Get Footings & Foundations in Bermondsey built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. We handle excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours to engineer’s spec, ready for Building Regs sign-off.
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Whether you’re planning an extension, a retaining wall or a new garden room, solid groundwork is the difference between a build that lasts and one that moves. Our team delivers precise excavation and properly reinforced concrete for dependable footings and foundations. We regularly work around London Bridge and Bermondsey Street, where access and neighbours demand careful planning. From setting-out to pour day, everything is measured, checked and documented.
Bermondsey’s mix of converted warehouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often brings varied ground conditions and structural constraints. Older terraces can need deeper strip footings to reach suitable bearing strata, while warehouse conversions may require pier footings to work around existing slabs and services. In SE1 and SE16, tight rear access and shared boundaries are common, so we design the sequence to minimise disruption. If an engineer is involved, we follow their calculations exactly and coordinate inspections.
We start with a site visit, service checks and a clear scope, then move into excavation, formwork and reinforcement installation. Concrete is ordered to the right mix, poured and finished with levels verified before curing. We work to Building Regulations requirements and arrange inspections at the right stages. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for transparent communication, tidy sites and foundations that support the build above with confidence.
In the London Borough of Southwark, Bermondsey sites often involve restricted access, controlled parking and close party boundaries. Around Maltby Street Market and Tower Bridge approaches, deliveries and concrete timing need careful coordination. We plan for skips, barrowing routes and pump access where needed, and we protect neighbouring surfaces and services. Ground conditions can vary across short distances, so we excavate cautiously and confirm formation before pouring.
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Costs vary with depth, soil conditions, access and the structural design. As a guide in Bermondsey, small wall footings might start around £900–£2,000, while strip footings for a modest extension are often £3,500–£9,000. Pier footings and reinforced ground beams can be £4,500–£12,000+ depending on engineering. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit and drawings review.
Most projects take 2–7 working days from excavation to completed pour, with curing time afterwards before heavy loading. A simple garden wall footing can be done in a day or two, while an extension footprint usually takes longer due to depth, reinforcement and inspections. Timescales are affected by access in SE1/SE16, spoil removal, weather, and whether an engineer specifies additional steel or stepped foundations.
Footings and foundations themselves are usually part of a wider project, and many domestic works can fall under permitted development. However, Building Regulations approval is commonly required for structural foundations, and party wall matters may apply near boundaries. In the London Borough of Southwark we help you understand what’s needed, coordinate with your builder/engineer, and ensure inspections are booked at the right stages so the work is compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation, reinforcement placement and concrete works carried out by our team. This includes issues such as cracking linked to poor preparation or incorrect levels, where applicable. The warranty does not cover structural movement caused by external factors like leaks, tree root activity, or changes to loads beyond the original design. All terms are provided in writing.
We install wall footings, strip footings and pier footings, with reinforcement specified by your engineer or to suit the build. Concrete options include different strengths and additives for ground conditions, alongside mesh or rebar cages for extra stability. Where access is tight, we can plan for pumped concrete or staged pours. We’ll advise on the most practical approach for your Bermondsey property, balancing compliance, cost and build programme.
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