Concrete Foundations in Greenwich built for long-term stability, not quick fixes. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced rafts, we deliver Building Regs-ready groundworks with clear, practical advice.
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A solid build starts below ground, and that’s where our team excels. We install concrete foundations for extensions, garden rooms and structural alterations across SE10, including Maze Hill and Charlton. Working near Greenwich Park and the Old Royal Naval College often means tight access and careful logistics. We plan pours, deliveries and spoil removal so your project stays on track.
Greenwich homes range from Georgian townhouses and Victorian villas to modern waterfront apartments, each with different structural demands. Period properties can involve shallow existing footings, mixed ground and sensitive party wall considerations. Newer builds may require engineered solutions for basements, retaining walls or load-bearing changes. We tailor foundation design and depth to the building loads and site constraints, not a one-size-fits-all spec.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear scope of works, then coordinate with your engineer and Building Control. Our crew handles excavation, formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement and curing, keeping everything tidy and documented. You’ll get straightforward communication, photo updates if requested, and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling and foundations that pass inspection first time.
The concrete foundations Greenwich area often involve variable made ground, tree influence near parkland, and restricted access on older streets. In Deptford and Blackheath, we regularly plan around narrow driveways, controlled parking and delivery slots. We adapt excavation methods, pour sequencing and reinforcement handling to reduce disruption and keep neighbours on side. Where needed, we liaise with the council and Building Control to keep compliance straightforward.
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Costs depend on foundation type, depth, access and how much excavation/spoil removal is required. As a guide, small pad foundations may start from around £900–£2,000, while strip foundations for an extension commonly fall in the £3,500–£9,000 range. Raft foundations are typically higher, often £7,000–£18,000+. Ground conditions, reinforcement schedules and pump requirements can move figures up or down.
Most domestic foundation jobs take 2–7 working days from excavation to pour, with curing time afterwards before building continues. A straightforward strip foundation for a rear extension is often completed in 3–5 days, while raft foundations or deep foundations can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales vary with access in SE10, weather, inspection scheduling, and whether we need to divert drains or remove existing slabs.
Foundations themselves usually don’t need planning permission, but the structure they support (extension, outbuilding, rebuild) may. Regardless, Building Regulations approval is normally required, and Building Control will inspect excavation depth and reinforcement before the pour. If you’re close to boundaries, on a party wall, or near protected trees, extra checks may apply. We help you confirm requirements and coordinate inspections.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our concrete foundation workmanship, covering issues caused by installation defects such as incorrect levels, poor compaction, inadequate reinforcement placement, or substandard concrete handling. It also includes remedial work where our construction is proven to be the cause. The warranty doesn’t cover structural movement from unforeseen ground conditions, third-party design errors, or changes made by other contractors after handover.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings, with reinforced options where required by engineering. Concrete mixes can be specified for strength and exposure conditions, and we can incorporate mesh, rebar cages, starter bars and holding-down bolts. For deeper or weaker ground, we’ll discuss deep foundations and staged pours. We work from your engineer’s drawings and can recommend the most practical solution for your site.
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