Fine Landscaping delivers Groundwork Contractors in Blackheath for projects that need precision below the surface. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and concrete bases, we prepare your plot properly. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and workmanship suited to SE3 homes.
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Whether you’re upgrading a driveway, building an extension base, or reshaping a garden, good groundwork is what keeps everything stable. We carry out site clearance, excavation, levelling, drainage and concrete work across SE3, including near Blackheath Common and Blackheath Village. Our team plans access, spoil removal and protection for existing landscaping before the first dig. The result is a clean, build-ready site with no nasty surprises later.
Blackheath’s Georgian townhouses, Victorian villas and period conversions often come with mature gardens, tight side access and sensitive boundaries. We’re used to working around older brickwork, shared walls and established planting while still achieving accurate levels and strong foundations. If you’re in Greenwich, Lee or Kidbrooke, we’ll tailor the specification to suit your property and intended finish. That includes retaining walls where ground levels change and access roads for larger builds.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, services, drainage routes and load requirements, then provide a detailed scope of works. Our process covers safe excavation, correct compaction, compliant drainage falls and reinforced concrete where needed. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, keep the site organised, and document what’s been installed for future reference. All workmanship is backed by our guarantee, with quality checks at each stage before we hand over.
We regularly work as groundwork contractors Blackheath area, where access can be restricted by narrow drives, parked cars and mature street trees. Projects may fall under the Royal Borough of Greenwich/London Borough of Lewisham, so we plan logistics around council requirements, skips and parking controls. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and heavier clay, affecting drainage design and compaction methods. We adapt plant choice, sequencing and deliveries to protect period features and keep disruption down.
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Costs depend on access, excavation depth, spoil removal and what’s being built. As a guide, small garden excavation and levelling might start around £1,500–£3,500. Drainage runs and soakaways commonly range £1,800–£6,000 depending on length and complexity. Concrete bases and foundations often fall between £3,000–£12,000+, particularly where reinforcement, poor access or deeper dig-outs are required in SE3.
Minor site clearance and levelling can take 1–3 days, while drainage and concrete bases typically take 3–10 working days. Larger jobs involving foundations, retaining walls and access roads may run 2–6 weeks. Timescales change with access restrictions, weather, discovery of existing services, and the need for inspections or curing time for concrete. We provide a phased programme so you know what happens and when.
Many garden and driveway groundwork elements are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered driveways must manage surface water correctly, and works near boundaries, trees, or listed buildings may need consent. In conservation-sensitive streets around Blackheath, additional rules can apply. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check drainage compliance, and advise if you should speak with the Royal Borough of Greenwich or Lewisham planning teams before work starts.
Yes. Our groundwork installations come with a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we build, such as sub-bases, drainage installation, concrete work and retaining wall construction. The warranty covers defects caused by installation errors, subject to correct use and reasonable maintenance. We also keep records of depths, materials and compaction where relevant, so future works (or property sales) have clear supporting information.
Options depend on the finished project, but common choices include Type 1 sub-base builds, permeable sub-bases for driveways, reinforced concrete slabs, trench foundations, and drainage solutions such as channel drains, soakaways or attenuation crates. Retaining walls can be built in concrete block, brick to match period homes, or engineered systems. We’ll recommend the best combination based on ground conditions, levels, intended loads and the look you want.
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