Need solid preparation before building or landscaping? Our Groundwork Contractors in Bermondsey deliver safe excavation, drainage and concrete work with minimal disruption. From tight access near London Bridge to larger plots by Surrey Quays, we get the base right first time.
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Fine Landscaping provides professional groundwork for homeowners and landlords across Bermondsey, including SE1 and SE16. Whether you’re improving a garden off Bermondsey Street or preparing a base near Maltby Street Market, we handle everything from site clearance to foundations. Good groundwork prevents future movement, pooling water and cracking. We plan each job around access, neighbours and safe spoil removal.
Bermondsey’s mix of converted warehouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often brings unique constraints. Courtyard gardens and rear access lanes can limit machine size, while older terraces may need careful excavation around existing footings. In riverside pockets towards Rotherhithe and Tower Bridge, drainage and levels are especially important to keep water moving away from buildings. We tailor methods and materials to suit the property type and intended finish.
Our process starts with a site visit, level checks and a clear scope of works covering excavation, levelling, drainage runs and concrete specifications. We protect surrounding surfaces, keep the site tidy, and coordinate waste removal with licensed carriers. You’ll receive straightforward updates and photos as work progresses, plus advice on next steps for paving, turf or structures. Homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, neat workmanship and long-lasting results.
Working in the London Borough of Southwark means planning for controlled parking, narrow streets and restricted access routes. Around London Bridge and Bermondsey Spa Gardens, we often use smaller machinery and phased deliveries to keep disruption down. We also factor in local ground conditions, existing services and shared boundaries common to terrace gardens. If permissions or drainage connections are needed, we help you navigate the right approach.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal, depth of dig and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide in Bermondsey, small site clearance and levelling can start around £800–£2,000. Excavation with muck-away is often £1,500–£5,000. Concrete bases and foundations commonly range from £2,500–£10,000+, especially where reinforcement, tight access or retaining walls are involved.
Many domestic groundwork projects take 2–7 working days, such as levelling, drainage runs and a concrete base for a patio or outbuilding. Larger jobs—foundations, retaining walls, or access roads—often take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access in SE1/SE16, the volume of excavation, drying/curing time for concrete, and any surprises like old footings or hidden services.
Most garden groundworks are permitted development, especially like-for-like replacement or preparation for landscaping. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, building retaining walls near boundaries, connecting to public drainage, or working on a listed building. In Southwark, there may also be requirements around skips, parking suspensions and waste handling. We’ll flag likely permissions early and help you check before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork elements, including properly installed sub-bases, concrete work and drainage installations completed to specification. The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from third-party works, extreme events or misuse. We also document depths, materials and compaction where relevant, so you have a clear record for future landscaping or building stages.
We can build sub-bases for paving, resin, gravel or turf, and form concrete pads for sheds, garden rooms and bin stores. Drainage options include French drains, channel drains, soakaways and permeable build-ups where suitable. Retaining walls can be blockwork, timber sleepers or reinforced concrete depending on height and loading. We’ll advise on the best specification for your finish, budget and Bermondsey site constraints.
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