Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Kennington for a garden build or property improvement? We handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete work and retaining walls. Expect tidy working, clear schedules and robust foundations built to last.
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From SE11 gardens near Kennington Park to projects around The Oval, good groundwork is what keeps everything above it stable. Fine Landscaping delivers site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete work with careful attention to levels and falls. We also build retaining walls and access roads where plots are awkward or sloped. If you’re planning a patio, driveway, extension base or full garden redesign, we prepare the ground properly first time.
Kennington’s Georgian squares, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks often come with tight side access, shared boundaries and older drainage runs. Our team is used to working around basements, lightwells and mature trees, keeping disruption to neighbours to a minimum. Whether you’re in Oval, Vauxhall or closer to Elephant & Castle, we plan deliveries and spoil removal to suit the street. That local understanding helps prevent delays and unexpected costs.
We start with a site visit, set out levels, and confirm what’s needed for safe excavation and drainage performance. You’ll receive a clear scope of works, staged programme and straightforward options for materials and finishes. Our crews protect paths and entrances, keep the site organised, and provide photo updates where helpful. Homeowners choose us because we communicate well, build to specification, and stand behind our workmanship.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lambeth, we factor in controlled parking zones, delivery restrictions and narrow streets near Kennington tube station. Ground conditions can vary across older plots, so we assess stability, existing drains and previous made-ground before digging. We also plan around party walls and close boundaries typical of terraces and mansion blocks. Where required, we coordinate inspections and keep documentation organised for peace of mind.
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Costs depend on access, depth of dig, disposal, and whether you need drainage or reinforced concrete. For Kennington projects, small site clearance and levelling often starts around £800–£2,000. Drainage upgrades typically range from £1,500–£4,500. Concrete bases and foundations can be £2,500–£10,000+, especially where access is tight or excavation is deeper than expected. We provide an itemised estimate after a survey.
Many residential groundwork jobs in SE11 take 2–7 working days, such as clearance, excavation, levelling and a concrete base. Larger scopes—foundations with drainage, retaining walls or access roads—often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales change with restricted access, skip permits, weather, curing time for concrete, and what we uncover underground. We agree a programme before starting and keep you updated if conditions require changes.
Most garden groundwork, patios and like-for-like driveway works are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered access crossings, significant changes to levels, drainage connections, and works near boundaries may require permissions or approvals. Lambeth also has rules around surface water drainage and permeable paving. We’ll flag likely requirements during the survey and can help you check with the council or your designer before work begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork, including concrete bases, foundations, drainage installations and retaining walls, provided they’re used as intended and not altered by others. The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or poor falls affecting drainage. Materials are covered by manufacturer guarantees where applicable. We also offer aftercare advice to protect new surfaces and structures.
We tailor the build-up to your project: MOT Type 1 sub-bases, reinforced concrete slabs, permeable aggregates, and channel or soakaway drainage systems. For retaining walls, popular options include concrete block with render, brick to match period properties, or sleeper walls for a softer garden look. Access roads and drive bases can be designed for cars or heavier loads. We’ll recommend options based on levels, soil, access and your finished landscaping plans.
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