Garden Groundworks in Chiswick that set your project up for success, from clearance to drainage and foundations. We create accurate levels, safe access and a clean site, ready for paving, lawns or planting.
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From compact courtyards off Chiswick High Road to larger plots near Chiswick House, good ground preparation is what keeps patios flat and lawns healthy. Our groundworks service covers site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading to create a stable formation. We also install practical drainage solutions to prevent pooling after heavy rain. Everything is set out carefully so the next stage of your garden build runs smoothly.
Chiswick’s Georgian houses, Victorian villas and Edwardian family homes often come with mature gardens and tight side access. We’re used to working around existing walls, steps and conservatories, protecting what should stay and removing what shouldn’t. In the garden groundworks Chiswick area, we regularly prepare bases for new patios, paths and outbuildings where levels need correcting. Whether you’re modernising a townhouse garden or reworking a family lawn, we tailor the dig depth and build-up to suit the property.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, access routes and drainage falls, then provide a clear scope of works. During excavation we manage spoil and waste removal responsibly, keeping the site tidy and safe. Foundations, sub-bases and drainage runs are installed to specification, with checks at key stages before we move on. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, careful workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations.
In the London Borough of Hounslow, we often plan around controlled parking, narrower streets and limited skip placement in W4. Many Chiswick gardens have mature roots, old hardstanding and mixed ground that needs careful excavation and grading. We design access routes that protect paving and thresholds, and we schedule deliveries to reduce disruption. If you’re close to Fuller's Brewery or bordering Acton, we’ll factor in traffic and timings for efficient waste removal.
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Costs vary with excavation depth, waste volumes, access constraints and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide in W4, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £800–£1,800. Larger groundwork packages for patio bases, drainage runs and spoil removal commonly fall between £3,000–£9,000+. Complex sites with restricted access or extensive excavation can exceed this. We provide itemised estimates after a site survey.
Most garden groundworks take 1–5 days, depending on site size and what’s included. A straightforward dig-out and sub-base for a patio may be 2–3 days, while full clearance, levelling, drainage and foundations can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access (narrow side passages), waste removal logistics, ground conditions and weather. We agree a programme before starting and keep you updated daily.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like hard landscaping and preparation for patios or lawns. However, rules can apply to drainage, changes to levels near boundaries, works affecting trees, and front-garden surfacing where permeability matters. If your property is listed or near heritage assets, extra checks may be needed. We flag likely permissions early, advise on compliant drainage, and can help you prepare information for the council if required.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, including sub-bases, foundations and drainage we supply and install. It covers failures caused by workmanship or incorrect build-up, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or poorly formed falls. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or issues arising from undisclosed underground services. We document key stages so you have confidence in what’s below the surface.
We can prepare bases for porcelain paving, natural stone, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass. Groundworks can also include foundation pads for pergolas, garden rooms and retaining edges, plus French drains or channel drains where needed. We help you choose build-ups based on intended use, soil conditions and drainage requirements. If you’re unsure, we’ll recommend practical levels, falls and access routes to suit your layout.
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