Groundwork Contractors in Bayswater delivering solid starts for gardens, driveways and extensions. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete work and retaining walls, we build for longevity in W2.
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If you’re upgrading a garden, preparing an extension or renewing a driveway in Bayswater, the groundwork needs to be right first time. We handle site clearance, excavation, levelling and concrete work with minimal disruption to neighbouring homes. Working around Queensway and close to Hyde Park, we plan access and waste removal carefully. The result is a clean, stable base ready for the next stage of your project.
Bayswater’s housing stock often includes stucco townhouses, mansion conversions and period flats, each with different constraints below ground. Shared walls, basements and tight side returns can make excavation and drainage more complex than in wider streets. Our team is used to protecting existing structures while forming new foundations and retaining walls. For homeowners across W2, we tailor methods to the building and the footprint, not a one-size approach.
We start with a site visit, clear scope and a staged programme, then manage everything from spoil removal to final levels. Drainage runs are tested, falls are set accurately, and concrete is poured to specification for strength and finish. You’ll get straightforward communication, tidy working practices and photo updates where helpful. Local clients choose us because we’re organised, accountable and consistent from first dig to final handover.
Projects in the Bayswater area often involve restricted access, controlled parking and strict noise and waste expectations. We plan deliveries, grab lorry collections and skip placement to suit City of Westminster rules and street layouts. Older properties can hide legacy drains and shallow services, so we survey and expose carefully before committing to final runs. Where gardens sit above neighbouring levels, we design retaining walls and drainage to manage ground pressure and runoff.
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Costs vary with access, depth of dig, spoil removal and whether you need drainage or foundations. As a guide in Bayswater, small site clearance and levelling may start around £900–£2,500. Drainage upgrades commonly fall between £1,800–£6,000. Foundations and concrete bases for extensions or outbuildings are often £4,500–£15,000+, especially where access is tight in W2.
Simple clearance, levelling and a small concrete base can take 1–3 days. Drainage installations are typically 2–5 days depending on runs, connections and testing. Foundations and larger excavations often take 1–3 weeks once inspections and concrete curing are factored in. Timescales in Bayswater can extend due to restricted access, parking logistics, hidden services and wet ground conditions.
Many garden and driveway groundworks are permitted development, but rules can change with listed buildings, conservation areas, new or altered drainage connections, and changes to front garden surfacing. In City of Westminster, permissions may also be needed for skips, bay suspensions or highway-related works. We’ll advise what’s likely required, help you gather details, and work with your designer or architect to keep everything compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork, including foundations, concrete bases, retaining walls and installed drainage runs. It covers defects arising from installation issues, such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction or faulty falls in drainage. Normal wear, damage from third parties and issues caused by pre-existing structural problems are excluded. We also document key stages so you have a clear record of what was built.
We can build concrete slabs, reinforced bases, permeable sub-bases for driveways, and drainage solutions from channel drains to soakaways (where suitable). Retaining walls can be formed in reinforced concrete, blockwork with facing, or engineered systems depending on height and loads. For access roads and paths, we design stable Type 1 sub-bases and edging details to suit your finish. We’ll recommend options based on levels, soil, access and your long-term maintenance preferences.
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