Footings & Foundations in Blackheath built for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. We handle excavation, concrete pours and reinforcement with engineer-led precision. Ideal for extensions, retaining walls and garden structures on SE3 plots.
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Strong groundwork is what keeps walls, extensions and garden builds performing for decades. Our team delivers footings & foundations blackheath area homeowners can trust, from accurate excavation to clean concrete pours. We regularly work near Blackheath Common and through SE3 streets where access and spoil removal need careful planning. Every footing is set out to suit the load, soil and intended structure.
Blackheath’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions often come with mature gardens, boundary walls and older drainage runs. That mix can mean variable ground conditions and tight working spaces, especially around Blackheath Village and The Paragon. We design wall footings, strip footings and pier footings to suit the building type and any structural alterations. Where required, we coordinate engineering input so the foundation detail matches the build above.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels and set-out, then a clear method statement for excavation, reinforcement and concrete. We work to Building Regulations standards and can liaise with Building Control to keep inspections straightforward. You’ll get tidy spoil management, safe temporary edges, and consistent communication from start to pour. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for dependable scheduling, careful workmanship and a finish that’s ready for the next trade.
Blackheath plots often combine older garden walls, tree roots and mixed made-ground from historic landscaping. Parking and deliveries can be restricted near Blackheath Village, so we plan concrete access and skip placement in advance. We’re used to requirements across footings & foundations in Royal Borough of Greenwich/London Borough of Lewisham, including Building Control inspections and neighbour considerations. Where access is tight, we adapt with smaller plant, phased digs and efficient barrow routes.
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Costs vary by depth, soil, access and the footing type (strip, pier or wall footings). As a guide, small pads/pier footings for garden structures may start from £900–£2,500. Strip footings for walls or small extensions often fall around £2,500–£7,500. Larger or deeper foundations with more excavation, reinforcement and concrete can be £8,000–£20,000+. We provide a detailed itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most domestic footing jobs take 2–7 working days, depending on length, depth and access. A simple run of strip footings for a garden wall can be completed in a few days, while foundations for an extension may take 1–2 weeks including excavation, inspections and concrete curing time. Timescales are affected by weather, ground conditions, service diversions, and Building Control availability for sign-off at key stages.
Footings and foundations themselves usually don’t require planning permission, but the structure they support might (such as an extension, outbuilding or retaining wall). Building Regulations approval is commonly required for structural work, and Building Control inspections are typical before concrete is poured. We can work alongside your designer/engineer and help you understand what’s needed for your property in Greenwich or Lewisham, including any constraints affecting boundaries and drainage.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect set-out, inadequate reinforcement placement, or poor concrete handling. The warranty is valid when the build above follows the specified design and loading assumptions, and when any engineer/Building Control requirements are met. We also keep clear records of levels, reinforcement and pour dates for peace of mind.
We install wall footings, strip footings and pier footings, selected to suit the structure and ground conditions. Options include varying concrete strengths, reinforced or unreinforced designs, and deeper excavations where required by soil or nearby trees. For retaining walls, we can incorporate drainage details and reinforcement schedules to match engineering requirements. We’ll talk you through the best option based on access, budget, and how the finished build will be used.
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