Concrete Foundations in Richmond built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced raft slabs, we deliver engineered bases that meet Building Regs and suit your build.
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Whether you’re planning an extension, garden room or structural landscaping, the foundation is what protects the investment. We install concrete bases across Richmond, including TW9 and TW10, with careful setting-out and levels. Working near Richmond Green and the approaches to Richmond Bridge often means tight access and strict neighbour considerations. Our team keeps the site tidy, organised and safe from day one.
Richmond’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and riverside properties calls for foundations that respect existing structures. In areas such as Kew, Ham and Petersham, we regularly underpin new walls, outbuildings and retaining features without disturbing mature gardens. We tailor depths and reinforcement to suit the load, ground conditions and proximity to boundaries. If your project sits close to trees or older drains, we factor that in early to avoid surprises.
Our process starts with a site visit, soil and level assessment, then a clear specification for the right foundation type. We handle excavation, shuttering, reinforcement, concrete pour and curing, with wall footings formed accurately for the next trade. All work is planned around Building Regulations, and we can liaise with engineers and Building Control where required. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clean workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying builds.
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames includes conservation areas and narrow residential roads, so deliveries, skips and concrete access need planning. Riverside plots can have variable ground and higher moisture, while mature trees near Richmond Park can influence foundation depth and design. We assess access, parking restrictions and neighbour proximity before excavation begins. That preparation helps keep your programme on track and avoids costly rework.
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Costs vary by foundation type, depth, access and spoil removal. As a guide in Richmond, strip foundations for small extensions often start around £2,500–£6,000, while reinforced raft foundations commonly fall in the £6,000–£15,000 range. Deep foundations or complex wall footings near boundaries can be higher due to extra excavation, steel and concrete volume. We provide a written, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most domestic foundation installs take 2–5 working days from excavation to pour, with additional time for curing before building proceeds. Simple pad foundations for posts can be completed in 1–2 days, while raft foundations may take 4–7 days due to sub-base preparation, insulation and reinforcement. Timescales depend on access for machinery, ground conditions, weather, and whether Building Control inspections are required at key stages.
Foundations themselves rarely need planning permission, but the structure they support might (for example, an extension, outbuilding or retaining wall). Many garden projects are permitted development, yet Richmond upon Thames has conservation areas and restrictions that can change what’s allowed. Building Regulations approval is commonly required for structural works, and inspections may be needed before pouring. We’ll flag likely requirements and help coordinate with your designer or Building Control.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying concrete foundation installations, covering workmanship and structural integrity of the foundation build (including reinforcement placement, concrete pour and formation of footings) when used as specified. The warranty does not cover issues caused by later alterations, overloading, or third-party drainage and structural changes. We also document key stages and can work to an engineer’s design to strengthen accountability and long-term performance.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, reinforced raft foundations, wall footings and deep foundations depending on loads and ground conditions. Options can include additional steel reinforcement, thicker slabs, insulated raft build-ups for garden rooms, and engineered designs for tricky sites. We’ll advise on the most suitable approach after assessing levels, nearby trees, drainage runs and access. If needed, we coordinate structural engineering calculations and Building Regs compliance.
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