Concrete Foundations in Paddington built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced rafts, we deliver Building Regs-ready bases with clear engineering and tidy site control.
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If you’re building near Paddington station or upgrading a property around Bayswater, the right foundation makes everything above it safer and longer-lasting. We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings for extensions, garden rooms, outbuildings and structural alterations. Every base is set out accurately, excavated to spec and poured with the correct concrete strength. We work across W2 with a focus on clean, controlled sites and dependable results.
Paddington’s mix of stucco townhouses, mansion flats and newer apartments often calls for careful sequencing and structural coordination. We’re used to working in tight side returns, rear courtyards and constrained access routes, including properties near Little Venice and Paddington Basin. Where loads are higher or ground conditions vary, we specify reinforced concrete and, when required, deep foundations. Our team can liaise with your engineer to match drawings and calculations precisely.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a clear scope that aligns with Building Regulations. You’ll get a practical programme, spoil removal plan, and concrete pour booked to minimise disruption. Steel reinforcement, formwork and curing are handled properly, with photo updates available for your records. Homeowners choose us because we’re straightforward, punctual, and we stand behind our work with a written warranty.
Working in the concrete foundations Paddington area means planning for restricted access, parking controls and delivery windows. Around W2 and near St Mary’s Hospital, traffic and logistics can affect pour timing, so we schedule pumps and wagons carefully. Ground conditions can vary across the borough, so we follow engineer guidance and excavate to verified bearing strata. We also protect pavements and shared access ways, which is vital for mansion flats and communal blocks.
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Costs vary with foundation type, depth, access and spoil removal. As a guide, small pad foundations might start from £900–£1,800, while strip foundations for a typical rear extension are often £3,500–£8,500. Raft foundations commonly range from £7,000–£18,000 depending on reinforcement and thickness. Tight W2 access, concrete pumping, and deeper excavations can increase the overall price.
Most domestic foundations take 2–7 working days from excavation to pour, with additional time for curing before building starts. A few isolated pads can be completed in 1–2 days, while a reinforced raft may take 5–10 days including formwork and steel fixing. Timescales depend on access, depth, inspections, weather, and whether you need engineering changes after trial holes.
Foundations themselves are usually part of a wider project, and many rear extensions or garden structures can be permitted development, but this isn’t guaranteed in the City of Westminster. Building Regulations approval is typically required, and inspections may be needed before concrete is poured. If your property is listed, in a conservation area, or close to boundaries, extra consents can apply. We’ll help you check requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our concrete foundation workmanship, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect setting-out, inadequate reinforcement placement, or poor concrete placement and finishing. The warranty applies when foundations are used as designed and not altered without approval. We also keep clear records of depths, steel and pours to support sign-off and future property paperwork. Structural design remains with your engineer where applicable.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings, with reinforced options where loads or ground conditions demand it. Concrete can be specified to suit exposure and strength requirements, and we can use pumped pours for difficult access. Details such as starter bars, mesh, thickened edges and ground beams can be incorporated to match engineering drawings. We’ll guide you through the best option for your layout, budget and build programme, including concrete foundations in City of Westminster constraints.
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