Garden Groundworks in Peckham that set your project up properly from day one. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, levelling and foundations, we prepare SE15 gardens for patios, lawns and extensions. Expect clear timelines, careful access planning and a clean finish.
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If your garden plans start with uneven ground, poor drainage or old concrete that needs shifting, our team can help. We deliver professional ground preparation across SE15, including near Peckham Rye Park and Queen’s Road. Every job is planned around safe access, tidy waste removal and minimal disruption. The result is a stable base ready for paving, turf, decking or new garden structures.
Peckham’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted warehouses often comes with tight side returns, shared access routes and awkward levels. In the garden groundworks Peckham area, we regularly deal with compacted sub-bases, legacy rubble and drainage that was never designed for today’s rainfall. We tailor excavation depths, grading and foundations to suit your build and your property’s constraints. That means fewer surprises once the landscaping or building work begins.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions, existing services and access for machinery. Next, we carry out site clearance, excavation and levelling, then install drainage and foundations where required, finishing with precise grading for the final surface. You’ll get straightforward communication, tidy working practices and responsible disposal of waste. Homeowners choose us because the groundwork is done right, and it stays right.
Working across the garden groundworks in London Borough of Southwark, we’re used to restricted parking, controlled waste rules and narrow access typical around Nunhead and Camberwell. Ground conditions can vary from made-up ground with rubble to heavier clay that needs careful grading and drainage. We plan deliveries, skips and machinery to suit SE15 streets and your neighbours. Our method keeps projects moving while protecting paving, walls and internal routes.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, waste volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide in Peckham, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Medium groundwork packages for patios or lawn rebuilds are commonly £2,500–£6,000. Larger excavations with drainage runs, retaining work or foundation bases can be £6,000–£15,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Most garden groundworks take 1–3 days for smaller gardens, and 4–10 days for larger or more complex sites. Timescales depend on access (wheelbarrow-only vs mini-digger), the amount of spoil to remove, and whether drainage, foundations or retaining solutions are required. Weather can also affect excavation and compaction. We’ll agree a realistic programme and keep you updated if conditions on site change.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially where you’re preparing ground for like-for-like landscaping. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, affecting drainage to the public highway, working near boundaries, or installing structures such as raised platforms or retaining walls. If your property is in a conservation area or has restrictions, checks are essential. We’ll advise on what’s likely required and can help you confirm details with Southwark Council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for groundworks when installed as specified, including sub-base preparation, compaction, grading and drainage workmanship. This covers issues caused by installation defects, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or failures in installed drainage runs. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes you make after completion. You’ll also receive guidance on aftercare to protect the finished build.
We prepare bases for porcelain and sandstone patios, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass, as well as garden rooms and pergola footings. Depending on your plans, we’ll specify the right sub-base depth, edging restraints, falls and drainage strategy. We can also form steps, pathways and foundations for retaining walls. If you’re unsure, we’ll talk through usage, maintenance and budget to recommend the best build-up for your garden.
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