Concrete Foundations in Herne Hill built for long-lasting extensions, outbuildings and garden structures. We design, excavate and pour to Building Regs, with reinforced options where needed. Fast local response from Norbury—typically 15 minutes away.
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From side returns to garden studios, solid groundwork starts with the right footing. Our team delivers engineered concrete foundations for projects across SE24, keeping disruption controlled and the site tidy. We regularly work near Brockwell Park and around Herne Hill station, where access and timing matter. Expect clear communication from set-out to final pour.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often need careful foundation design to suit existing walls and neighbouring properties. We’re used to tight rear access, shared passages and party-wall considerations common around Dulwich, Brixton and Denmark Hill. Where ground conditions or loads demand it, we specify reinforced concrete and deeper excavation. Every foundation type is selected to match the structure above—not a one-size approach.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a practical plan for access, spoil removal and concrete delivery. Your foundations are installed with strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations or wall footings as required, and inspected to meet Building Regs. We coordinate with Building Control and, where needed, structural engineering calculations. Local homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, clean workmanship and documentation you can file with confidence.
We deliver concrete foundations in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark with practical know-how of tight streets, controlled parking and restricted access. Around SE24 and the roads near Herne Hill Velodrome, deliveries and skips often need careful timing. Period properties can have shallow existing footings, made ground, or nearby trees that influence depth and reinforcement. We adapt the method, sequencing and pour strategy to suit the site and the council’s expectations.
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Costs depend on foundation type, depth, access and soil conditions. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts or a small outbuilding often start around £800–£2,000. Strip foundations for an extension are commonly £3,000–£10,000+, while raft foundations can be £6,000–£18,000+ due to steel and volume. We provide an itemised estimate after a site visit and drawings review.
Most domestic foundation works take 2–7 working days from set-out to pour, depending on size and complexity. A few pads may be completed in a day, while deeper strip foundations or a raft can take longer due to excavation, forming, reinforcement and inspections. Timescales are affected by access, weather, spoil removal, and Building Control availability. We’ll confirm a schedule before starting and keep you updated daily.
Foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, but the structure they support (extension, outbuilding, wall) may need planning depending on size and location. Many garden projects can be permitted development, though restrictions apply for flats/maisonettes and conservation areas. We’ll flag likely planning triggers and coordinate with your designer. We also liaise with Building Control in Lambeth or Southwark to arrange inspections at the right stages.
Yes. Our concrete foundation installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and installation defects, provided the foundations are used for the intended design and not altered without advice. We also keep records of levels, reinforcement (where used) and concrete specification for peace of mind. If an issue arises, we respond quickly to investigate and put it right. Manufacturer warranties on materials apply where relevant.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings, choosing the best option for loads, ground and layout. Concrete can be specified in different strengths, with sulphate-resisting mixes where conditions require it. Reinforcement options include rebar cages or mesh, plus starter bars for walls and columns. We can also incorporate ground beams and formwork for tricky levels. We’ll explain the pros and costs so you can choose confidently.
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