Groundwork Contractors in Bexley delivering solid starts for gardens, driveways and extensions. From site clearance to drainage and concrete work, we build it right first time. Serving DA5 with tidy, well-managed groundworks.
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If you’re planning a new patio, driveway or extension, the groundworks decide how well it performs for years to come. Our team handles site clearance, excavation, levelling and concrete work with careful attention to falls, compaction and access. We regularly work around Bexleyheath and near Hall Place, where older plots can hide surprises below ground. You get a safe, clean site and a base built to specification.
Bexley’s mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern homes means no two sites are the same. Rear gardens can be narrow, side access limited, and existing drains may be older or poorly mapped. We plan plant and muck-away routes, protect neighbouring boundaries, and keep disruption down. Homeowners across the groundwork contractors bexley area rely on us for practical solutions that suit real-world property layouts.
We start with a site visit, levels check and clear scope of works, then provide a written quote and programme. Our groundworkers use the right machinery for the access available, and we document key stages such as sub-base depth, reinforcement and drainage runs. We keep communication simple, turn up when we say we will, and leave the site safe each day. All workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty for added confidence.
Across the London Borough of Bexley, we often deal with tight access, on-street parking and shared driveways, especially near Bexley High Street and DA5. We plan deliveries and skips to minimise disruption and keep neighbours informed. Ground conditions can vary, so we check bearing levels and drainage routes before pouring concrete or setting foundations. That local knowledge helps us avoid delays and build bases that stay stable.
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Costs depend on access, depth of dig, spoil removal and whether you need drainage or reinforced concrete. As a guide, small excavations and levelling might start from £900–£2,000, while patio/driveway sub-bases with drainage are often £2,500–£6,500. Foundations for extensions commonly range from £4,000–£12,000+. We’ll survey your Bexley site and provide a detailed, itemised quote.
Many domestic groundwork packages take 2–7 working days, such as excavation, sub-base installation and concrete preparation. Larger jobs—extension foundations, retaining walls, or major drainage—can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales vary with access (especially for 1930s semis), weather, depth of excavation, and whether unexpected services or poor ground are found. We’ll give you a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden and driveway groundworks are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. For example, new or altered driveways may need permeable surfacing or drainage to a suitable area, and works near boundaries or affecting trees can have restrictions. If you’re close to heritage sites or making major changes, rules can be tighter. We’ll advise what’s likely required and can help you check with the council where needed.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our groundworks, covering issues caused by installation faults such as inadequate compaction, incorrect falls, or defective concrete placement (within the agreed specification). Materials are covered by manufacturer guarantees where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes to loading beyond design. We also offer aftercare advice to protect your new base and drainage.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and usage. Options include Type 1 MOT sub-bases, reinforced concrete slabs, strip foundations, soakaways and channel drains, plus retaining walls in concrete block, timber sleepers or engineered systems. For access roads and drive bases, we can prepare for block paving, resin-bound, tarmac or gravel. We’ll recommend the right specification after checking levels, drainage routes and expected loads.
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