Garden Groundworks in Earl's Court built for long-lasting patios, lawns and planting. We handle clearance, excavation, drainage and precise levelling for SW5 properties. Expect clean, well-managed work with access and waste removal organised from day one.
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If your garden project starts with uneven ground, poor drainage or old concrete to remove, our groundworks team can get the site ready properly. We work across SW5, including routes around Earl's Court tube station and the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre site. From site clearance and excavation to grading and waste removal, we prepare a stable base for whatever comes next. The result is a garden that looks right and performs well in all seasons.
Earl's Court has a mix of Victorian mansion conversions, period flats and garden square properties, each with different constraints below ground. Many gardens sit behind narrow side passages, shared accessways or basement areas, so logistics matter as much as digging. We’re used to working in the garden groundworks Earl's Court area, including Kensington and West Brompton, where levels and drainage often need careful planning. Our approach protects neighbouring boundaries and keeps communal areas tidy.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, existing drainage runs and access for materials and spoil. Then we set out levels, excavate to specification, install drainage and foundations where required, and finish with accurate levelling ready for paving, turf or planting. We keep you updated daily, photograph key stages, and remove waste promptly using licensed carriers. Homeowners choose us for clear scopes, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often means restricted parking, timed deliveries and careful neighbour liaison. Many Earl's Court homes have Victorian layouts, older drainage runs and limited rear access, so we plan spoil removal and material handling to minimise disruption. We also account for level changes between garden squares and lower-ground flats, where water management is critical. Our garden groundworks in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are scheduled and executed to suit these realities.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth and how much waste needs removing. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Drainage installs commonly fall in the £1,500–£4,500 range depending on runs and soakaway needs. Full groundworks packages (clearance, excavation, grading, drainage and foundations) are typically £4,000–£12,000+ for SW5 gardens with tighter access.
Most small groundworks tasks take 1–3 days, such as clearing, minor excavation and levelling. Drainage and foundation works are commonly 3–7 days, depending on trench lengths, curing times and reinstatement. Larger projects can run 1–3 weeks where there’s significant spoil removal, multiple level changes or restricted access. Weather, skip permits, and discovery of old footings or services can also affect timings.
Many garden groundworks are permitted, especially like-for-like preparation for patios, lawns and planting. However, rules can apply for changes to drainage discharge, works near boundaries, significant level alterations, or if you’re in a conservation area or listed building. If a skip or bay suspension is needed, RBKC permissions may be required. We’ll advise what’s likely and help you check before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our groundworks installation where we’ve supplied and installed the base build-up, drainage and foundations to specification. This covers workmanship issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction, incorrect falls, or defective installation of drainage components. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme events, or issues arising from unknown pre-existing defects. We document key stages to support the warranty.
We can prepare bases for porcelain paving, natural stone, resin-bound surfaces, gravel paths, turf, and planting schemes. Groundworks can also include foundations for brick walls, steps, pergolas, bin stores and sheds, plus edging restraints and sub-bases for drive or access routes. We’ll recommend build-ups based on soil conditions, intended use and drainage needs, then set levels so your finished garden looks balanced and drains correctly.
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