Fine Landscaping delivers precise Groundwork Contractors in Holland Park for premium homes and gardens. From site clearance to drainage, foundations and concrete work, we build the structure your project relies on. Expect tidy working, clear schedules and workmanship designed to last.
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Holland Park projects demand careful preparation before any landscaping or building work can shine. Whether you’re upgrading access near the Design Museum or improving a rear garden close to Kyoto Garden, our groundwork team sets out levels accurately and works methodically. We handle site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with minimal disruption. The result is a stable base for patios, driveways, extensions and garden structures.
Homes around W11 and W14 often include large Victorian houses, mansion conversions and other period properties, where hidden services and older drainage runs are common. We’re used to tight side access, shared boundaries and sensitive neighbouring walls in Kensington and Notting Hill. Our approach prioritises structural integrity, clean edges and correct falls for surface water. If you’re planning a new terrace, retaining wall or access road, we make sure the ground is ready for decades of use.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a clear scope of works, then plan excavation, levelling and spoil removal efficiently. Every stage is measured and documented, with practical updates so you know what’s happening and why. Our teams work cleanly, protect existing features, and leave a safe, orderly site at the end of each day. Homeowners choose us for dependable timelines, robust construction standards and a finish that supports premium landscaping.
The Holland Park area includes mature trees, older drains and mixed ground conditions that can change within a few metres. We plan for restricted access, controlled deliveries and considerate working practices common in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Where parking or loading is limited, we schedule plant and muck-away to keep the site moving. Our methods suit period properties, protecting boundaries and ensuring compliant drainage and levels.
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Costs vary with access, depth of excavation and how much concrete or drainage is required. As a guide, small groundwork packages (localised excavation, minor drainage, bases) often start from £1,500–£4,000. Larger projects such as full garden levelling, new foundations, extensive drainage and concrete slabs commonly range £6,000–£20,000+. Complex retaining walls or restricted access in W11/W14 can increase labour and disposal costs.
Most domestic groundwork takes 2–10 working days, depending on scope. A simple concrete base or short drainage run may be completed in 2–4 days, while full site clearance, excavation, levelling and multiple drainage lines can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access for machinery, discovery of old services, weather, curing time for concrete, and any coordination with builders on extensions or structural works.
Many garden groundwork jobs are permitted development, but RBKC rules can apply where you change levels significantly, alter drainage to the highway, or build retaining walls near boundaries. Driveway works may need permission if you’re not using permeable surfacing or if water would run onto the street. We’ll advise on likely requirements, check constraints for your property type, and help you prepare information if an application is needed.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork elements, including correctly installed bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining wall construction. The warranty covers defects arising from installation, subject to normal use and appropriate maintenance. We also use proven materials and follow manufacturer specifications for mixes, membranes and pipework. If an issue is linked to our work, we’ll investigate promptly and put it right.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and the site conditions. Popular options include reinforced concrete slabs, Type 1 sub-bases for patios and driveways, French drains, channel drains, soakaways, and engineered retaining walls in concrete block, poured concrete or stone-faced systems. For access roads and paths, we can prepare bases for resin, block paving or gravel. We’ll recommend the best specification after assessing levels, drainage and intended use.
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