Concrete Foundations in Shortlands built for long-term strength, not quick fixes. From strip and pad foundations to reinforced raft slabs, we deliver Building Regs-ready bases with tidy, well-managed groundworks.
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If you’re planning an extension, garden room or structural retaining work near Shortlands station or around BR2, the foundation design is where the job is won or lost. Fine Landscaping delivers engineered concrete bases that suit your build and your plot. We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations and wall footings to spec. Every pour is planned for levels, drainage routes and safe access from day one.
Shortlands is known for larger Edwardian houses, Victorian villas and well-kept 1930s properties, often with side access constraints and mature gardens. These homes frequently need deeper foundations or reinforcement where trees, previous groundworks or variable soils are present. We’re used to working on plots leading towards Beckenham, Bromley and Ravensbourne, where ground conditions can change across short distances. Our approach keeps excavations controlled and protects neighbouring boundaries.
We start with a site visit, discuss loads and layout, then confirm foundation type and depth with engineering input where required. You’ll get clear method statements, spoil removal arranged, and pours scheduled to minimise disruption. We coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with Building Regs, including reinforcement placement and concrete specification. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, keep sites safe and deliver foundations that pass first time.
Working in the London Borough of Bromley means factoring in access, parking and considerate working on quiet residential roads near St Mary’s Church and Shortlands Golf Club. We plan deliveries to suit restricted driveways and protect paving, lawns and shared side passages. Where roots, old footings or made ground are discovered, we adapt quickly—switching to deeper or reinforced solutions and documenting changes for Building Control. That’s why clients trust our concrete foundations Shortlands area for complex plots.
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Costs vary with depth, ground conditions, access and the foundation type. As a guide, small pad foundations for posts or a modest garden room might start from £900–£2,000. Strip foundations for an extension are commonly £3,500–£9,000, while reinforced raft foundations can be £7,000–£18,000+. We’ll survey the site, confirm excavation volumes and provide an itemised estimate.
Most domestic foundation packages take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A couple of pads can be completed in a day or two, while strip foundations for an extension often take 3–5 days including excavation, forming, reinforcement and pour. Raft foundations can take longer due to sub-base preparation and steel fixing. Weather, access for wagons and Building Control inspection timing can also affect the programme.
Foundations themselves usually don’t need planning permission, but the structure they support might. Even when planning isn’t required, Building Regulations approval is typically needed for extensions, outbuildings and structural works, with inspections for depth, reinforcement and concrete. We can liaise with your architect/engineer and coordinate Building Control visits. If you’re close to boundaries, trees or drains, we’ll also check for party wall and sewer considerations.
Yes. Our concrete foundation works come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship and installation to the agreed specification, including reinforcement placement, levels and concrete quality. It’s designed to give peace of mind for extension and outbuilding projects. The warranty doesn’t cover issues caused by later alterations, exceptional ground movement outside reasonable assessment, or third-party work that compromises the base. We keep photo records to support compliance and traceability.
We install strip foundations, pad foundations, raft foundations, wall footings and deep foundations where ground conditions demand it. Options include reinforced steel cages, thicker edge beams, and insulated slab build-ups for garden rooms. We’ll advise on the best solution based on loads, soil, nearby trees and drainage runs, and we can work from your engineer’s drawings or help arrange engineering input. Many clients choose concrete foundations in London Borough of Bromley that prioritise durability and straightforward sign-off.
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