Garden Groundworks in Greenwich that set your whole project up for success. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, levelling and foundations, we build a stable base that lasts.
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Whether you’re upgrading a courtyard near Cutty Sark or reshaping a sloped plot by Greenwich Park, groundworks decide how well everything performs above. Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, grading and waste removal to prepare your garden properly. We create accurate levels for lawns, patios and pathways, and install drainage that keeps surfaces usable year-round. Work is planned to suit SE10 access and minimise disruption.
The Greenwich area mixes Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and modern waterfront apartments, often with tight side returns, shared access routes or raised terraces. We’re used to working around existing brickwork, mature planting and boundary walls, protecting what should stay and removing what shouldn’t. For gardens in Blackheath, Maze Hill or Deptford, we tailor foundations and levels to the property’s age and layout. If you’re planning a patio, outbuilding base or new steps, we make sure the sub-structure is right first time.
Our process starts with a site visit, measurements and a clear scope covering excavation depths, falls and drainage routes. We then carry out careful ground preparation, compacting and checks before any surfacing or landscaping goes down. You’ll get tidy waste removal, clear communication, and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, neat finishes and groundworks that don’t cut corners.
Ground conditions across the Royal Borough of Greenwich can vary, with pockets of heavier clay and made ground near older buildings. We design falls and drainage to suit, reducing the risk of waterlogging and movement. Parking and access can be restricted around SE10 and busier routes, so we plan deliveries, spoil removal and machinery size accordingly. This is garden groundworks Greenwich area homeowners can rely on for practical, compliant solutions.
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Costs depend on access, excavation depth, spoil volume and whether drainage or foundations are required. As a guide in SE10, small clearance and levelling jobs often start from £900–£2,500. Groundworks for a patio base with drainage commonly fall around £2,500–£6,500. Larger projects involving significant excavation, retaining work or multiple foundation areas can be £7,000–£15,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on the size of the area and the amount of excavation, grading and waste removal. A straightforward patio base or lawn re-level may be 2–4 days, while projects needing drainage runs, deeper foundations or difficult access can take 1–3 weeks. Weather, ground conditions and skip/lorry access in Greenwich can also affect timings. We’ll confirm a realistic schedule before starting.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially where you’re preparing bases for patios, paths or lawns. However, rules can apply to drainage connections, work affecting public highways, listed buildings, and properties near protected settings. Permeable surfacing and correct runoff management are important to avoid directing water onto the street. We’ll flag any likely permissions early and can work with your designer or architect. We always aim to keep the build compliant and straightforward.
Yes. Our groundworks are covered by a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, such as sub-bases, compaction, falls and drainage runs (where specified). This helps protect you against issues caused by poor preparation, like sinking, rocking slabs or persistent pooling from incorrect levels. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme events or misuse. We also provide aftercare advice to keep everything performing as intended.
We prepare groundworks for a wide range of finishes, including porcelain and sandstone patios, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, turf and seeded lawns, and gravel paths with stabilisation grids. For access and structure, we can form foundations for steps, retaining edges, planters and small outbuildings. Drainage options include soakaways, channel drains and French drains, chosen to suit levels and soil. We’ll advise on build-ups, edging details and falls so your chosen design lasts.
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