Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Hither Green for a garden build or extension? We handle site clearance, excavation, drainage, foundations and concrete with careful planning and clean handovers. From SE13 terraces to 1930s semis, we prepare your site properly so the next stage runs smoothly.
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Fine Landscaping provides professional groundwork for homeowners across SE13, from around Hither Green station to the streets by Mountsfield Park. Whether you’re preparing for an extension, new patio, driveway or garden redesign, we start with safe site clearance and accurate excavation. Our team installs robust foundations, drainage and concrete bases designed for long-term performance. You get a stable, level platform ready for construction without costly surprises.
Hither Green is a popular family area with excellent schools and plenty of Victorian housing, and those period plots often come with tight access and established boundaries. We’re used to working around Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, where levels can vary and original drainage may need upgrading. If you’re near Manor Park or bordering Lee and Grove Park, we’ll plan deliveries and spoil removal to minimise disruption. Every job is set out precisely to protect neighbouring walls, fences and gardens.
Our process is straightforward: site survey, clear scope, and a written plan for excavation, drainage runs and base build-up. We use the right machinery for access constraints, keep the site tidy, and provide photo updates at key stages. Work is carried out to current standards, with falls and levels checked before concrete is poured or backfilled. Local homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, finish cleanly, and stand behind our workmanship.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we factor in local access, parking constraints and the realities of working on busy residential roads. Many Hither Green gardens have long, narrow plots and shared boundaries, so we plan excavation and material storage carefully. We also check existing manholes, older clay drains and changes in ground level common around period housing. Where required, we can advise on drainage outfalls and any council-related considerations before work begins.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal, depth of dig and whether you need drainage, concrete or retaining walls. As a guide in SE13, small site clearance and levelling might start from £800–£2,000. Excavation with a new sub-base and drainage for a patio/driveway often falls between £3,000–£9,000. Foundations and reinforced concrete bases for extensions can be £6,000–£20,000+ depending on size and specification.
Simple clearance and levelling can take 1–3 days. Groundworks for a patio or driveway base with drainage are often 3–10 working days. Extension foundations and associated drainage commonly run 1–3 weeks, depending on depth, inspections and concrete curing times. Timescales are affected by access in Victorian terraces, weather, the amount of spoil to remove, and whether we uncover old drains or unexpected ground conditions.
Many garden groundwork tasks are permitted development, but there are key exceptions. Driveways must usually be permeable or drain to a suitable soakaway rather than the highway, and work near boundaries or trees may need extra care. If your property is affected by conservation considerations or you’re altering levels significantly, permissions may apply. We’ll flag likely requirements early and can help you check London Borough of Lewisham guidance before starting.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork installations, including sub-bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining walls built to our specification. It covers defects caused by installation issues, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or drainage failures due to poor falls. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme ground movement, or misuse. You’ll receive clear documentation on what’s included for your project.
We tailor the build-up to the finish you want and the ground conditions. Options include MOT Type 1 sub-bases, geotextile membranes, reinforced concrete slabs, concrete strip foundations, channel drains, soakaways and attenuation crates. For retaining walls we can build with concrete blocks, reinforced concrete, or engineered sleepers where suitable. We’ll advise on levels, falls, access roads and drainage layouts so your final surface performs well and meets requirements.
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