Garden Groundworks in Shepherd's Bush done properly, from site clearance to drainage and foundations. We prepare your garden for patios, lawns, steps and safe access, with clean edges and reliable falls. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and a finish built to last.
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From compact courtyards near Shepherd's Bush Green to larger plots edging White City, good ground preparation makes every garden project perform better. Our groundworks cover site clearance, excavation, grading and levelling so your new patio, lawn or seating area doesn’t sink, puddle or crack. We also handle drainage and waste removal to keep the job safe and efficient. If you’re close to Westfield London in W12, we plan logistics to minimise disruption.
The Shepherd's Bush area has a mix of Victorian terraces, mansion conversions and modern apartments, each with different access and structural considerations. Period homes often need careful excavation around existing walls and services, while conversions may have shared boundaries that require neat, controlled working. Newer developments can bring restricted loading bays and tight routes for materials. Our garden groundworks shepherd's bush area service is set up for these realities, not idealised sites.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, drainage routes and the intended finished heights for thresholds and steps. Next, we set out, excavate to specification, install sub-bases and foundations where required, then grade and compact in layers for stability. We keep you informed daily, protect neighbouring areas, and remove waste responsibly. Homeowners choose us for consistent workmanship, clear paperwork, and a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations.
Working in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham often means narrow side returns, controlled parking, and strict attention to noise and waste handling. In W12 streets around Holland Park and Hammersmith, we plan deliveries and spoil removal to avoid congestion and keep neighbours onside. We also account for common London ground conditions that can hold water, specifying drainage and graded falls accordingly. Where access is limited, we use smaller plant and staged removals to keep the site safe and tidy.
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Costs vary with access, excavation depth, spoil volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. Groundworks for a typical patio base with excavation, sub-base, compaction and waste removal are commonly £2,500–£6,500. If you add drainage runs, soakaways or deeper foundations, budgets can rise to £6,500–£12,000+ depending on complexity.
Most garden groundworks take 2–7 working days, depending on the size of the area and how much digging and waste removal is involved. A simple clearance and re-levelling may be done in 1–3 days, while a full patio base with drainage and steps can take 5–10 days. Timescales are affected by access in W12, weather, hidden obstructions, and whether materials need to be moved through the property.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like repairs, patio bases and lawn preparation. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, affecting drainage to the public highway, working near party walls, or installing impermeable surfacing at the front. Conservation areas and listed buildings can add restrictions too. We’ll flag likely permissions early, advise on SuDS-friendly options, and help you check requirements with Hammersmith and Fulham where needed.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship issues such as sub-base failure, poor compaction, and incorrect falls that lead to settlement or persistent pooling. It applies when the build-up is installed to our specification and the finished surface is used as intended. We also document the layers and materials used, so you have a clear record. Normal wear, accidental damage and third-party alterations aren’t covered.
Once the base is right, you have plenty of options: porcelain paving, sandstone, granite setts, resin-bound surfacing, gravel with stabilisation grids, or new turf and planting beds. We can also prepare foundations for pergolas, steps, retaining edges and drainage channels. We’ll help you choose based on slip resistance, maintenance, shade, and how you use the space. For mansion conversions and terraces, we often recommend slimmer build-ups and neat edging details.
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