Footings & Foundations in Elmers End built for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. From excavation to reinforced concrete pours, we prepare bases for walls, piers and extensions with engineering-led care.
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When you’re adding a garden wall, outbuilding or extension, the groundwork must be right first time. Our team delivers footings and foundations across BR3, with tidy excavation, accurate set-out and properly specified concrete. We regularly work near Elmers End station and along routes served by the Croydon Tramlink, so we’re used to busy streets and tight access. Expect clear communication and a site kept organised from day one.
Elmers End has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, each with different load paths and constraints. We design and install wall footings, pier footings and strip footings to suit the structure above and the ground below. Whether you’re in Beckenham, Penge or close to South Norwood, we adapt depths, reinforcement and pour sequencing to match the job. The result is a base that supports your build without future movement issues.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels and a practical plan for spoil removal and deliveries. We handle excavation, formwork, reinforcement placement and concrete pours, then coordinate Building Control inspections where required. You’ll get straightforward updates, photos if you’re away, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for footings & foundations Elmers End area because we’re local, punctual and precise.
Ground conditions around Elmers End can vary, so we confirm bearing strata and specify concrete and reinforcement accordingly. Many streets near Elmers End Green have limited parking and narrow access, so we plan deliveries, mini-digger use and waste collection to minimise disruption. We’re familiar with Building Control expectations for footings & foundations in London Borough of Bromley and keep inspections moving. That means fewer delays and a smoother build programme.
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Costs depend on depth, access, spoil removal and the footing type (strip, wall or pier). As a guide, small garden wall footings often start from £900–£2,000, while foundations for a modest extension can range from £3,500–£9,000+. Reinforcement, concrete volume, skips/grab lorry, and Building Control requirements can move the figure. We provide a detailed written quote after a site visit.
Most garden wall or pier footing jobs take 1–2 days, including excavation and concrete pour. Foundations for an extension commonly take 3–7 working days, depending on length, depth, reinforcement, and whether inspections are needed before pouring. Poor access near tram routes, unexpected obstructions, or wet ground can add time. We’ll give you a realistic programme and keep you updated if conditions change.
Footings and foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, especially for structural work like extensions, walls and outbuildings. Many garden projects are permitted development, but rules can change with boundary walls, listed buildings, conservation areas, or drainage alterations. We’ll advise what typically applies in the London Borough of Bromley and can coordinate with Building Control for inspections and sign-off where required.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects caused by installation issues such as incorrect reinforcement placement, poor concrete handling, or inadequate preparation. It doesn’t cover problems caused by later structural changes, third-party works, or extreme events outside normal conditions. We also keep clear records of depths, steel placement and pours to support Building Control and give you confidence in the build.
We install strip footings for continuous walls, pier footings for point loads (posts and piers), and wall footings for boundary and retaining structures. Concrete mixes can be specified for strength and ground conditions, and reinforcement can include rebar cages or mesh where needed. We’ll help select the right approach based on loads, soil, drainage and access, then align the design with Building Regs and any engineer’s details.
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