Garden Groundworks in Raynes Park that set your project up properly from day one. From site clearance and excavation to drainage and foundations, we create stable, build-ready gardens that last.
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Whether you’re preparing for a new patio, lawn or garden room, groundworks are where quality starts. We carry out site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading across SW20, keeping disruption low and the site safe. If access is tight near Raynes Park station or along residential streets, we plan deliveries and waste removal carefully. The result is a clean, stable base ready for the next stage.
Raynes Park has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, often with long rear gardens and side access that varies from property to property. We regularly work around existing drains, mature planting and older boundary walls that need protection during excavation. For families near Cannon Hill Common and the surrounding streets, we prioritise tidy working and clear walkways. Our approach suits both full garden renovations and targeted groundwork packages.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage routes and ground conditions, then provide a clear scope and staged plan. Our team handles everything from foundations and sub-bases to drainage connections, with responsible waste removal included. You’ll get consistent communication, neat edges, accurate falls and proper compaction—not guesswork. Homeowners choose us because the finish looks right and performs properly in wet weather.
As a garden groundworks team in the London Borough of Merton, we’re used to mixed soil conditions, older drainage runs and gardens that have been altered over decades. Parking and access can be restrictive on residential roads, so we schedule skips, grab lorries and deliveries to minimise inconvenience. For properties around Wimbledon, Motspur Park and West Barnes, we often correct historic levels and improve surface water run-off. We adapt methods and machinery size to suit each plot and boundary.
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Costs depend on access, spoil volume, drainage needs and the depth of excavation. As a guide in SW20, small groundwork packages (clearance, minor excavation and levelling) often start around £900–£2,500. Larger projects involving drainage runs, substantial waste removal and foundations for patios or garden rooms commonly fall between £3,000–£12,000+. We’ll survey first and provide an itemised estimate.
Most garden groundworks in the Raynes Park area take 1–5 days for straightforward clearance, excavation and levelling. Projects with new drainage, multiple level changes, retaining edges or foundations can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access width, weather, the amount of spoil to remove, and whether we’re working around existing services. We’ll set a realistic programme before starting and keep you updated.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially when you’re preparing a patio, lawn or like-for-like hard landscaping. However, rules can apply if you’re altering drainage to the public sewer, changing levels significantly, adding a new access/driveway, or working near boundaries and listed features. We’ll advise on what’s likely required and can help you check London Borough of Merton guidance before work begins.
Yes. Our groundworks come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for installed bases, falls, compaction and associated groundwork elements we construct (such as sub-bases and foundations). It covers defects arising from installation, not damage caused by third-party works, ground movement beyond normal expectations, or misuse. We also follow manufacturer guidance for any geotextiles, drainage components and aggregates used, keeping records for peace of mind.
We can prepare groundworks for porcelain paving, sandstone, block paving, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass, as well as bases for garden rooms and sheds. Options include permeable sub-bases, French drains, soakaways and graded lawn areas for better run-off. We’ll help you choose build-ups and drainage solutions based on how you use the space, the site levels and budget, ensuring the finished surface performs well year-round.
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