Fine Landscaping provides Groundwork Contractors in Clapham for projects that need a solid start. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and concrete work, we prepare your plot properly. Expect safe working, clear timelines and a finish ready for the next trade.
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Whether you’re upgrading a garden, adding a driveway, or preparing for an extension, our team delivers precise groundwork across Clapham. We regularly work near Clapham Common and Clapham Old Town, where access and parking can be tight and planning needs to be organised. Our service covers site clearance, levelling, excavation, drainage and concrete work, all carried out with careful protection of neighbouring boundaries. We also support projects across SW4 and SW11 with tidy, well-managed sites.
Clapham’s mix of Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and modern apartments often brings unique constraints, from narrow side passages to shared access routes. We’re used to creating stable foundations and retaining walls for raised gardens, basement lightwells and split-level plots. If you’re in Clapham North or Clapham South, we can advise on practical access-road setups and spoil removal to keep disruption down. For apartment blocks and mews-style properties, we plan deliveries and sequencing to suit residents and building managers.
We start with a site visit, levels check and utility awareness, then provide a clear scope for excavation, drainage runs and concrete pours. Works are carried out with safe dig practices, clean edges and accurate falls to move water where it should go. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, keep the site organised, and build to a standard that other trades can rely on. You’ll also benefit from our 10-year workmanship warranty for added peace of mind.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lambeth/Wandsworth, we plan around controlled parking zones, restricted access and busy streets near Clapham Junction station. Ground conditions can vary from compacted made ground to clay-heavy soils, so we specify the right sub-base depth and drainage strategy. For terraces and townhouses, we protect party walls and neighbouring gardens with careful sequencing. We also coordinate skips, grab lorries and deliveries to minimise disruption to residents.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal, depth of dig and the amount of concrete or drainage required. As a guide, small garden excavations and levelling often start around £1,200–£3,000, while drainage upgrades can be £1,500–£4,500 depending on runs and connections. Concrete bases for patios or sheds are commonly £900–£2,500. Larger foundation and retaining wall packages can range from £5,000–£20,000+.
Most domestic groundwork projects take 2–10 working days. Simple site clearance, levelling and a concrete base may be completed in 2–4 days, while drainage, retaining walls and deeper excavation can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access (common with Victorian terraces), the volume of spoil, curing time for concrete, and whether utilities or tree roots are encountered. We provide a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden groundwork jobs are permitted development, such as preparing a patio base, drainage improvements within your boundary, or levelling. However, rules can apply to new or altered driveways (especially surface water drainage), works near highways, and changes affecting listed buildings or conservation areas. We’ll flag any likely permissions and help you confirm requirements with Lambeth or Wandsworth, including guidance on permeable surfacing and lawful drainage routes.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our groundwork installations, covering defects caused by our labour, such as settlement due to incorrect sub-base preparation, poor falls, or faulty installation of drainage and concrete work. The warranty applies when the work is used as intended and not altered by others without agreement. We also use reputable materials and follow manufacturer guidance, so product warranties apply where relevant.
We tailor the build-up to your project, whether it’s a concrete slab for paving, a reinforced base for a driveway, or a free-draining sub-base for permeable surfaces. Popular options include MOT Type 1 sub-bases, reinforced concrete, ACO channel drains, soakaways, and engineered retaining wall systems. We’ll advise on depths, membranes and drainage routes based on soil type and levels, then coordinate the groundwork to suit your chosen finish.
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