Footings & Foundations in Denmark Hill built for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. We handle excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours with tidy, well-managed site set-ups. Ideal for extensions, garden walls and structural alterations across SE5.
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If you’re planning an extension, a new garden wall or structural alterations near Denmark Hill station, the groundwork matters as much as the finish. Fine Landscaping delivers footings and foundations that support your build properly from day one. We carry out excavation, set out accurately, and pour quality concrete with the right reinforcement. Homeowners around SE5 and close to King’s College Hospital rely on us for dependable, well-organised groundwork.
Denmark Hill has a strong mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and purpose-built flats, and each brings different foundation challenges. Older properties around Camberwell and Herne Hill can reveal shallow historic footings, mixed ground and tight side access. We design practical solutions such as wall footings, strip footings or pier footings to suit the structure and site constraints. Our team is based just 20 minutes away, so surveys and follow-up visits are easy to arrange.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, load requirements and access for spoil removal. Next, we excavate to the specified depth, install reinforcement where required, and coordinate inspections for Building Regs sign-off. Concrete is poured to spec and finished cleanly, with clear curing guidance before the next trade begins. Clients choose us for transparent communication, safe working practices and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark often means managing narrow frontages, parking restrictions and shared boundaries. Around Ruskin Park and SE5 streets, access can be limited, so we plan deliveries, barrowing routes and spoil collection carefully. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and firmer layers, so we excavate methodically and keep Building Control informed. Our approach is designed to reduce disruption while keeping the structure compliant and stable.
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Costs vary with depth, width, access and how much spoil needs removing. As a guide in Denmark Hill, small wall footings might start from £900–£1,800, while strip footings for a modest extension commonly fall around £3,500–£8,500. Pier footings can be similar or higher depending on quantity and reinforcement. Engineering details, Building Control inspections and restricted access in SE5 can affect the final figure.
Most footing and foundation packages take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A short garden wall footing might be completed in a day or two, while an extension footprint typically needs several days for excavation, inspection and concrete pour. Timescales can change with weather, access for skips or grab lorries, and whether deeper digs are required. We provide a clear schedule before work starts.
Footings and foundations themselves usually sit within a wider project, and many garden and minor works can be permitted development. However, extensions, structural alterations, party wall matters and works near boundaries may require planning consent or formal notices. Building Regulations approval is commonly needed for structural foundations, with inspections at key stages. We’ll help you understand what applies in Southwark and coordinate with Building Control and your engineer.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our footings and foundations, covering defects caused by installation errors, such as incorrect preparation, poor workmanship or non-compliant placement of reinforcement. The warranty doesn’t cover issues caused by structural design errors, extreme ground movement, flooding, or changes made by other contractors after our work. We also keep photo records and inspection notes to support sign-off and future reference.
Common options include strip footings for walls, trench-fill foundations, and pier footings where loads are concentrated or ground varies. Concrete mixes can be specified for strength and exposure conditions, and reinforcement can range from mesh to rebar cages depending on engineering requirements. We can also incorporate starter bars for walls, drainage considerations and level changes. We’ll work with your engineer and Building Control to choose the safest, most practical solution.
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