Garden Groundworks in Bermondsey built for long-lasting patios, lawns and access routes. We handle clearance, excavation, levelling, drainage and foundations with clean, controlled workmanship. Expect clear timelines, tidy waste removal and a site left ready for the next stage.
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From Bermondsey Street to the streets around Maltby Street Market, outdoor spaces often need careful preparation before any landscaping begins. Our groundworks create the stable base for paving, turf, decking, planters and garden rooms. We manage site clearance, excavation and grading to achieve the right falls and levels. If you’re near SE1 or SE16, we can also plan access routes for materials and machinery.
Bermondsey homes range from converted warehouses and Victorian terraces to modern apartments with courtyards and roof-level terraces. Each property type brings different challenges, from tight side passages to shared access and sensitive neighbouring boundaries. We’re used to working with compact plots and awkward levels, especially around London Bridge and Tower Bridge where space is at a premium. Our team designs the groundwork approach to suit your layout, finish and budget.
We start with a site visit to measure levels, check drainage routes and confirm what’s going where. Then we complete the groundworks in clear stages: clearance, excavation, sub-base build-up, compaction, drainage and foundations where required, followed by tidy waste removal. You’ll get straightforward updates and photos as we progress. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, careful protection of paths and walls, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark often means restricted parking, controlled deliveries and careful neighbour considerations. In Bermondsey, we frequently deal with mixed ground build-ups around older terraces and made ground near riverside developments, so drainage and compaction are treated seriously. We plan barrow routes, protect communal areas, and schedule grab lorries or skips to suit local restrictions. That’s why clients across the garden groundworks Bermondsey area value our tidy, well-managed sites.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, waste volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,500. Typical patio or lawn groundwork packages (dig-out, sub-base, compaction, grading) commonly fall between £2,500–£7,500. Larger projects with drainage runs, retaining edges or concrete foundations can be £8,000–£20,000+. We provide a detailed written breakdown after a site visit.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A simple dig-out and level for a small patio may be 1–3 days, while full garden regrading with drainage and foundations can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access (narrow passages, shared entrances), spoil removal logistics, weather, and curing time for concrete. We agree a schedule upfront and keep disruption controlled.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like hardstanding, patios and general levelling. However, rules can apply where you’re altering levels significantly, adding retaining walls, changing drainage to the public system, or working near listed buildings and conservation areas. Southwark may also have requirements for skip permits and parking suspensions. We’ll flag any likely permissions early and can help you check what applies before work starts.
We back our workmanship with a 10-year warranty, covering failures caused by incorrect installation such as sub-base issues, settlement from poor compaction, and drainage performance where we’ve specified and installed the system. Materials are installed to manufacturer guidance and best practice, and we document key stages like depths and compaction. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme ground movement, or misuse, but we’re always available to inspect and advise.
We prepare bases for porcelain and sandstone paving, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, gravel, turf and artificial grass, as well as timber or composite decking. Groundworks can also include concrete pads for sheds and garden rooms, foundations for walls and steps, and French drains or channel drains for water management. We’ll advise on build-ups, edging choices and falls to suit your finish, usage and maintenance preferences—ideal for garden groundworks in London Borough of Southwark properties.
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