Get Footings & Foundations in Woolwich built properly from day one. We handle excavation, reinforcement and concrete pours to engineer-led standards, ready for Building Control sign-off.
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Whether you’re extending a Victorian terrace in SE18 or upgrading outdoor structures near the Royal Arsenal, the groundworks must be right. Our footings and foundations service covers excavation, concrete placement and reinforcement for walls, piers and strip foundations. We plan levels, depths and bearing capacity so the build above stays stable. Work is scheduled to minimise disruption and keep your site tidy and safe.
Woolwich mixes older brick terraces with converted arsenal buildings and modern apartments, so no two sites behave the same. In Plumstead and Charlton, we often deal with tight side access and shared boundaries where careful setting-out matters. Around Woolwich Town Centre, regeneration projects can mean restricted parking and delivery slots. Our team adapts methods and logistics to suit each property type and street layout across the footings & foundations Woolwich area.
We start with a site visit to confirm loads, layout and excavation approach, then coordinate with Building Control and any engineer’s details. Excavations are formed accurately, steel reinforcement is installed to spec, and concrete is poured and finished for strength and consistency. You’ll get clear updates, tidy working practices and documentation for inspections. Homeowners choose us for Footings & Foundations in Royal Borough of Greenwich because we prioritise compliance, durability and clean workmanship.
Ground conditions in Woolwich can vary between made ground near former industrial sites and firmer strata on nearby residential streets, so we assess each dig carefully. Access can be constrained around Woolwich Ferry routes and busier stretches near the town centre, so we plan spoil removal, concrete deliveries and parking in advance. We’re used to working with party walls, narrow passages and rear gardens typical of local terraces. Our approach keeps excavations safe, compliant and practical for the property.
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Costs vary with depth, soil conditions, access and the amount of concrete and steel required. As a guide in Woolwich, small wall footings may start around £800–£1,800, while strip foundations for an extension commonly fall between £3,000–£9,000+. Pier footings and reinforced pads are often £250–£600 per pier, depending on size and excavation. We provide an itemised quote after a site visit.
Most domestic footings are completed in 2–7 working days, depending on length, depth and spoil removal. A small garden wall footing might be done in a day or two, while extension strip foundations often take a week including setting-out, digging, inspections and the concrete pour. Timescales can change due to access restrictions, underground services, wet weather, or waiting for Building Control to inspect before pouring.
Footings themselves usually fall under Building Regulations rather than planning permission, but the structure they support (extension, retaining wall, outbuilding) may need planning depending on size and location. Many domestic projects are permitted development, yet restrictions can apply for flats, converted buildings, or conservation considerations. We’ll advise what’s likely, help you prepare for Building Control, and coordinate inspections so the foundations meet Royal Borough of Greenwich requirements.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our footings and foundations workmanship, covering defects caused by installation errors such as incorrect formation, reinforcement placement, or concrete workmanship. Where an engineer’s design is supplied, we build strictly to that specification and keep records for inspections. The warranty doesn’t cover movement caused by external events (e.g. flooding, tree root changes, or third-party alterations), but we’ll always investigate issues promptly.
We install wall footings, strip footings, and pier footings depending on loads, ground conditions and layout. Options include varying concrete strengths, different reinforcement schedules, and stepped foundations for sloping sites. We can also form pads for posts, retaining wall bases, and foundation beams where needed. If your project has engineering drawings, we follow them; if not, we can liaise with an engineer and Building Control to agree the right solution.
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