Concrete Foundations in Brockley built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. We design and install strip, pad and raft bases to Building Regs, with reinforcement where required. Ideal for extensions, garden rooms and structural landscaping across SE4.
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If you’re planning an extension, garden room or retaining structure near Brockley Market or Hilly Fields, the foundation design is what protects everything above it. Fine Landscaping delivers engineered concrete bases that suit your site, load requirements and layout. From wall footings for new masonry to reinforced slabs for outbuildings, we build to spec and to Building Regulations. We work across SE4 and neighbouring streets where access and levels can be tight.
Brockley’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions often come with mixed ground conditions, mature trees and shared boundaries. That means foundations can’t be “one size fits all”, especially for side returns and rear extensions. We regularly support projects in Honor Oak, Crofton Park and New Cross where excavation depth, party wall considerations and drainage routes need careful coordination. Our team adapts foundation type and reinforcement to match the structure and the plot.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear scope, then confirm the right solution—strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations, deep foundations or wall footings. Excavation, shuttering, steel fixing and concrete pours are managed with tidy working practices and clear communication throughout. We liaise with Building Control and follow engineering details where supplied, keeping records and photos for sign-off. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, transparent pricing and workmanship backed by warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to Brockley’s narrow drives, controlled parking and period properties with shallow existing footings. Ground can vary across short distances, so we allow for trial holes and adjust depths where needed. We also plan pours around access for concrete wagons and pumps, especially near Ladywell and Brockley Cemetery routes. The result is a compliant base that suits the site, not just the drawing.
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Costs depend on foundation type, depth, access and spoil removal. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts can start from around £600–£1,500. Strip foundations for an extension commonly fall in the £3,000–£9,000 range, while raft foundations are often £6,000–£18,000+. Deep foundations and heavy reinforcement increase costs. We provide a site-specific quote after checking levels, ground and Building Control requirements.
Most domestic foundation jobs take 2–7 working days from excavation to pour, depending on size and complexity. A few pads may be completed in a day or two, while strip foundations for an extension typically take 3–5 days. Raft foundations can take 5–10 days including steel fixing and formwork. Timescales are affected by access in SE4, weather, ground conditions, inspections and concrete delivery slots.
Foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, but the structure you’re building may need planning approval. Many garden rooms and some extensions can be permitted development, though restrictions apply for size, location and conservation factors. In Lewisham, Building Control inspection is typically required for excavation depth and reinforcement before pouring. We’ll help you understand what applies and coordinate inspections to keep the project compliant.
Yes. Our concrete foundation installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and installation defects, including issues linked to incorrect preparation, reinforcement placement or pour quality. It doesn’t cover structural movement caused by third-party alterations, extreme events, or designs not followed on site. We keep clear records of depths, steel, and concrete specifications, and we’ll advise on curing times and aftercare to protect the slab or footings.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations, wall footings and deep foundations, with reinforcement specified to suit loads and ground conditions. Options include varying concrete strengths, thicker slabs, mesh or rebar cages, and insulated build-ups for garden rooms. We can also integrate drainage runs, ducting and service penetrations before the pour. If you have engineer’s drawings we follow them; if not, we can advise on suitable approaches for your build.
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