Groundwork Contractors in Chelsea delivering precise excavation, drainage and foundations for premium homes. From site clearance to retaining walls and access roads, we build solid starts that last. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and expert coordination.
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Chelsea projects demand careful planning, clean workmanship and minimal disruption. Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, levelling and concrete work for gardens, basements and external upgrades across SW3 and SW10. Whether you’re near King’s Road or working behind a mews property, we organise access, spoil removal and safe working zones. The result is a stable, compliant base ready for paving, structures or landscaping.
We regularly support refurbishments to Georgian townhouses, Victorian mansions and luxury apartments throughout Chelsea and nearby South Kensington and Knightsbridge. Older properties often require sensitive excavation around party walls, cellars and existing services. Courtyards and rear gardens can be tight, so we plan machinery choices and hand-dig where needed. Our groundwork contractors chelsea area approach prioritises protection of finishes, boundaries and neighbouring properties.
We start with a site visit, service checks and a practical method statement, then confirm levels, falls and drainage routes before digging. You’ll get clear staging for excavation, foundations, drainage installation and concrete pours, with tidy daily clean-downs. We use proven materials, correct compaction and robust edge detailing to prevent settlement. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, dependable scheduling and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
Working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea often means restricted access, resident parking controls and strict noise considerations. We plan deliveries, skips and plant to suit narrow streets and mews lanes, and we keep sites secure and orderly. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and heavier London clay, so we tailor excavation support, drainage and compaction accordingly. Our groundwork contractors in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea experience helps projects run smoothly from start to finish.
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Costs vary with access, depth of dig, spoil disposal, and whether you need drainage, foundations or retaining walls. As a guide, small groundwork packages (site clearance, minor excavation and levelling) often start around £1,500–£4,000. Drainage upgrades commonly fall in the £2,500–£8,000 range. Larger foundation and concrete-base works for extensions or major landscaping can be £8,000–£25,000+ depending on specification and constraints.
Simple site clearance and levelling can take 1–3 days. Typical drainage and concrete-base projects are often 3–10 working days, while deeper excavations, foundations and retaining walls may run 2–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access (especially in SW3/SW10 mews), depth, ground conditions, service diversions, curing time for concrete, and any inspections required. We provide a staged programme so you can plan other trades confidently.
Many garden and driveway groundwork elements are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. Planning may be needed for major changes to levels, new access/driveway alterations, works affecting trees, or if your home is listed or within a conservation area (common locally). Drainage must also comply with SuDS guidance and building regulations where relevant. We’ll flag likely requirements early and can help you gather details for council checks before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our completed groundwork, covering issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction, defective installation of drainage runs, or failures in our concrete work and retaining wall construction. Materials are installed to manufacturer guidance and relevant standards, and we keep records of levels and build-up where appropriate. The warranty does not cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or pre-existing structural defects outside our scope.
We tailor the build-up to what you’re installing above: reinforced concrete slabs for outbuildings, MOT Type 1 sub-bases for paving, and permeable sub-bases for SuDS-friendly driveways. Drainage options include channel drains, soakaways and attenuation crates where suitable. For retaining walls, popular choices include reinforced concrete, brick to match period properties, and natural stone facings. We advise on levels, falls and finishes so the final surface looks right and performs well.
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