Garden Groundworks in Pimlico built for premium SW1 homes. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and precise grading, we prepare your garden for flawless finishes.
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Whether you’re upgrading a courtyard or reshaping a larger plot, our groundwork team delivers clean, accurate preparation across SW1. We handle site clearance, excavation and levelling so your new patio, lawn or planting scheme starts on stable ground. Working near Tate Britain and Pimlico tube station often means careful logistics and tight access. You’ll get a tidy site, clear communication and a base that lasts.
Pimlico’s Regency townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions bring their own challenges, from shallow services to older drainage runs. We’re used to working in Westminster, Victoria and along the riverside where gardens can be compact yet high-spec. Our local approach to garden groundworks Pimlico area projects prioritises protection of existing structures, party walls and neighbouring boundaries. Every dig and level is planned to suit the property and the end design.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a practical method statement covering access, waste removal and sequencing. Drainage falls, sub-bases and foundations are installed to specification, then verified before any surfacing begins. You’ll receive straightforward documentation, clean handover and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, respectful crews and consistent results.
Groundworks in the City of Westminster often involve restricted parking, timed deliveries and careful waste handling. Around Dolphin Square and St George's Square, access can be narrow and shared, so we plan barrowing routes, protection boards and quieter working hours. We also watch for older clay drains, shallow utilities and varying subsoils, adjusting excavation depths and sub-base build-ups accordingly. The result is a compliant, durable base without unnecessary disruption.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, waste volumes and whether drainage or foundations are required. As a guide, light site clearance and levelling for a small courtyard might start around £900–£2,000. More involved groundworks with excavation, sub-base build-up and drainage commonly fall between £2,500–£8,000+. Larger projects with foundations for garden rooms or extensive regrading can reach £10,000–£25,000+.
Most groundwork packages take 2–7 working days, depending on the scope and access. A simple clearance and level can be completed in 1–2 days, while excavation, drainage runs and new foundations often need 4–10 days. Timescales are influenced by spoil removal logistics in SW1, discovery of hidden services, weather, and curing time for concrete. We provide a clear programme before starting.
Many garden groundworks are permitted, especially like-for-like resurfacing, minor levelling and drainage repairs. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, building retaining walls, changing access, or installing new hardstanding in a front garden. In conservation areas, additional constraints may apply. We check City of Westminster guidance, advise on permeable surfacing and drainage compliance, and can support drawings and documentation if needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for garden groundworks, covering issues such as settlement caused by improper compaction, sub-base failure, and defects in installed drainage or foundations (where included in our scope). Natural movement from extreme weather or third-party damage isn’t covered, but we’ll always advise on prevention. We also keep records of levels, materials and installation methods for peace of mind.
We prepare bases for porcelain and natural stone paving, resin-bound paths, gravel, turf and seeded lawns, as well as composite or timber decking. We also install foundations for garden rooms, pergolas and retaining structures, plus drainage channels and soakaways. During the survey we’ll discuss levels, falls, edging details and access routes, then recommend the right sub-base build-up and grading to suit your chosen finish and budget.
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