Need reliable Footings & Foundations in Shirley for an extension, wall or garden structure? We deliver engineered excavation, steel reinforcement and concrete pours that meet Building Regs. From first dig to sign-off, everything is handled with care and precision.
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Solid groundwork is what keeps every wall, extension and outbuilding standing true. Our team delivers wall footings, pier footings and strip footings across CR0, with careful excavation and clean, accurate concrete pours. We regularly work near Shirley Windmill and around Addiscombe, where access and neighbouring boundaries need extra attention. The result is a foundation system designed to carry loads properly and reduce the risk of settlement.
Shirley has a mix of 1930s semis, larger detached houses and newer developments, each with different structural demands. Older properties often need thoughtful tie-ins to existing footings, while modern builds may require deeper, engineered solutions depending on load paths. If you’re close to Addington Hills or near Shirley Park Golf Club, levels and drainage can influence the design. We tailor the footing type and reinforcement to suit your plot and build goals.
We start with a site visit, set-out checks and a clear method statement before any digging begins. Excavations are kept tidy and safe, spoil is managed responsibly, and concrete is poured to the specified depth with the right reinforcement. We coordinate with Building Control and, where required, structural engineering to keep everything compliant. Homeowners choose us for transparent communication, dependable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Ground conditions across the London Borough of Croydon can vary between made ground, clay and pockets of harder strata, so we adjust depth, reinforcement and pour sequencing accordingly. In the footings & foundations Shirley area, access can be tight on residential streets, so we plan deliveries, parking and spoil removal to minimise disruption. We’re used to working on 1930s plots with shared boundaries and existing drains. That local know-how keeps your build compliant and your site running smoothly.
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Costs vary with depth, soil, access and the type of footing required. As a guide, small wall footings for garden structures often start from around £1,500–£3,500. Foundations for an extension can commonly fall between £4,000–£12,000+, especially where deeper excavations, more concrete or additional reinforcement is needed. We’ll survey the site in CR0 and provide a detailed, itemised estimate.
Most domestic footing jobs take 2–5 working days from set-out to pour, depending on length, depth and access. Larger projects, such as extension foundations, often take 1–2 weeks once you include excavation, Building Control inspections and curing time. Timescales can change if we encounter poor ground, unexpected drains, or if engineering revisions are required. We’ll agree a realistic programme before starting.
Footings and foundations themselves rarely need planning permission, but the structure they support might. Most home extensions and garden buildings fall under permitted development rules, yet constraints can apply (for example, near boundaries or for larger builds). Building Regulations approval is usually required, and inspections are common at excavation stage. We liaise with Building Control and can advise on any Croydon-specific requirements before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for footings and foundations, covering defects linked to installation, such as incorrect set-out, inadequate reinforcement placement, or poor concrete workmanship. It’s designed to give you confidence that the base of your project is built properly. The warranty doesn’t cover issues caused by later structural changes, extreme events, or third-party work. We keep clear records and photos for peace of mind.
We install wall footings, pier footings and strip footings, with reinforced concrete specified to suit the loads and ground conditions. Reinforcement options can include rebar cages, mesh, starter bars and engineered detailing where needed. We can also incorporate drainage considerations and level changes, especially on sloping plots. For footings & foundations in London Borough of Croydon, we’ll recommend the safest, most cost-effective design after a site assessment and, if required, engineer input.
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