Concrete Foundations in Denmark Hill, designed for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced raft slabs, we build bases that keep extensions, walls and garden structures true. Fast, tidy work with clear engineering-led advice.
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If you’re planning an extension, garden room, retaining wall or new boundary wall near Denmark Hill station or King’s College Hospital, the foundation is where the job is won or lost. Fine Landscaping delivers engineered concrete bases that suit your structure and your ground conditions. We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings with careful setting-out and accurate levels. Every pour is planned to reduce disruption and keep your project moving.
Denmark Hill (SE5) has a mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and purpose-built flats, often with tight side access and shared boundaries. We regularly support rear extensions, outbuildings and garden structures across nearby Camberwell and Herne Hill. Older properties can hide shallow footings, made ground or legacy drainage runs, so we investigate before we dig. Our team adapts foundation depth, reinforcement and concrete specification to match the build and the site.
We start with a site survey, confirm loads and layout, then agree the right foundation type—strip, pad, raft or deep foundations where required. Excavation, shuttering, reinforcement and concrete placement are carried out to spec, with tidy spoil management and safe working practices. We coordinate inspections and documentation for Building Regs where applicable. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, reliable scheduling and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark means planning for constrained access, parking controls and close neighbours. Around Ruskin Park and SE5 streets, we often encounter variable ground and old service routes, so we scan, trial-dig and set out carefully. Victorian plots can be narrow, so we use efficient excavation methods and schedule concrete deliveries to minimise disruption. If your site is near Maudsley Hospital or busy roads, we plan logistics and safe pedestrian routes from day one.
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Costs vary with foundation type, depth, access and spoil removal. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts or a small structure often start around £600–£1,500. Strip foundations for walls and extensions commonly range from £120–£220 per linear metre, depending on depth and ground. Raft foundations are typically priced per m² and may fall around £180–£350+ per m². A site visit lets us confirm scope and give a tailored estimate.
Most foundation works take 2–7 working days from excavation to pour, depending on size and complexity. A few pad foundations can be completed in 1–2 days, while strip foundations for an extension may take 3–5 days. Raft foundations can take a week or more due to sub-base preparation and reinforcement. Timescales are affected by access in SE5, inspection scheduling, depth requirements, weather, and whether we uncover existing drains or weak ground.
Concrete foundations themselves rarely need planning permission, but the structure they support might—especially extensions, outbuildings near boundaries, or changes affecting drainage. Many garden projects fall under permitted development, yet there are limits on size, height and location. Building Regulations approval is commonly required for structural work, and inspections may be needed before pouring concrete. We’ll advise what’s likely to apply in Southwark and help you line up the right checks before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our concrete foundation installations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect levels, poor compaction, or improper placement of reinforcement (where specified). It also covers our setting-out and construction methods to the agreed scope. The warranty doesn’t cover movement caused by external factors like major flooding, tree root heave, or changes to loads after completion. We keep clear records and photos for peace of mind.
We tailor the design to your build: strip foundations for walls, pad foundations for point loads, and raft foundations where ground is variable or loads are spread. Options include reinforced concrete with steel mesh or rebar, thicker edge beams, and deeper excavations where required. We can also integrate wall footings, starter bars and service penetrations for drainage or electrics. For concrete specification, we’ll recommend the right mix strength and additives based on exposure and curing conditions.
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