Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Brixton for a garden build, driveway base or extension prep? Fine Landscaping handles everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete work and retaining walls. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and a finish built to last.
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From garden transformations to extension preparation, our groundwork team delivers the hidden structure that makes the visible finish perform. We work across SW2 and SW9, including projects near Brixton Market and Windrush Square where access and timing matter. Whether you need levelling for a new patio, a base for a driveway, or drainage to stop pooling water, we plan the job properly before we break ground. The result is safe, compliant groundwork that supports your landscaping for years.
Brixton’s mix of Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and modern developments often brings tight side access, shared boundaries and older drainage runs. In streets around Brixton Hill, Herne Hill and Stockwell, we regularly prepare foundations for garden rooms, rebuild retaining edges, and form durable concrete bases. We’re used to working around existing services, cellar lightwells and mature planting, protecting what you want to keep. If your plot slopes or has uneven levels, we can regrade and stabilise it without compromising drainage.
We start with a site visit to assess levels, soil, access and any constraints, then provide a clear written scope. Our process covers site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage, concrete work, retaining walls, access roads and precise levelling as required. You’ll get straightforward communication, respectful neighbours-first working practices, and a clean handover. Local homeowners choose our groundwork contractors Brixton area because we combine premium finishing standards with robust, engineered preparation.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lambeth, we plan around Lambeth parking controls, skip permits and restricted access common near Electric Avenue and busy residential streets. Brixton properties often have narrow passages and shared boundaries, so we use compact machinery and phased spoil removal to keep disruption down. We also check existing drainage routes and manholes before excavation, then set falls carefully to suit local run-off patterns. Every job is set out precisely to protect neighbouring structures and party walls.
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Costs depend on access, spoil removal, depth of dig and the type of groundwork. As a guide in Brixton, site clearance and excavation often start around £900–£2,500, while drainage upgrades commonly fall between £1,200–£4,000. Concrete bases or foundations can range from £2,000–£8,000+ depending on size and reinforcement. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit.
Many residential groundwork jobs take 2–7 working days, such as levelling, drainage runs and a small concrete base. Larger projects—foundations for an extension, retaining walls, or access road construction—often take 2–4 weeks. Timescales vary with access (common in Victorian terraces), weather, depth of excavation, and whether we uncover unexpected services or poor ground that needs stabilising. We confirm a programme before starting.
Most garden groundworks, patio bases and like-for-like driveway works are usually permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Planning may be needed for major level changes, new or altered access crossings, and some retaining walls—especially near boundaries. Drainage changes must also comply with Building Regulations and SuDS guidance where relevant. We’ll flag likely permissions, coordinate with Lambeth requirements, and recommend when to consult planning or Building Control.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for completed groundwork elements such as foundations, concrete bases, drainage installations and retaining walls (subject to normal use and maintenance). The warranty covers defects arising from installation, including settlement caused by inadequate preparation or incorrect compaction. Materials are supplied to appropriate standards and manufacturer warranties apply where relevant. We also document key stages so you have a clear record of what’s been built.
We tailor the specification to your build and budget. Common options include Type 1 sub-bases for patios and driveways, reinforced concrete slabs for garden rooms, soakaways and channel drains for surface water, and retaining walls in concrete block, engineered brick or sleeper-style systems. For access roads, we can form durable bases ready for resin, block paving or asphalt. We’ll advise on load requirements, drainage falls and finishes to suit your property.
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