Garden Groundworks in Blackheath that set your project up properly from day one. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and grading, we build stable, long-lasting bases. Expect a tidy site, clear timelines and a finish ready for paving, turf or planting.
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Whether you’re reshaping a sloping plot or preparing for a new patio, our groundworks team delivers clean, accurate groundwork that lasts. We work across SE3, including properties near Blackheath Common and Blackheath Village. Services include site clearance, excavation, levelling, drainage, foundations, access preparation and waste removal. The result is a stable base ready for landscaping without future dips, pooling or movement.
Blackheath’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions often come with mature gardens, tight side access and older drainage runs. Our garden groundworks Blackheath area service is designed for these realities, using careful excavation and grading to protect boundaries and neighbouring structures. We also plan access routes and spoil removal to minimise disruption on residential streets. If you’re close to The Paragon or bordering Greenwich and Lee, we’ll tailor the approach to your plot and build type.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions, existing services and water flow, then provide a clear scope of works. Our team sets out levels precisely, installs drainage where needed, and builds robust foundations for paving, steps, retaining edges or garden rooms. Waste is removed promptly and the site is left safe and orderly at each stage. Homeowners trust us for transparent communication, professional workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations.
Working in the Royal Borough of Greenwich/London Borough of Lewisham means factoring in controlled parking, school-run traffic and restricted access on some streets. Many Blackheath plots have mature trees and historic boundaries, so we protect root zones and manage excavation carefully. We also account for varied ground conditions and existing drainage that can be patchy in older gardens. Where permissions or skip licences are needed, we can guide you through local requirements.
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Costs vary by access, spoil volume, drainage needs and the depth of excavation. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Groundworks for a patio base with excavation, sub-base and waste removal commonly fall between £2,500–£6,500. Larger projects involving drainage runs, grading and foundations for structures can range from £6,500–£15,000+.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 days, depending on the size of the area and how much digging and removal is required. A straightforward patio base or lawn regrade may be completed in 2–4 days. If drainage, deeper excavation, or foundations are needed, allow 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in SE3 streets, weather, and any unexpected buried obstructions.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially when you’re preparing bases for patios, lawns and paths. However, rules can apply to drainage and surface water (particularly if creating non-permeable areas), work near boundaries, and listed buildings or conservation considerations around older properties. You may also need a skip permit or parking suspension. We’ll flag likely requirements early and can help you check with the council before work starts.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship on items such as sub-bases, levels, compaction, and drainage installation where specified. The warranty is designed to protect against issues caused by poor preparation, such as settlement or incorrect falls. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes you make after completion. We’ll confirm what’s covered in writing for your project.
Our groundworks are built to suit your chosen finish, whether that’s porcelain paving, sandstone, gravel, resin-bound surfaces, turf, or composite decking. We can form steps, retaining edges, and foundations for pergolas or garden rooms, plus install soakaways and channel drainage where needed. We’ll advise on falls, permeable build-ups and edging details so the final design performs well. Samples and layout guidance are available during planning.
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