Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Kensington for a build, driveway or garden overhaul? We handle clearance, excavation, drainage, foundations and concrete to a premium finish. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and workmanship suited to W8 and W14 properties.
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From garden redesigns to structural prep, our team delivers robust groundwork that sets projects up properly in Kensington. We carry out site clearance, excavation, levelling and drainage with careful protection of surrounding paving and planting. Working near Kensington High Street and Holland Park often means tight access and high expectations—both are built into our planning. The result is clean, accurate ground preparation ready for the next trade.
Kensington homes commonly include stucco townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions, where groundwork must respect existing structures and services. We’re used to older drains, shallow utilities and heritage features that need safeguarding during excavation. Whether you’re improving a rear garden in South Kensington or creating better access in Earl’s Court, we tailor levels, falls and foundations to the property. Our approach suits premium finishes and long-term performance, not quick fixes.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil removal and reinstatement. You’ll receive a straightforward programme, with updates as we progress through foundations, concrete work, retaining walls or access roads. We keep sites organised, manage deliveries, and coordinate with your builder or designer to avoid delays. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty on qualifying installs.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea includes narrow streets, controlled parking zones and frequent basement or renovation projects, so logistics matter. We plan deliveries, skips and access carefully, especially around W8 and W14. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and heavier clay, affecting drainage design and excavation support. Our groundwork contractors Kensington area team adapts methods and sequencing to protect neighbouring structures and keep disruption low.
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Costs vary with access, depth, spoil removal and whether you need drainage, foundations or concrete. As a guide, small garden excavation and levelling might start from £1,500–£3,500. Drainage runs and soakaways are often £2,000–£6,000 depending on complexity. Foundation and concrete base packages for small builds can range £4,000–£12,000+. We provide itemised estimates after a site survey.
Many domestic groundwork jobs take 2–7 working days, such as site clearance, excavation, levelling and a concrete base. More involved projects—foundations for an extension, new drainage, retaining walls or access roads—often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access in mansion blocks, permit lead times, weather, soil conditions and any unexpected services. We set a programme upfront and keep you updated as stages complete.
Most garden groundwork and like-for-like hardstanding is permitted development, but there are important exceptions in RBKC. New or altered driveways may need compliant permeable surfacing and suitable drainage, and works affecting highways, trees or party walls can require approvals. Listed buildings and conservation areas are common around Kensington, which can add constraints. Our groundwork contractors in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea check requirements and advise before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship on items such as concrete bases, drainage installations and retaining wall construction when built to our specification. The warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by third-party alterations, extreme events, or pre-existing structural issues outside our control. We also document key stages and materials used, so you have a clear record for future maintenance or property sales.
Options depend on the finish you’re building towards. For bases and slabs we can use reinforced concrete, fibre-reinforced mixes, or sub-bases designed for porcelain paving. Drainage choices include channel drains, soakaways, attenuation crates and rodding access points. Retaining walls can be engineered blockwork, reinforced concrete, or brick to match period façades. We’ll recommend the right specification based on levels, loading, and the look you want.
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