Fine Landscaping provides Groundwork Contractors in Kingston upon Thames for projects that need a solid start. From site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete work and retaining walls, we prepare your plot properly. Expect tidy working, clear scheduling and results built to last.
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Whether you’re upgrading a garden, preparing for an extension or rebuilding a driveway, quality groundwork makes everything that follows safer and longer-lasting. We deliver site clearance, excavation, levelling and concrete work across KT1 and KT2. Our team regularly works near Kingston Bridge and around Surbiton, where access and neighbours require careful planning. You get a clean, well-managed site and a base that’s ready for the next trade.
Kingston upon Thames blends Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and modern waterfront apartments, so no two plots behave the same. Older gardens can hide legacy drains, mixed fill and shallow footings, while newer developments may have tighter access and stricter site rules. We tailor foundations, drainage runs and retaining walls to suit your property and intended loadings. If you’re in New Malden or close to the riverside, we’ll factor in ground levels and water management from day one.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil removal and reinstatement. You’ll receive a written plan for drainage falls, concrete specifications and any access roads or temporary protection needed. Our work is carried out by experienced trades with safe digging practices and neat boundaries. Homeowners choose us because we communicate clearly, keep disruption down and stand behind our workmanship.
In the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we often deal with tight parking, controlled access and busy roads near the Bentall Centre. Riverside plots can need extra attention to falls, drainage capacity and retaining solutions. Period homes may have fragile boundaries and shared access, so we protect adjacent structures and keep the site orderly. We also plan deliveries and waste collections to suit local restrictions and minimise disruption.
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Costs vary with access, depth of dig, spoil removal and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling can start from £800–£2,500. Excavation with muck-away is often £1,500–£6,000. Foundations and concrete bases commonly range £3,000–£12,000+, while full drainage installs may be £1,200–£5,000 depending on runs and connections.
Many domestic groundwork jobs take 1–5 days, such as levelling, small excavations or a simple concrete base. Larger projects like foundations with drainage, retaining walls and access roads can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on ground conditions, depth, weather, skip/muck-away logistics and whether services need locating or diverting. We provide a realistic programme and keep you updated as the site progresses.
Most garden groundwork, drainage and replacement driveways are permitted development, but there are important exceptions. New or altered access onto a highway, major level changes, work near protected trees, and some retaining walls can require consent. Permeable surfacing rules may also apply for front gardens. We’ll flag likely permissions, check constraints, and can work with your designer or architect to keep everything compliant.
We include a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed groundwork elements such as concrete bases, drainage runs and retaining wall construction (where used as specified and not altered by others). It covers defects arising from installation rather than misuse, impact damage or third-party changes. We also document key stages, including levels and materials used, so you have a clear record for future works or property sales.
We can build bases for block paving, resin-bound surfacing, natural stone patios or porcelain, with sub-bases designed for the intended load. For drainage, options include channel drains, soakaways, French drains and permeable build-ups. Retaining walls can be formed in concrete, brick, sleepers or engineered block systems. We’ll advise on durability, maintenance and appearance, then specify materials that suit your home and budget.
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