Need a base you can build on with confidence? We deliver Concrete Foundations in Elmers End, engineered for strength, drainage and compliance. From small extensions to garden structures, we handle the groundworks properly from day one.
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Whether you’re planning an extension, garden room or new retaining wall, solid foundations are non-negotiable. Our team works across BR3, with regular jobs near Elmers End station and along the Croydon Tramlink route. We install strip foundations, pad foundations and raft foundations to suit the load, soil and access. Every pour is set out accurately, reinforced where required, and prepared for Building Control sign-off.
Elmers End has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, often with tight side access and shared boundaries. We’re used to working around existing services, shallow drains and older garden structures without causing disruption. If you’re in Beckenham, Penge, Anerley or South Norwood, we’ll match the foundation type to your property’s layout and the intended build. That includes wall footings for masonry, deep foundations where ground conditions demand it, and tidy reinstatement afterwards.
We start with a site visit, levels check and discussion of your drawings or proposed layout. Then we handle excavation, spoil removal, shuttering, steel reinforcement, concrete placement and curing—keeping everything clean and safe. Our work is carried out to engineering requirements and Building Regs, with clear documentation for your project team. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, dependable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Ground conditions across the concrete foundations Elmers End area can vary, so we assess bearing capacity, drainage and nearby trees before digging. Access can be restricted on residential streets around Elmers End Green, so we plan deliveries, parking and barrowing routes in advance. We’re familiar with expectations for concrete foundations in London Borough of Bromley, including Building Control inspections and safe excavation practices. The result is a foundation designed for your property type and built to last.
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Costs vary with depth, soil, access and the foundation type. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts can start from £300–£800 each, while strip foundations for a typical rear extension often fall around £2,500–£6,500. Raft foundations are usually higher, commonly £6,000–£15,000+. These ranges can change with reinforcement requirements, spoil removal, and whether Building Control or an engineer specifies deeper excavations.
Most domestic foundation jobs take 2–5 working days from excavation to pour, with curing time afterwards before heavy loading. A few pad foundations may be completed in a day, while larger strip runs or raft foundations can take 1–2 weeks including preparation and inspections. Timescales depend on access, weather, depth, unexpected obstructions (old footings, drains), and whether Building Control needs to inspect trenches before concrete is placed.
Planning permission usually relates to the structure you’re building rather than the foundations themselves, and many garden projects can be permitted development. However, Building Regulations often apply, and Building Control may need to inspect excavations before the pour. If you’re close to boundaries, working near drains, or building a substantial extension, additional checks can be required. We’ll review your plans, advise what’s likely needed, and coordinate with your builder/architect.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our foundation workmanship, covering defects caused by installation issues such as incorrect preparation, poor compaction, or reinforcement placement not matching the agreed specification. It also covers problems arising from our concrete placement and finishing where relevant. The warranty doesn’t cover structural changes, overloading, or issues caused by third-party alterations after completion. We keep clear records and photos to support inspections and future works.
We can install strip foundations for load-bearing walls, pad foundations for posts and piers, and raft foundations where ground is weaker or loads are spread. Options include reinforced concrete, deeper trench-fill foundations, and tailored wall footings for retaining or boundary walls. We also factor in drainage, service routes and damp-proof detailing where required. If you have engineer’s drawings we build to spec; if not, we can help arrange the right design input.
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