Garden Groundworks in Lee Green that set your project up properly from day one. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, grading and foundations, we prepare gardens for patios, lawns and access ways. Expect tidy work, clear timelines and a finish built to last.
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If your garden project starts with uneven ground, poor drainage or old concrete to remove, the right groundwork makes all the difference. We carry out full site clearance, excavation and levelling for homeowners across SE12, including around Lee Green crossroads and near Lee station. Whether you’re planning a new patio, lawn, steps or a wider access route, we create a stable, well-drained base. Waste is removed responsibly, leaving your garden ready for the next stage.
Lee Green’s mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and 1930s houses often comes with long rear gardens, narrow side access and older drainage runs. We’re used to working in the Lee Green area and nearby Blackheath and Hither Green, where careful planning avoids disruption to neighbours and existing structures. Ground levels can vary from front to back, so grading and falls are set accurately to prevent pooling. Our team tailors foundations and sub-bases to suit the build and the soil conditions on site.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, access, spoil removal and drainage requirements, then provide a clear written scope. Set-out is checked before we dig, and each layer is compacted properly to reduce settlement later. We keep the site safe and tidy, and we communicate daily on progress and any findings below ground. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, transparent pricing and a finish that supports the landscaping you’re investing in.
Working on garden groundworks in London Borough of Lewisham means factoring in tight access, controlled parking and neighbour-friendly logistics. Around Leegate Shopping Centre and the SE12 streets, we often plan for limited skip placement and barrow runs through side alleys. We also check existing drains and set gradients carefully, as older properties can have mixed pipework and patch repairs. Our approach adapts to each plot so the finished levels work with your home and boundaries.
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Costs vary with access, spoil volume, depth of dig and drainage needs. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Groundworks for a typical patio base with excavation, sub-base and waste removal are commonly £2,000–£5,000. Projects involving drainage runs, retaining edges or foundations can be £5,000–£12,000+. We itemise what’s included so you can compare like-for-like.
Most garden groundworks take 1–3 days for smaller areas, and 4–10 days for larger gardens or multi-stage preparation. Timescales depend on access (wheelbarrow-only routes take longer), the amount of excavation and waste removal, and whether drainage or foundations are required. Weather can also affect progress, especially when soils are saturated. After the site visit, we’ll give a realistic programme and keep you updated as the job moves forward.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, such as preparing a patio base, levelling a lawn area, or renewing drainage within your boundary. Permission may be needed if you’re significantly altering ground levels, building retaining walls, changing access/driveway arrangements, or working near shared boundaries and protected trees. Rules can also differ for listed buildings or conservation areas. We’ll flag likely permissions early and can help you check Lewisham Council guidance before work starts.
Yes. Our groundwork installations come with a 10-year warranty covering workmanship on prepared bases, compaction, levels and drainage falls as specified in your scope. It’s designed to protect you against issues caused by incorrect preparation, such as avoidable settlement or poor run-off. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, extreme weather events, or problems arising from unknown underground services. We document the build-up and keep records for peace of mind.
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. We can also form foundations for steps, edging, pergola posts and small garden structures. During the survey we’ll discuss how you use the space, drainage requirements and maintenance preferences, then specify the right sub-base depth and build-up for your chosen finish.
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