Need Footings & Foundations in Upper Norwood for an extension, retaining wall or outbuilding? We handle excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours to Building Regs standards. Based 15 minutes away, we deliver tidy sites and dependable results across SE19.
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From garden walls to extension bases, solid groundwork is what keeps everything above it straight and secure. Our team delivers footings and foundations across SE19, working around the slopes and mature trees common near Crystal Palace Park. We set out accurately, excavate safely, and pour concrete to the right depth and specification. The aim is simple: a stable base that passes inspection and performs for decades.
Upper Norwood’s historic hilltop setting brings a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions, often with tight side access and shared boundaries. We’re used to working on older plots where previous alterations, drains and shallow existing footings can complicate new builds. Whether you’re in Crystal Palace or close to Westow Park, we tailor the foundation design to your structure and ground conditions. This local experience helps prevent settlement, cracking and costly rework later.
We start with a site visit, levels check and scope review, then agree the footing type—wall, strip or pier—based on loads and layout. Excavation is carried out with care around services, with spoil removal organised and the site kept safe and tidy. Concrete is poured with proper reinforcement and curing time, and we coordinate Building Control inspections to meet Building Regs. Homeowners choose us for clear communication, engineered solutions and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
The footings & foundations Upper Norwood area often involve sloping gardens, variable made ground and restricted access behind period homes. We plan deliveries, parking and concrete pours to minimise disruption on residential streets near Upper Norwood Library and SE19 boundaries. For footings & foundations in London Borough of Croydon, we liaise with Building Control and schedule key inspection points. Where access is tight, we adapt with smaller plant, staged excavation and practical spoil handling.
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Costs vary by depth, soil, access and the type of footing needed. As a guide, small wall or pier footings may start around £1,200–£3,000, while strip footings for an extension commonly fall in the £4,000–£12,000 range. If you need deeper excavation, extra reinforcement, concrete pumping, or significant spoil removal, budgets can rise. We provide a clear, itemised estimate after a site visit.
Most small footing jobs take 1–3 days from excavation to pour, while extension foundations typically take 4–10 working days. Timescales depend on access, weather, inspection scheduling, depth requirements, and whether we uncover unexpected drains or soft ground. Concrete curing time also matters before loading the foundations. We plan the sequence carefully so Building Control inspections happen at the right stages without delays.
Planning permission is not usually required for the foundations alone, but it may be needed for the structure you’re building (such as an extension or outbuilding). Building Regulations approval is commonly required, and Croydon Building Control will typically want to inspect excavations and reinforcement before concrete is poured. We help you understand what applies, coordinate inspection points, and can work alongside your architect or engineer to keep everything compliant.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty for the footings and foundation work we install. This covers defects arising from our installation, such as incorrect placement, inadequate compaction where specified, or reinforcement and concrete work not carried out to the agreed standard. It doesn’t cover issues caused by later alterations, extreme ground movement outside reasonable expectations, or third-party work. You’ll receive written confirmation of what’s included.
We install wall footings, strip footings and pier footings, selected to suit the loads, layout and ground conditions. Materials typically include C25/30 concrete (or as specified), steel reinforcement (rebar/mesh), and engineered solutions where required. Options can include stepped foundations for sloping sites and reinforced ground beams for specific designs. We’ll review your plans, advise on practical buildability, and work to your engineer’s calculations where provided.
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