Footings & Foundations in Herne Hill built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. From excavation to reinforced concrete, we deliver Building Regs-ready bases for walls, piers and extensions across SE24.
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If you’re building an extension, garden room or new boundary wall near Brockwell Park or by Herne Hill station, the groundwork matters most. We install wall footings, pier footings and strip footings designed to suit your structure and soil. Our team handles excavation, spoil removal, formwork and concrete pours with tidy site control. You get a foundation that supports the build properly from day one.
Herne Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period conversions often come with tight side access and shared boundaries. We’re used to working carefully around neighbouring walls, existing drains and mature gardens. Projects in SE24 and nearby Dulwich and Brixton frequently need thoughtful detailing to protect original brickwork and prevent settlement. Our experience helps you avoid the common pitfalls that can delay builds or trigger remedial costs.
We start with a site visit, levels and a clear scope, then confirm footing depths and reinforcement to suit the design and Building Regs. Where required, we coordinate with your engineer and Building Control for inspections before pouring. Concrete is placed and finished to spec, with steel reinforcement correctly positioned and covered. Fine Landscaping is based 15 minutes away, so you benefit from responsive scheduling and consistent aftercare.
The footings & foundations herne hill area can involve variable made ground, old garden structures and sensitive boundaries typical of period streets. Access and parking around the Sunday market and near the Velodrome can affect deliveries, so we plan pours and muck-away logistics carefully. We also work with requirements commonly seen in footings & foundations in London Borough of Lambeth/Southwark, including Building Control inspection points. Our approach keeps sites safe, compliant and considerate to neighbours.
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Costs vary with depth, access, spoil removal and concrete volume. As a guide, small wall footings might start around £900–£2,000, while strip footings for a modest extension can be £3,500–£9,000+. If engineering details, deeper excavations, or restricted access in SE24 require hand-digging and extra labour, budgets can rise. We provide a detailed written quote after a site visit.
For a garden wall or small pier bases, work is often 1–3 days including excavation and pour. For extension strip footings, allow roughly 3–7 working days depending on length, depth, and inspections. Timescales can change if we hit unexpected obstructions (old concrete, drains, tree roots) or if Building Control needs additional checks. We programme the work to minimise disruption and keep the next trades on schedule.
Footings themselves usually form part of a wider project, and many garden structures or small walls can be permitted development. However, Building Regulations approval is commonly required for structural work, and Building Control inspections are typical before concrete is poured. Party wall matters may also apply for works near boundaries. We’ll advise what’s likely for your property in Lambeth or Southwark and coordinate with your designer/engineer where needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty covering our workmanship on installed footings and foundations, including correct placement of concrete and reinforcement to the agreed specification. It’s designed to protect you against defects arising from installation errors. The warranty doesn’t cover issues caused by later alterations, extreme ground movement outside reasonable expectations, or third-party work that changes loads or drainage. We keep clear records and photos for peace of mind.
Most projects use reinforced concrete strip footings, but we also install wall footings and pier footings depending on the structure. Reinforcement options include mesh or rebar cages, sized to engineering calculations where required. We can form stepped footings on sloping sites and adjust widths for heavier loads. If your build needs specific mixes, sulphate resistance, or additional drainage considerations, we’ll help select the right specification and coordinate with your engineer.
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