Groundwork Contractors in Croydon for solid, build-ready gardens and driveways. From site clearance to drainage, we deliver clean, safe groundwork that lasts. Based in Norbury, we’re only 10 minutes away for fast surveys and reliable scheduling.
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If you’re planning a new patio, driveway, extension base or garden redesign, the groundwork needs to be right first time. Our team works across Croydon, including South Croydon and Addiscombe, providing site clearance, excavation and levelling with tidy, controlled working practices. We’re used to tight access near East Croydon station and busy routes around the Whitgift Centre. Every job starts with a practical assessment of levels, drainage routes and ground stability.
Croydon is one of South London’s largest boroughs, with everything from Victorian terraces to 1930s semis and modern developments. That mix brings different challenges: shallow footings on older homes, sloping plots in areas like Sanderstead, and shared boundaries where retaining walls must be engineered properly. We tailor excavation depths, sub-base build-ups and drainage falls to suit each property type. Whether you’re in CR0, CR2 or CR9, we plan the groundwork to protect your home and neighbouring structures.
Our process is straightforward: site survey, clear scope, and a staged plan for excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete work. We use the right machinery for access roads and confined gardens, and we keep spoil removal and deliveries organised to minimise disruption. Homeowners trust us because we communicate clearly, work safely, and leave sites clean at the end of each day. All workmanship is backed by a 10-year warranty for added peace of mind.
The London Borough of Croydon includes varied ground conditions, from made-up ground near older terraces to heavier clay that needs careful drainage planning. Parking and access can be tight around Broad Green and near East Croydon, so we schedule deliveries and machinery to suit. We also account for boundary walls, shared drives and level changes common in 1930s streets. Our approach keeps projects compliant, practical and durable in real Croydon settings.
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Costs depend on access, spoil removal, depth of dig and what’s being built. As a guide in Croydon, small excavation and levelling jobs often start around £900–£2,500. Groundworks for a patio or driveway sub-base with drainage commonly fall between £2,500–£7,500. Foundation and concrete base packages for larger builds can run £6,000–£20,000+. We provide a site-specific quote after a survey.
Most domestic groundworks take 2–10 working days, depending on size and complexity. Site clearance and levelling may be completed in 1–3 days, while excavation, drainage and concrete work for a driveway or patio base often takes 4–7 days. Larger foundation digs or retaining walls can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, hidden obstructions and the need for inspections or curing time.
Many garden and driveway groundworks are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered driveways may need compliant drainage (such as permeable surfacing or soakaways) to avoid runoff to the highway. Retaining walls, works near boundaries, and changes affecting listed buildings or conservation areas can trigger permissions. We’ll advise what applies to your property and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Croydon before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for completed groundworks, giving you confidence in the stability of the build-up. It covers issues arising from installation faults, such as sub-base failure, poor compaction, incorrect falls or drainage installation errors, subject to normal use and maintenance. Materials are covered by their manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also document key stages so you have a clear record of what’s been installed.
We can build groundworks to suit a wide range of finishes and layouts. Popular options include MOT Type 1 sub-bases for patios and driveways, reinforced concrete bases for sheds and outbuildings, and engineered retaining walls in concrete blocks or poured concrete. Drainage choices include channel drains, soakaways and permeable sub-bases. We’ll recommend the best specification based on your levels, soil type, access and the surface you plan to install.
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