Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Banstead for a build, driveway or garden overhaul? Fine Landscaping handles clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete with tidy, well-managed sites. We cover SM7, from Nork to Burgh Heath, with a premium finish.
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From site clearance to foundations, our team delivers groundwork that keeps projects on schedule and structurally sound. We regularly work across SM7, including Nork and around Banstead High Street, where access and parking can affect how plant and skips are managed. Whether you’re preparing for an extension, new patio or driveway, we set levels accurately and create stable sub-bases. Expect clear communication, safe working practices and a clean handover.
Banstead’s mix of large detached houses, 1930s properties and executive homes often comes with complex gardens, sloping plots and long driveways. In areas such as Burgh Heath and Tattenham Corner, we’re frequently asked to improve drainage, create retaining walls, or form access roads for building works. We design foundations and concrete work to suit the structure above and the ground below. The result is groundwork that supports your investment and reduces future maintenance issues.
Our process starts with a site visit, service checks and a practical plan for excavation, spoil removal and reinstatement. We keep disruption down with sensible sequencing, protective boarding where needed, and careful levels to avoid water pooling. You’ll receive a written scope, transparent options and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us because we’re punctual, tidy and consistent from first dig to final pour.
Ground conditions around Banstead Downs can vary, so we plan excavation depths, sub-base build-ups and drainage accordingly. We also factor in access constraints near The Horseshoe and busier residential roads, arranging deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. Working within Reigate and Banstead Borough, we stay mindful of boundary lines, tree roots and surface-water routes. That local awareness helps prevent delays and keeps your project compliant and tidy.
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Costs vary by access, spoil removal, depth of dig and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small excavation and levelling jobs often start from £900–£2,500. Drainage installations commonly fall around £1,500–£5,000 depending on runs and connections. Foundations and concrete bases for extensions can range from £4,000–£15,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Many domestic groundwork projects take 2–7 working days, such as site clearance, excavation and forming a sub-base. Drainage and concrete work can extend this to 1–2 weeks, especially if there are multiple runs, soakaways or retaining walls. Timescales depend on access for machinery, weather, ground conditions, and curing time for concrete. We agree a programme upfront and keep you updated daily.
Most garden groundwork, drainage and foundations for like-for-like hard landscaping are usually permitted, but there are exceptions. New or altered driveways may need to meet permeable surfacing rules, and work near boundaries, trees or protected areas can trigger extra requirements. If your project supports an extension, the main build may require approval and inspections. We’ll flag likely permissions and help you check with Reigate and Banstead Borough before work starts.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, including sub-bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining wall construction (where built to our specification). The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from third-party works, extreme events or misuse. We also keep photo records of key stages such as excavation depths, membranes and pipe gradients for peace of mind.
We tailor the build-up to your project: Type 1 sub-base for driveways and patios, reinforced concrete where load-bearing is required, and various drainage solutions such as channel drains, French drains and soakaways. For retaining walls, options include reinforced concrete, blockwork with facing, or natural stone finishes to suit executive homes and 1930s properties. We’ll recommend materials based on ground conditions, levels, aesthetics and budget, then provide clear options to compare.
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