Garden Groundworks in Nunhead done properly, from site clearance to drainage and foundations. We create stable, level bases ready for patios, lawns, paths or outbuildings. Expect careful excavation, tidy waste removal and a finish that lasts.
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If your garden project starts with uneven ground, poor drainage or old hardstanding, the groundwork matters most. We deliver full garden groundworks for SE15 homes, including site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading. Whether you’re near Nunhead Cemetery or walking distance from Telegraph Hill Park, we prepare safe, stable bases for paving, turf, decking and structures. Every job is planned to minimise disruption and keep access clear.
Nunhead’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and period cottages often come with long, narrow gardens and shared side returns. That can mean tricky access for machinery, hidden services, and old rubble beneath the soil from previous works. Our team is used to working in the Nunhead area and nearby Peckham and East Dulwich, tailoring excavation depths, sub-bases and drainage to suit each plot. We also factor in neighbouring boundaries and party walls to protect surrounding properties.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, falls, drainage routes and load requirements for foundations. Then we handle clearance, waste removal, and any required access solutions before moving into excavation, compaction and final grading. You’ll get clear scope, tidy working practices, and photo updates where helpful. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, clean handovers, and workmanship backed by a long warranty.
Working across the London Borough of Southwark, we plan for tight streets, controlled parking and limited rear access common around SE15. Ground conditions can vary, with compacted made ground and clay that needs correct drainage and grading. We organise waste collections, protect shared access routes, and keep noise and mess managed for close neighbours. Our approach suits period properties where levels, boundary walls and existing drains need careful handling.
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Costs depend on access, spoil volumes, and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide, basic site clearance and waste removal can start from £500–£1,500. Levelling and grading for a small to medium garden is often £1,500–£4,000. Groundworks with excavation, new drainage runs and foundation bases commonly fall between £3,500–£10,000+. We’ll survey and provide a detailed, itemised estimate.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. A straightforward clearance and level-up may be done in 1–3 days, while excavation with drainage and foundation preparation can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access (narrow side returns), the amount of spoil to remove, weather, and whether we uncover old concrete or unexpected services. We’ll confirm a programme before starting.
Many garden groundworks are permitted, especially when you’re repairing or replacing like-for-like surfaces and improving drainage. Permission can be needed if you’re creating a new driveway with non-permeable surfacing, altering levels significantly near boundaries, or working around protected trees. Southwark requirements can also apply to skips, parking suspensions and waste handling. We’ll flag likely permissions early and help you check the relevant rules before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for groundworks we install, including sub-bases, compaction, falls and foundations prepared to specification. It covers defects caused by installation issues, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or incorrect levels. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes you make after completion. We also keep records of materials and methods for peace of mind.
Groundworks are tailored to what you’re building: patios (porcelain, sandstone, concrete), lawns (turf or seed), paths, steps, raised beds, and bases for sheds or garden rooms. We can install permeable sub-bases, soakaways, ACO channels, and reinforced concrete pads where required. We’ll advise on build-ups, edging details and drainage falls so the finished surface performs well. Samples and layout guidance are available during planning.
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