Garden Groundworks in Soho for projects that start right and stay right. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and grading, we prepare W1 gardens for lasting results.
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Soho gardens often sit behind tight access routes and busy streets, so groundworks need careful planning as well as muscle. Whether you’re near Soho Square or just off Carnaby Street, we handle site clearance, excavation and levelling with minimal disruption. Our team sets accurate levels for patios, lawns and planting schemes, then installs drainage and foundations where required. Waste removal is included, leaving your space ready for the next stage.
In W1, we regularly work on Georgian townhouses, mansion flats and commercial conversions where outdoor areas can be compact and structurally sensitive. Courtyard gardens and roof-adjacent terraces often need precise grading to move water away from walls and lightwells. We’re used to protecting existing stonework, party walls and basement areas while excavating. If you’re upgrading a small garden for entertaining or improving access for maintenance, we tailor the method to the property.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, drainage routes and access constraints, then provide a clear scope and programme. During the works we use tidy, controlled excavation, keep pathways protected, and remove spoil promptly. Every job is checked for falls, compaction and stability before we sign off. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, clean handovers and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
The Soho area brings narrow access, strict parking controls and high footfall, especially around Leicester Square and Covent Garden. We plan deliveries, loading and waste collections to suit City of Westminster requirements and local restrictions. Many properties have confined courtyards and older drainage runs, so we survey carefully and adapt excavation depths and routes. Our approach keeps neighbours considered and the site safe and orderly.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal and the depth of excavation. As a guide, small courtyard clearance and levelling may start around £1,200–£2,500. Drainage upgrades often fall between £1,500–£4,000 depending on runs and connections. Larger groundwork packages with excavation, grading and foundations for paving or walls typically range from £3,500–£12,000+. We’ll survey the site and provide a detailed, itemised estimate.
Most smaller Soho projects take 1–3 days for clearance, minor excavation and levelling. Drainage and foundation work commonly takes 3–7 working days, depending on trench lengths, curing times and disposal logistics. Larger groundworks for full garden rebuilds can run 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access restrictions, skip permits, hidden obstructions, weather, and whether we’re working around existing services or basement structures.
Many garden groundworks are permitted, especially like-for-like changes, levelling and drainage within your boundary. However, permission may be needed if you’re altering levels significantly, building retaining walls, changing access points, or working near listed buildings or conservation areas. City of Westminster rules can also affect skips, parking suspensions and working hours. We’ll advise what’s likely required and help you check permissions and arrange permits before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our groundworks installation, covering workmanship on prepared bases, foundations and drainage we install. This includes issues arising from inadequate compaction, incorrect falls or poor installation methods, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are covered by manufacturer guarantees where applicable. If a problem is linked to our work, we’ll inspect promptly and put it right in line with the warranty terms.
We prepare sub-bases and falls for porcelain paving, natural stone, setts, resin-bound surfaces, turf and artificial grass. We also form foundations for steps, retaining walls, pergolas and garden rooms, plus soakaways and channel drains where needed. In the garden groundworks Soho area, we often recommend solutions that manage runoff and suit compact courtyards. We’ll help you choose options based on durability, drainage performance, slip resistance and budget.
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