Garden Groundworks in Knightsbridge delivered with precision, discretion and clean site management. From site clearance and excavation to drainage and foundations, we prepare gardens for premium finishes. Ideal for SW1, SW3 and SW7 properties where access and logistics matter.
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A beautiful garden starts below the surface. Our team delivers robust ground preparation for Knightsbridge properties, whether you’re upgrading a courtyard near Harrods or reworking a rear garden close to Hyde Park. We handle site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading to create stable, build-ready ground. Every stage is planned to protect neighbouring structures and keep disruption controlled.
Knightsbridge homes often include grand mansion blocks, period townhouses and ultra-luxury apartments with landscaped terraces. These properties frequently have restricted access routes, shared freeholder rules and tight working hours. We’re experienced with delicate boundaries, basement-adjacent structures and high-value finishes that demand accurate levels. If you’re in Belgravia, Chelsea or South Kensington, we tailor the groundwork method to suit the building and the brief.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil, drainage falls and access for machinery. You’ll receive a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil volumes, waste removal and the foundations required for patios, paths, steps or garden rooms. Our crews work cleanly, with dust and noise controls where needed, and we document key stages for peace of mind. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for reliable scheduling, careful workmanship and a finish that’s ready for the next trade.
Groundworks here often involve clay pockets, made ground and sensitive drainage runs around older buildings. In the garden groundworks Knightsbridge area, access can be via narrow side returns, communal corridors or timed loading bays, so we plan machinery, barrowing routes and waste collections carefully. We also factor in parking suspensions and local restrictions, especially around SW3 and SW7. For garden groundworks in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea/City of Westminster, we coordinate with managing agents and neighbours to keep everything compliant and calm.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, spoil volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide, small courtyard groundworks can start from £1,500–£3,500, while medium gardens with levelling and drainage often fall around £4,000–£9,000. Larger projects involving significant excavation, new sub-bases and concrete foundations can be £10,000–£25,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised estimate after a site survey.
Most groundwork packages take 2–7 working days, depending on clearance, excavation volumes and drying time for concrete bases. A simple dig-out and re-level may be completed in 1–3 days, while drainage runs, steps and foundations can extend the programme to 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access constraints, skip permits, hidden obstructions, and the need to protect existing services and neighbouring structures.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like preparation for patios, lawns and planting. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, affecting drainage to the public sewer, working near listed buildings, or within conservation areas common around Knightsbridge. You may also need permissions for skips, parking suspensions or scaffold/hoarding. We flag likely requirements early and can liaise with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster where needed.
Yes. Our garden groundworks come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the installed sub-bases, foundations and drainage elements we supply and fit, subject to normal use and correct build-up above. It covers issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction or failures in installed drainage connections. We also follow manufacturer guidance for any geotextiles, membranes or drainage products used. Warranty terms are provided in writing with your proposal.
We prepare bases for porcelain paving, natural stone (Yorkstone, limestone, granite), resin-bound surfaces, gravel with stabilisation grids, and premium turf or seeded lawns. We also build foundations for pergolas, garden rooms, outdoor kitchens and lighting/irrigation routes. During the survey we discuss finished levels, falls, edging details and drainage strategy, then specify the right sub-base thickness and compaction method to suit the chosen finish and expected loads.
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