Build with confidence using Footings & Foundations in Kingston upon Thames. We deliver engineered excavation, steel reinforcement and concrete pours that meet Building Regulations. Ideal for extensions, garden walls and structural landscaping upgrades.
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From garden walls to full extensions, solid groundworks are what keep everything above stable. Our team delivers wall footings, pier footings and strip footings with careful excavation and accurate setting-out. We regularly work across KT1 and KT2, including projects near Kingston Bridge and the Bentall Centre. Expect tidy working, clear communication and foundations designed for the load they’ll carry.
Kingston upon Thames has a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments, and each brings different structural demands. Older homes often need sympathetic work around existing brickwork, party walls and tight side access. In Surbiton and New Malden we commonly see rear extensions and garden structures where levels and drainage must be handled properly. We tailor the footing type and reinforcement to suit the build and the site conditions.
We start with a site visit, confirm levels, loads and access, then agree the footing specification before digging. Excavations are kept safe and neat, with concrete and reinforcement installed to the required depths and widths. We coordinate inspections and documentation to satisfy Building Regs and engineering requirements. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, transparent scope, and workmanship backed by a written warranty.
Across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, access can be restricted by narrow drives, controlled parking and busy routes near the riverside. We plan deliveries and muck-away to avoid congestion and keep neighbours onside. Ground conditions can vary between properties, so we adjust excavation methods and reinforcement details to suit. Our team is used to working around period foundations and modern developments alike, keeping compliance and safety central.
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Costs vary with footing type, depth, access and the volume of excavation and concrete. As a guide, small wall footings might start around £900–£2,000, while foundations for a typical rear extension can range from £4,000–£12,000+. If piling, deeper digs, heavy reinforcement or restricted access are involved, budgets can rise to £15,000–£25,000+. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most footing jobs take 1–3 days for excavation and setting-out, plus a day for steel and concrete, depending on size. Larger extension foundations often take 4–10 working days including spoil removal, inspections and pour scheduling. Timescales are influenced by access, weather, ground conditions, service diversions and whether engineering changes are required. We’ll give a realistic programme and keep you updated if anything on site alters it.
Footings and foundations themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, especially for extensions and structural walls. Many projects are permitted development, but planning can apply if you’re altering the building footprint beyond limits or working in sensitive locations. Building Control inspections are commonly required for excavation depth and reinforcement before pouring. We can liaise with your engineer and help you check what applies for your address and design.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects arising from installation issues such as incorrect formation, poor concrete placement or reinforcement errors. It also covers remedial labour where required to put things right. The warranty doesn’t cover structural movement caused by factors outside our control, such as major tree removal, flooding, or changes to the design by others. All terms are provided in writing.
We install wall footings, pier footings and strip footings, with reinforcement specified to match the loads and ground conditions. Options include stepped foundations for sloping gardens, deeper trenches where required, and engineered steel layouts for higher loads. Concrete mixes can be selected to suit exposure and curing needs. If you have drawings, we work to them; if not, we can coordinate with an engineer to confirm the best solution for your build.
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