Footings & Foundations in Kensington built for demanding period properties and tight access. We deliver engineered excavation, reinforcement and concrete work that passes Building Regs first time.
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Whether you’re adding an extension, garden room or new boundary wall, the groundwork must be right from day one. Our team delivers wall footings, pier footings and strip footings with careful excavation and reinforced concrete. We regularly work around Holland Park and near Kensington High Street, where access and neighbour considerations matter. Expect clear communication, tidy working and documentation aligned to Building Regulations.
Kensington homes often include stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, each with their own structural quirks. Older properties can have shallow existing foundations, party wall sensitivities and mixed ground conditions from historic landscaping. We tailor footings & foundations Kensington area solutions to suit basements, side returns, rear additions and garden structures. From South Kensington to Earl’s Court, we plan the build-up so finishes sit level and drains fall correctly.
We start with a site visit, levels and scope review, then agree the footing type and depths with your engineer where required. Excavation is carried out safely, spoil is managed responsibly, and reinforcement is installed to specification before concrete pour. We coordinate inspections and keep you updated at each stage, so sign-off is straightforward. Homeowners choose us for footings & foundations in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea because we’re methodical, compliant and reliable.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often means narrow access, controlled parking and strict neighbour considerations. In W8 and W14 we plan deliveries, concrete pours and spoil collections to minimise disruption. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and clay, so we adjust excavation methods and reinforcement details accordingly. We also account for period property constraints, party walls and existing services before digging.
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Costs vary by depth, access, spoil removal and structural design. As a guide, small wall footings for garden walls may start around £1,500–£3,500. Strip footings for a modest extension are often £4,000–£12,000+, while deeper or engineered solutions with extra reinforcement can be higher. Tight access in W8/W14, underpinning needs, and concrete pump hire can increase the budget.
Most footing jobs take 2–7 working days from excavation to pour, depending on size and inspection timing. A small pier footing set can be done in a couple of days, while extension strip footings commonly take a week. Timescales are affected by access restrictions, discovery of services, ground stability, weather, and whether your engineer requires additional reinforcement or deeper digs before concrete is placed.
Footings and foundations themselves are usually part of a wider project, and many garden or minor works can fall under permitted development. However, extensions, basement works, changes near boundaries, or works affecting party walls may require permissions and formal notices. Building Regulations approval is typically required for structural foundations. We’ll help you understand what applies, liaise with Building Control, and work to engineer-led specifications.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect build-up, reinforcement placement, or concrete workmanship. It’s designed to give peace of mind once the structure is built on top. The warranty doesn’t cover movement caused by external factors like major leaks, tree root changes, or structural alterations by others, but we’ll advise on risk reduction.
We install wall footings, pier footings and strip footings, typically using reinforced concrete with steel rebar to suit the structural load. Depth and width are set by Building Regs guidance and, where needed, your engineer’s calculations. Options can include trench-fill foundations, stepped footings for sloping sites, and upgraded reinforcement near party walls. We’ll recommend the most practical approach for access, soil type and the planned build.
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