Footings & Foundations in Holland Park built for long-term stability and Building Regs compliance. From excavation to reinforced concrete pours, we deliver clean, engineered groundwork for premium homes in W11 and W14.
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When you’re adding an extension, garden room or retaining wall near Holland Park, the groundwork has to be right first time. Fine Landscaping delivers wall footings, pier footings and strip footings designed to suit the build and the site. We manage excavation, concrete placement and reinforcement with tight levels and tidy edges. You get a solid base that protects the structure above from movement and cracking.
Holland Park properties often include large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period homes where existing structures can be sensitive to vibration and settlement. We’re used to working around older brickwork, shallow historic foundations and mixed ground conditions. Access can be limited on residential streets between Kensington and Notting Hill, so we plan deliveries and spoil removal carefully. Our approach suits high-spec refurbishments as well as new garden structures.
We start with a site visit, confirm loads and layouts, then set out and excavate to the correct depth and bearing. Reinforcement is installed to specification, concrete is poured and finished properly, and curing is protected to reduce shrinkage issues. Where required, we coordinate with structural engineering and ensure Building Regs requirements are met. Homeowners trust us for clear communication, neat workmanship and dependable aftercare.
In the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, tight access, parking controls and considerate working hours often shape the programme. We plan concrete deliveries, pump access and waste collections to suit residential streets around W11 and W14. Period properties near the Design Museum and Holland House can have variable sub-bases and existing drains, so we locate services and adapt footing design and sequencing accordingly. The result is stable foundations without unnecessary disturbance.
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Costs vary with depth, access, spoil removal and whether an engineer specifies reinforcement. As a guide, small pier or wall footings for garden structures often start around £1,500–£4,000. Strip footings for an extension or substantial wall are commonly £4,000–£12,000+, especially where disposal, concrete pumping or deeper excavation is needed. We provide a site-specific estimate after checking levels, services and the proposed loads.
Most footing jobs take 2–7 working days from set-out to pour, depending on size and access. A simple run of strip footings may be completed in 2–3 days, while larger schemes can take 1–2 weeks including excavation, reinforcement, inspections and curing protection. Timescales are affected by depth requirements, weather, concrete delivery logistics, and whether Building Control or engineering sign-off is needed at key stages.
Footings themselves rarely need planning permission, but the structure they support (extension, outbuilding, retaining wall) may. Many garden projects fall under permitted development, although restrictions can apply to flats, mansion conversions and listed buildings common in this borough. Building Regulations approval is often required for structural works, and inspections may be needed before pouring concrete. We help you understand what applies and can coordinate with Building Control and your engineer.
We include a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect formation, poor reinforcement placement or inadequate concrete finishing. It does not cover movement caused by external factors like major leaks, tree-related subsidence beyond our scope, or changes to loads after completion. We keep clear records of depths, reinforcement and pours, and we’re available for follow-up support if questions arise.
Options typically include strip footings for load-bearing walls, pier footings for posts and beams, and wall footings for retaining or boundary structures. Concrete mixes can be selected for strength and exposure conditions, with reinforcement specified as rebar cages or mesh where required. We can also incorporate drainage considerations, service ducts and starter bars for walls. We’ll advise on the most suitable solution based on ground conditions, loads and Building Regs guidance.
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