Footings & Foundations in Nunhead built for long-term stability, not shortcuts. We handle excavation, concrete and reinforcement with Building Regs in mind. Ideal for extensions, retaining walls and garden structures across SE15.
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Whether you’re planning a new garden wall or an extension, strong groundwork is what keeps everything above it sound. Our team delivers accurate excavation, concrete pours and reinforcement for projects across SE15. We’re regularly working near Nunhead Cemetery and the streets around Nunhead Green, where access and levels can change quickly. The result is a foundation you can build on with confidence.
Nunhead’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period cottages often come with original drainage runs, shallow footings and tight side access. In the footings & foundations Nunhead area, we frequently see mixed ground made up of made-ground, clay and historic backfill. That’s why we assess depth, bearing capacity and nearby structures before we dig. You get a solution that suits your property, not a one-size-fits-all trench.
We start with a site visit, set out levels, then excavate safely with spoil removal arranged. Next comes formwork, steel reinforcement where required, and a clean concrete pour to specification. We coordinate inspections and documentation for Building Regs, and can work alongside your engineer for calculations and detailing. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, tidy sites and work that’s designed to last.
Working in the footings & foundations in London Borough of Southwark means planning for narrow roads, parking controls and limited access to rear gardens. Around Peckham and East Dulwich we often manage deliveries and concrete access with timed pours and smaller loads. Ground conditions can vary over short distances, so we adjust footing type—strip, wall or pier—based on the dig and any engineering notes. We also factor in neighbour boundaries and party wall sensitivities common to terraces.
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Costs depend on depth, soil, access and the footing type. For a small garden wall or outbuilding, you might budget £1,200–£3,000 for excavation and concrete. Extension strip footings commonly fall around £4,000–£12,000, with reinforcement, disposal and inspections affecting the total. If engineering design, deeper trenches or restricted access are involved, allow more. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most small footing jobs take 1–3 days, including excavation and pouring. For an extension, footings and foundation works typically take 3–10 working days, depending on size, depth and whether pier footings or reinforcement are needed. Timescales can change due to Building Control inspection timing, weather, unexpected services, or harder digging conditions. We’ll outline a realistic programme and keep you updated if anything changes on site.
Footings and foundations themselves usually fall under the wider project requirements rather than needing separate planning permission. Many domestic works can be permitted development, but that depends on what you’re building, boundary distances and height limits. Building Regulations approval is commonly required, and inspections are typically needed before concrete is poured. We help you understand what applies in Southwark and coordinate with Building Control so the groundwork is signed off correctly.
Yes. Our workmanship comes with a 10-year warranty covering defects in installation for the footings and foundations we build, provided the structure above is constructed in line with the agreed design and loads. It covers issues such as poor compaction, incorrect concrete placement or reinforcement installation where we were responsible. We also keep clear records, photos and specifications for peace of mind. Any manufacturer warranties on materials are passed on where applicable.
Common options include strip footings for extensions, wall footings for garden and retaining walls, and pier footings for point loads such as posts or framed structures. We can incorporate steel reinforcement, thicker concrete, or stepped foundations for sloping sites. If ground is variable, an engineer may specify deeper trenches or combined solutions. We’ll advise on the most practical option based on your build, access, soil conditions and Building Regs requirements.
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