Footings & Foundations in Elephant & Castle built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. We handle excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours to Building Regs and engineer-led specs. Ideal for extensions, garden rooms, walls and structural landscaping.
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From boundary walls to garden rooms and rear extensions, solid groundworks make everything above safer and straighter. Our team delivers accurate excavation, formwork and concrete pours across SE1 and SE17. We regularly work near Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre and Elephant Park, where access and logistics can be tight. Every footing is set out carefully to suit your structure and the ground it sits on.
Elephant & Castle mixes Victorian terraces in Walworth and Kennington with new-build apartments and modern high-rises around Strata Tower. That variety means foundations can’t be one-size-fits-all. We design and build wall footings, pier footings and strip footings to match loads, spans and site constraints. Whether you’re upgrading a courtyard garden or supporting a new masonry wall, we keep levels, lines and bearing depths consistent.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and clear set-out, then excavate to the required depth and ground conditions. Reinforcement is installed where specified, and concrete is poured and finished to the right tolerances. We coordinate Building Control and follow Building Regs, with engineering input when needed. Homeowners choose us for tidy working practices, reliable scheduling and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark often means managing restricted access, controlled parking and busy roads around the transport hub. We plan deliveries and concrete pours to minimise disruption and keep your site secure. Ground conditions can vary between older plots in Newington and redeveloped areas near London South Bank University, so we adjust excavation depth and reinforcement accordingly. You’ll get a methodical approach that suits both tight terraces and modern developments.
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Costs vary with depth, access, spoil removal and the type of footing. As a guide, small wall footings may start around £900–£2,000, while strip footings for an extension can be £3,000–£9,000+. Pier footings for posts or steelwork are often £350–£900 per pier depending on size and reinforcement. Tight access in SE1/SE17 and concrete pump needs can increase costs.
Most domestic footing jobs take 1–3 days for excavation and set-out, plus a day for reinforcement and pouring, with curing time afterwards. Larger strip footings for extensions commonly run 3–7 working days depending on length, depth and inspections. Timescales are affected by access, weather, ground conditions, utility diversions and Building Control sign-offs. We provide a clear programme before starting and keep you updated daily.
Foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, especially for garden walls, outbuildings and many domestic alterations. However, planning may apply if you’re building an extension, altering boundaries, working near neighbours, or in a conservation area. In Southwark, Building Control inspections are typically required at key stages (excavation and pour). We help you confirm requirements and coordinate inspections so work stays compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our footings and foundations, covering defects caused by installation issues such as incorrect set-out, inadequate compaction or poor concrete placement. Materials are supplied to specification, and reinforcement is installed as required by drawings or Building Regs guidance. The warranty doesn’t cover movement from external factors like major tree root changes, flooding, or unapproved structural alterations. We document the work and keep records for peace of mind.
We build wall footings, strip footings and pier footings depending on loads and layout. Concrete mixes can be specified for strength and exposure, and reinforcement options include rebar cages, mesh and starter bars for walls or steel posts. Where required, we can incorporate deeper excavations, widened bases or engineering-led details for tricky ground. We’ll talk through the structure above, access constraints and Building Control expectations to recommend the most suitable solution.
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