Garden Groundworks in Paddington that set your project up properly from day one. We handle clearance, excavation, levelling, drainage and foundations with minimal disruption in W2. Expect a clean site, clear timings and workmanship built to last.
Response within 24 hours
Whether you’re preparing for paving, a new lawn or a full garden redesign, strong groundworks make the difference. We deliver careful site clearance, excavation and levelling for homes around Paddington station and Little Venice. From grading for better falls to installing drainage, we create a stable base that prevents future movement and water issues. Waste is removed promptly so your garden stays safe and usable throughout the job.
Paddington’s mix of stucco townhouses, mansion flats and modern apartments often comes with compact rear gardens, communal courtyards and restricted access. In W2, we frequently work with basement lightwells, raised terraces and older boundary walls that need extra care during excavation. Our team plans access routes, protects shared areas and keeps neighbours informed when moving materials. The result is ground preparation that suits the property and the way you live.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage routes and ground conditions, then provide a clear scope of works. Every stage is documented: set-out, excavation depths, sub-base build-ups and falls, so you know exactly what’s being installed. We use reliable aggregates and compaction methods, and we leave the site tidy with organised waste removal. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, punctual crews and dependable finishes.
The Paddington area includes tight access points, parking controls and busy streets near Paddington Basin and St Mary’s Hospital. We plan deliveries around restrictions, use smaller machinery where needed, and protect internal hallways and communal routes. Older properties can hide shallow services and legacy drains, so we locate and work around them carefully. For garden groundworks in City of Westminster, we also keep an eye on drainage outfalls and boundary responsibilities.
Rated 4.9/5 from over 280 verified reviews
Costs vary with access, excavation depth, waste volume and whether drainage or foundations are required. As a guide in the garden groundworks Paddington area, small clearance and levelling jobs often start from £900–£2,000. More involved projects with excavation, new sub-bases and drainage commonly fall between £2,500–£7,500. Foundation works for walls or garden rooms can add £1,500–£6,000 depending on specification and ground conditions.
Most straightforward groundworks take 1–3 days, such as site clearance, minor excavation and levelling for a small patio base. Medium projects with drainage runs, multiple levels or significant waste removal typically take 4–7 days. Larger builds involving foundations, extensive grading or restricted access can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access to the rear garden, skips/permits, weather, and what we uncover below ground.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like patio bases, levelling within reason, and drainage improvements. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, working near boundaries, affecting trees, or creating new hardstanding at the front where permeable surfacing may be required. In the City of Westminster we’ll flag likely permissions, check constraints such as conservation considerations, and advise if a lawful development certificate is sensible.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed groundworks elements such as sub-bases, compaction, falls/levels and foundations, when built to our specification. The warranty covers defects arising from installation issues, not damage caused by third-party works, flooding events beyond design assumptions, or changes made after completion. We also use proven materials and keep records of build-ups, so any future maintenance or upgrades are straightforward.
We can prepare bases and falls for porcelain paving, natural stone, resin-bound surfacing, block paving, turf and seeded lawns, as well as raised beds and retaining walls. Drainage options include channel drains, soakaways and permeable sub-bases where suitable. If you’re adding a garden room or steps, we’ll design the foundation approach to match loads and access. We’ll help you choose options that suit your property style and maintenance preferences.
Get your free, no-obligation quote today.