Garden Groundworks in Brockley that set your project up properly from day one. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, levelling and solid foundations, we prepare gardens for patios, lawns and access with tidy, professional workmanship.
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If your garden project starts with uneven ground, poor drainage or old concrete to remove, our team can help. We deliver full garden groundworks across SE4, including site clearance, excavation, grading and waste removal. Homeowners around Hilly Fields and Brockley Market rely on good preparation before paving, turfing or building. We focus on clean edges, accurate levels and a base that lasts.
Brockley’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and mansion conversions often come with long, narrow plots and shared side access. That can make machinery choice, spoil handling and material deliveries more complex than on newer estates. We regularly work in the Brockley area as well as Honor Oak, Crofton Park and Ladywell, adapting our approach to each property. The result is groundwork that supports attractive finishes without future sinking or waterlogging.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil, drainage runs and access, then provide a clear written scope. Our process covers safe excavation, proper sub-base build-ups, compaction, falls for drainage and neat reinstatement. We keep disruption down with planned deliveries, controlled waste removal and daily tidy-ups. Local homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable scheduling, straightforward communication and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We’re used to the constraints of garden groundworks in London Borough of Lewisham, where parking, delivery slots and neighbour considerations matter. In Brockley, tight access beside Victorian terraces often requires smaller plant, staged spoil removal and careful protection of paving and thresholds. We also factor in falls away from period brickwork and plan drainage routes that suit existing gullies and soakaway options. Our local experience helps keep the job efficient and compliant.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, spoil volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide in Brockley, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Typical groundwork prep for a patio or lawn (excavation, sub-base, grading and waste removal) is commonly £2,500–£6,500. Larger projects with drainage runs, retaining work or concrete bases can be £7,000–£15,000+.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on the size of the area and how much excavation and waste removal is required. A straightforward dig-out and level for a small patio may be completed in 1–3 days, while drainage, foundations and multiple level changes can take 1–3 weeks. Access in SE4, weather, skip permits and drying time for concrete can all affect timescales.
Many garden groundwork elements are permitted development, such as levelling, replacing like-for-like hardstanding, or preparing bases for patios. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, building retaining walls, changing drainage to the public sewer, or installing non-permeable surfacing at the front. Lewisham requirements can also differ for listed buildings or conservation areas. We flag likely permissions early and can help you check before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed groundwork elements such as sub-bases, foundations, drainage we fit, and associated preparation that supports your finished surface. It covers defects caused by installation issues, such as inadequate compaction or incorrect falls, subject to normal use and proper maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturers’ guarantees where applicable. We also document the build-up so you know what’s beneath the surface.
We prepare bases and levels for a wide range of finishes, including porcelain paving, sandstone, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, timber or composite decking, and new turf or seeded lawns. We can also form steps, edging lines, sleeper borders and access paths, plus drainage channels and soakaways where needed. We’ll advise on build-up depths, falls and permeability so the chosen finish performs well in Brockley’s typical garden layouts.
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