Footings & Foundations in Kennington built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. From careful excavation to reinforced concrete, we prepare compliant bases for walls, extensions and garden structures. Expect tidy working, clear communication and workmanship suited to SE11 homes.
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Whether you’re adding a garden wall, a side return, or structural landscaping, the right base matters. Our team delivers dependable footings and foundations across SE11, including around The Oval and Kennington Park. We handle excavation, concrete pours and reinforcement with the accuracy needed for urban plots. The result is a stable platform ready for the next stage of your build.
Kennington’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks often come with tight side access, shared boundaries and older groundworks to work around. We’re used to matching new foundations to existing structures without compromising stability. If you’re in Oval, Vauxhall or near Kennington tube station, we plan logistics to minimise disruption. This is footings & foundations kennington area homeowners rely on when space is limited and standards are high.
We start with a site visit to confirm loads, depths and footing type—wall footings, pier footings or strip footings—then agree a clear scope. Our work follows Building Regs requirements, with engineering input where needed and inspections coordinated at the right stages. You’ll get clean edges, correct reinforcement placement and properly finished concrete. Fine Landscaping is based 20 minutes away, so we can respond quickly and keep your project moving.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth often means restricted parking, controlled access times and close neighbours. We plan spoil removal, concrete deliveries and safe storage so SE11 projects stay organised. Ground conditions can vary across older streets near Elephant & Castle and Brixton, so we adapt depths and reinforcement to suit the structure and soil. Our method keeps inspections straightforward and reduces the risk of settlement later.
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Costs vary by depth, access, spoil removal and the footing type. As a guide in Kennington, small wall footings may start around £900–£2,500, while larger strip footings for an extension can be £3,500–£12,000+. Pier footings and reinforced designs sit in the middle depending on quantity and engineering. We provide a site-specific estimate after checking ground levels and constraints.
Most jobs take 1–5 working days for excavation, setting out, reinforcement and concrete, with curing time afterwards before heavy loads. A simple garden wall footing can be done in a day, while extension strip footings often take 3–7 days including inspections. Timescales depend on access in SE11, depth requirements, weather, and whether we uncover old foundations or services that need careful workarounds.
Footings and foundations are usually part of a wider project, and many garden structures can be permitted development, but Building Regulations commonly apply where structural work is involved. In the London Borough of Lambeth, you may also need to consider party wall matters for shared boundaries and any constraints on listed buildings or conservation areas. We’ll advise what’s likely required and help you prepare for inspections and compliance.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect preparation, reinforcement placement or concrete workmanship. It’s designed to give homeowners confidence that the base is built to last. The warranty does not cover movement caused by external factors like major leaks, tree root heave, or changes to loads outside the agreed design. Full terms are supplied in writing.
We commonly install strip footings for load-bearing walls, wall footings for garden and boundary walls, and pier footings where point loads or awkward layouts suit them better. Options include varying concrete strengths, reinforced cages, mesh, and engineered solutions for heavier structures. We’ll recommend the most practical approach based on access, soil conditions and the structure above. This is how we deliver footings & foundations in London Borough of Lambeth that perform reliably.
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