Garden Groundworks in Camberwell that set your whole garden up for success. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, levelling and foundations, we prepare the ground properly so finishes last.
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If your garden project starts with uneven ground, poor drainage or awkward access, professional groundworks make the difference. We deliver site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading for homeowners across SE5, including around Camberwell Green and Denmark Hill station. Whether you’re planning a new patio, lawn, steps or a full redesign, we create a stable base that protects your investment. Waste removal is handled safely and efficiently, keeping your property tidy throughout.
Camberwell’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often comes with tight side returns, shared access routes and varied ground levels. Our team is used to working on compact plots as well as larger rear gardens near Peckham, Dulwich and Brixton. We design groundworks that respect period features while bringing modern performance—especially around drainage and settlement control. If you’re close to King’s College Hospital, we also plan deliveries and noise-sensitive tasks with care.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions, existing services and access. Then we set out the works, excavate to the right depths, install drainage where needed, and build foundations that match the final finish. We keep you informed with clear staging, tidy waste removal, and practical advice on next steps. Every job is completed to a high standard and backed by a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark means factoring in controlled parking, delivery windows and tight residential streets. Many Camberwell properties have limited access, so we plan barrowing routes, protect internal floors where required, and use efficient spoil removal. Ground conditions can vary from made ground to heavier clay, which affects drainage and foundation depth. Our garden groundworks Camberwell area service adapts methods and materials to suit the site, not a one-size approach.
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Costs depend on excavation depth, spoil volume, access, and whether drainage or foundations are required. As a guide in Camberwell, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£1,800. Groundworks for a patio base with foundations and waste removal typically fall between £2,500–£6,000. Larger projects with significant excavation, grading and new drainage can range from £6,000–£15,000+.
Most garden groundworks take 1–5 days for straightforward clearance, excavation and levelling. Preparing a full patio base with drainage and foundations commonly takes 5–10 working days. Timescales vary with access in SE5 terraces, the amount of spoil to remove, weather, and whether we uncover unexpected issues such as old concrete, tree roots or hidden services. We’ll provide a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially where you’re preparing bases for patios, paths and lawns. However, rules can apply to front garden changes, new or altered access, drainage to the public sewer, and works affecting boundary walls or listed buildings. In Southwark, there may also be conditions around permeable surfacing and water run-off. We’ll flag likely permissions and help you check requirements before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our groundworks, covering the integrity of installed bases and foundations when used as specified for the finished build. This includes issues linked to workmanship such as inadequate compaction, incorrect levels, or foundation failure attributable to our installation. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme events, or misuse. We also document what’s been installed so future work is straightforward.
We can prepare sub-bases and foundations for porcelain paving, sandstone, brick paths, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass, raised beds, steps and retaining edges. Drainage options include soakaways, channel drains and permeable build-ups to manage run-off. We’ll advise on build-ups suited to your soil and garden levels, then set falls and thresholds so doors, air bricks and boundaries remain protected and compliant.
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