Garden Groundworks in Norwood Grove that set your whole garden up for success. From site clearance and excavation to drainage and foundations, we build a stable base for patios, lawns and access. Based in Norbury, we’re typically on site in around 15 minutes.
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If your garden project starts with uneven levels, poor drainage or tired hardstanding, the groundwork matters most. We deliver thorough site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading across SE19, with tidy waste removal included. Homeowners near Norwood Grove Park and Upper Norwood often need careful falls and drainage to keep paving and lawns looking right year-round. We prepare the ground properly so the finish lasts, not just looks good on day one.
Norwood Grove is known for Victorian houses, Edwardian properties and period conversions, many with long rear gardens and stepped levels. That mix can bring shallow services, older garden walls and tight side access, especially around Upper Norwood and Crystal Palace. Our team plans excavation depths, foundations and drainage runs to suit the property age and layout. The result is groundwork that supports patios, paths, turfing and planting without future movement or pooling.
We begin with a site visit to assess levels, access, spoil volumes and where water currently goes. You’ll receive a clear scope covering clearance, excavation, levelling, drainage and any foundations required, plus a realistic programme. We protect boundaries, keep disruption controlled, and remove waste promptly with licensed carriers. Local homeowners trust us because we communicate well, work cleanly, and stand behind the base we build.
We’re used to working across the London Borough of Croydon where plots can be sloped and drainage needs careful thought. In Norwood Grove and nearby South Norwood, access and parking can be restricted, so we plan deliveries, grab-lorry collections and spoil removal to minimise disruption. Period homes often have older drains and shallow services, so we locate and protect them before digging. Our methods adapt to each site so levels, falls and foundations are right first time.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal and how much drainage or foundation work is needed. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start from £900–£2,000. Typical groundwork for a patio base with excavation, sub-base and waste removal is commonly £2,500–£6,500. Larger projects involving significant grading, new drainage runs and foundations can be £7,000–£15,000+. We’ll survey and itemise options.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A straightforward patio base or small levelling and clearance job can be completed in 1–3 days. Larger gardens needing excavation, grading across multiple levels, drainage installation and foundations may take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are influenced by access, spoil volume, weather, and whether hidden issues appear, such as old rubble or unexpected services.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like hardstanding, patios and general levelling. However, rules can apply where you’re altering drainage to the public system, working near boundaries, changing levels significantly, or installing impermeable surfacing at the front of a property. If your home is a flat/maisonette or a period conversion with restrictions, permissions can differ. We flag likely requirements and can help you check with Croydon Council.
Yes. Our groundwork installations come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the prepared base, including sub-base build-up, compaction, levels/falls and drainage we install. It covers defects caused by our work, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or incorrect falls leading to persistent pooling. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party alterations, tree root movement, or extreme events beyond reasonable control. We also provide aftercare guidance to protect the finish.
We can prepare bases and foundations for porcelain paving, sandstone, granite setts, resin-bound surfacing, concrete slabs, turfing and artificial grass. We also form footings for garden walls, steps, pergolas and small outbuildings, plus install French drains, soakaways and channel drains where needed. During the survey we’ll advise on build-ups, edging details and falls to suit your chosen finish and how you use the space, then tailor the spec to your budget.
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