Garden Groundworks in Stockwell that prepare your garden for patios, lawns, paths and outbuildings. From site clearance and excavation to drainage and foundations, we set levels right first time. Fast response from our Norbury base—around 15 minutes away.
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If you’re planning a new patio, lawn or garden room, the success of the project starts below the surface. Our team handles site clearance, excavation, levelling and grading so your garden is ready for construction. We regularly work around SW9, including near Stockwell tube station and Stockwell Park. Expect tidy waste removal, safe access routes and a finish that’s built to last.
Stockwell’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and post-war estates often brings tight side access, shared boundaries and varied ground levels. We’re used to working in compact rear gardens and managing spoil removal without disrupting neighbours. Whether you’re in Brixton, Oval or Clapham, we tailor the groundwork plan to your property layout and intended use. Good drainage and stable foundations are especially important where previous landscaping has altered levels.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil conditions, access and drainage routes, then provide a clear scope of works. Our process covers clearance, excavation, sub-base preparation, drainage installation and foundation set-out, with photos and check points along the way. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, careful protection of paths and thresholds, and clean waste removal. All groundwork is completed to support the surface finishes you choose, with workmanship backed by our warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Lambeth means planning for controlled parking, neighbour considerations and restricted access common to terraces. Around Stockwell, we often encounter made ground from older landscaping and variable clay content that needs careful grading and drainage. We can organise barrowing routes, protective boarding and timed deliveries to keep the job moving. Our approach suits everything from compact gardens near Kennington to larger plots by Max Roach Park.
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Costs vary with access, depth of dig, spoil volume and whether drainage or foundations are needed. As a guide in Stockwell, small clearance and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,000. More involved excavation with drainage and a full sub-base commonly falls between £2,500–£6,500. Groundworks for garden rooms or larger patio bases can be £5,000–£12,000+, especially where waste removal and access are challenging.
Most groundworks in SW9 take 2–5 working days for a typical rear garden, depending on the amount of excavation and waste removal. Drainage runs, foundation trenches and complex levelling can extend this to 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access width, skip placement, soil conditions, and whether we’re working around existing services. We’ll confirm a realistic programme after the site survey and set-out.
Many garden groundworks are permitted, especially when they’re preparation for patios, paths or lawn areas. However, rules can apply if you’re altering levels significantly, affecting drainage to the public highway, or building structures such as garden rooms, retaining walls or new access points. In the London Borough of Lambeth we also consider party wall matters and conservation constraints where relevant. We’ll flag any permissions and help you plan compliantly.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for groundworks, covering issues such as sub-base failure, settlement caused by incorrect preparation, and drainage installed by our team. The warranty applies when the specified build-up is followed and the finished surface is installed to the agreed design. We also keep records of levels and materials used. If a problem arises, we’ll inspect promptly and put it right.
We prepare bases for porcelain and natural stone patios, block paving, resin-bound paths, turf and seeded lawns, and foundations for pergolas or garden rooms. Options include permeable sub-bases, French drains, ACO channels and graded falls away from the house. We’ll advise on the right build-up for your chosen finish, expected foot traffic and drainage needs. If you’re unsure, we can recommend durable, low-maintenance solutions that suit your garden.
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