Need reliable Footings & Foundations in Camberwell for a new wall, extension or garden structure? Fine Landscaping delivers engineered excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours that meet Building Regs. We’re based 20 minutes away and used to SE5 access and logistics.
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From boundary walls to garden rooms, solid footings are what keep your build stable for decades. We carry out wall footings, pier footings and strip footings across SE5, with careful excavation and reinforced concrete where required. If your project is near Camberwell Green or Denmark Hill station, we’ll plan deliveries and spoil removal around local traffic and access. The result is a clean, compliant base ready for brickwork, timber frames or steelwork.
Camberwell’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often means tight side access, shared boundaries and older garden levels. We regularly work on properties between Denmark Hill and Peckham, where ground conditions can vary from made-up ground to firm clay. Our team assesses existing structures, nearby drains and tree roots before we dig. That local experience helps prevent settlement, cracking and disputes later on.
We start with a site visit, set-out checks and an agreed method statement, then excavate to the correct depth and width for the load. Reinforcement is installed to spec, concrete is poured and finished, and we coordinate Building Control inspections where needed. You’ll get clear communication, tidy working practices and photo updates at key stages. Homeowners choose us for footings & foundations camberwell area because we build it right first time—no shortcuts.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark often involves narrow access, controlled parking and careful neighbour management. We plan skips, concrete deliveries and barrowing routes to suit SE5 streets and mews-style approaches. Camberwell’s period housing also brings older drains and mixed ground from past landscaping, so we scan, hand-dig where sensible and adapt footing designs accordingly. That’s why clients trust our footings & foundations in London Borough of Southwark for dependable results.
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Costs vary with depth, soil, access and the foundation type. As a guide in Camberwell, small wall footings might start around £900–£2,000, while strip footings for a garden room or extension can range from £3,500–£9,000+. Pier footings are often £250–£600 per pier depending on size and reinforcement. Engineering design, Building Control visits, muck-away and concrete volume are the main variables.
Most footing jobs take 1–3 days for excavation and pour, with larger strip footings typically 3–7 working days. Timescales depend on access (common with Camberwell terraces), the amount of spoil to remove, weather, and whether we’re waiting on an engineer’s details or Building Control inspection slots. Concrete curing is usually 24–48 hours before light work continues, and longer before heavy loading where specified.
Footings themselves rarely need planning permission, but they’re usually part of a structure that may. Many garden walls and outbuildings can fall under permitted development, yet rules change with height, boundaries, conservation areas and listed buildings (relevant around some Georgian streets). Building Regulations approval is often required for structural work, and inspections are common. We’ll advise what applies and help coordinate with Southwark Building Control.
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 compaction, or poor concrete placement. It also covers reinforcement installation where included in our scope. The warranty doesn’t cover structural movement caused by factors outside our control, such as major tree root activity, leaking drains, or changes made by other contractors after handover.
We install wall footings, strip footings and pier footings, using concrete mixes suited to the job and ground conditions. Reinforcement options include rebar cages, mesh, and starter bars for tying into walls or slabs. Depth and width are set by load, soil type and nearby structures, often guided by an engineer. We’ll talk you through options, coordinate any engineering, and choose a design that meets Building Regs and your build goals.
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