Garden Groundworks in Bayswater that set your project up properly, from site clearance to precise levelling. We handle drainage, foundations, access and waste removal for W2 homes, with minimal disruption and a clean finish.
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Whether you’re reworking a courtyard behind a period flat or preparing a larger garden near Kensington Gardens, the groundwork determines how everything performs. Our team delivers site clearance, excavation, grading and levelling so paving, lawns and planting sit true. We also install drainage and foundations where needed, keeping water moving away from structures. If you’re close to Queensway or Whiteleys, we plan access and waste removal to suit busy streets.
Bayswater’s mix of stucco townhouses, mansion conversions and period flats often brings tight side returns, basement lightwells and shared access routes. We’re used to protecting thresholds, communal areas and neighbouring boundaries while machinery and materials are moved in. For W2 properties, we regularly prepare bases for patios, steps, retaining edges and garden rooms. If you need garden groundworks Bayswater area homeowners rely on, we’ll tailor the method to your building type and constraints.
We start with a site visit to check levels, existing drainage runs and any signs of poor ground bearing. You’ll receive a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil removal, grading falls and foundation details. Our crews work to tidy, safe standards with careful protection to paths, walls and planting to be retained. Fine Landscaping is based around 45 minutes away, so we can schedule efficiently and provide consistent aftercare for garden groundworks in City of Westminster.
Bayswater sites often involve restricted parking, timed deliveries and careful handling of spoil, especially around Hyde Park approaches and busy W2 roads. We plan loading, skips and permits where required, and we keep noise and dust controlled. Period properties can hide old foundations, coal cellars or mixed made ground, so we excavate cautiously and verify bearing before pouring bases. Our grading and drainage details are adapted to keep water away from structures and neighbouring walls.
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Costs vary with access, spoil volumes and whether drainage or foundations are required. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs in W2 often start around £1,200–£3,000. Typical patio or lawn groundwork packages (excavation, sub-base, grading and waste removal) are commonly £3,500–£9,000. More complex work with drainage runs, soakaways or structural bases can be £10,000–£25,000+. We’ll survey and itemise everything before work begins.
Most groundwork projects take 2–7 working days, depending on size and access. A straightforward dig-out, sub-base and levelling for a small courtyard can be completed in 1–3 days. Larger gardens or multi-area schemes with drainage, steps or foundations typically run 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by skip/permit arrangements in City of Westminster, weather, hidden obstructions (old footings, services), and the amount of spoil to remove.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like patios, paths and lawn preparation. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, building retaining walls, changing access, or installing new hardstanding at the front where permeable drainage may be required. In City of Westminster there may also be constraints for listed buildings or conservation areas. We check the specifics, advise on SuDS-friendly drainage, and help you stay compliant before we start.
Yes. Our garden groundworks come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship on the installed groundwork elements, such as sub-bases, levels/falls, and foundations we construct, provided they’re used as intended and not altered by others. Drainage installations are also covered for workmanship-related issues. Natural ground movement, third-party damage, and blockages caused by misuse aren’t included, but we’ll always investigate problems promptly and recommend the most practical fix.
We build the groundwork for a wide range of finishes, including porcelain or sandstone patios, resin-bound paths, gravel with stabilisation grids, and high-quality turf or seeded lawns. We can also prepare bases for pergolas, garden rooms, raised planters and steps, plus drainage options like channel drains and soakaways. We’ll help you choose build-ups to suit your property, expected foot traffic, and the look you want—then grade and compact for long-term stability.
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