engineered raft foundations can be £7,000–£18,000+. We’ll confirm a range after checking drawings, ground conditions and Building Control requirements.
Most domestic foundation jobs take 2–7 working days from setting-out to pour, depending on size and complexity. A few pads may be completed in a day or two, while strip foundations for an extension often need several days for excavation, inspections and concrete. Raft foundations can take longer due to sub-base preparation and reinforcement. Weather, access, and Building Control inspection timing can affect the programme.
Foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, but the overall project (extension, outbuilding or structural landscaping) may need planning depending on size, location and constraints. Many garden structures are permitted development, yet rules can change near boundaries, in conservation areas, or for listed buildings. We’ll help you check requirements and liaise with Building Control so inspections and sign-off are handled correctly.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for concrete foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect levels, inadequate reinforcement placement (where specified), or poor compaction/finish that leads to failure. It doesn’t cover structural movement caused by factors outside our control, such as major leaks, tree removal effects, or changes to the design after completion. We also document materials and key stages for peace of mind.
We can build strip foundations, pad foundations, reinforced ground beams with wall footings, or a full raft foundation depending on loads and soil conditions. Concrete mixes can be specified for strength and exposure, and we’ll include steel reinforcement where engineering requires it. We also plan for services, drainage penetrations and insulation details where relevant. We’ll review your drawings, explain options in plain English, and recommend the most cost-effective compliant solution.
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