Garden Groundworks in Eastfields built for long-term stability, not quick fixes. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, levelling and foundations, we prepare your garden properly so every finish lasts.
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If your garden project starts with uneven levels, poor drainage or difficult access, the groundwork matters most. We deliver full garden groundworks eastfields area services including site clearance, excavation, grading and waste removal. Homes around Eastfields station and Figges Marsh often need careful levelling before patios, turf or paths can go down. We make the site safe, clean and ready for the next stage.
Eastfields is a well-connected residential area undergoing regeneration, with a mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern developments. Each brings different challenges: tight side returns, shared access routes, and varying ground build-ups from older gardens. We tailor foundations, drainage runs and finished levels to suit your property and intended use. Whether you’re in SW16 or CR4, we plan the job to avoid surprises once digging starts.
Our process begins with a site visit, level checks and a clear scope for excavation, drainage and base construction. We protect neighbouring boundaries, manage muck-away responsibly, and keep access routes tidy throughout. You’ll get straightforward updates, sensible options, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. With our base just 5 minutes away, local homeowners rely on us for responsive scheduling and consistent standards.
Across the London Borough of Merton, we regularly work on gardens with mixed made-ground, compacted clay pockets and older drainage that needs upgrading. Streets near Lavender Park and Mitcham can have restricted parking and narrow access, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and machinery size accordingly. We also factor in shared boundaries and party wall considerations common to terraces and semis. The result is efficient work that stays considerate and compliant.
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Costs vary with access, spoil volume and the depth of excavation. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £800–£1,800. Larger groundwork packages with excavation, drainage and new foundations for patios or outbuildings commonly fall between £2,500–£7,500+. If muck-away is heavy or access is restricted in SW16/CR4, allowances may increase. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most garden groundworks take 1–5 days, depending on the area size and what’s included. Simple site clearance and grading can be done in a day or two, while excavation with drainage and new foundations may take a week or more. Timescales are affected by access (narrow side passages), weather, spoil removal logistics, and whether services need locating. We’ll confirm a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially when you’re preparing for patios, lawns, paths or like-for-like drainage improvements. Planning may be needed if you’re significantly altering levels, building retaining walls, changing access/driveways, or working near protected trees. Rules can also apply to drainage discharge and front garden surfacing. We’ll flag likely requirements, check constraints, and advise when to contact the London Borough of Merton before work begins.
Our garden groundworks come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship on installed bases, foundations, and drainage runs (where included in our scope). It’s designed to protect you against issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction or incorrect build-up. Materials are installed to manufacturer guidance and best practice for sub-bases and falls. We also provide aftercare advice and will return to inspect any concerns promptly.
We can prepare sub-bases and foundations for porcelain and sandstone patios, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass, as well as shed or garden room bases. Drainage options include soakaways, channel drains and French drains, designed around falls and soil conditions. We’ll help you choose build-ups to suit usage, budget and maintenance preferences. If you already have a design, we’ll work to your plan and levels.
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