Need Groundwork Contractors in Mayfair for a high-spec garden or build project? We handle site clearance, excavation, drainage, foundations and concrete work with tidy, controlled working. Expect clear schedules, careful access planning and finishes suited to W1 properties.
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Mayfair projects demand precision, discretion and a clean site from day one. Whether you’re upgrading a courtyard near Mount Street or preparing a rear garden close to Berkeley Square, our groundwork team sets the correct levels and stable base for what follows. We carry out site clearance, excavation and spoil removal with minimal disruption. Every job is planned around access, neighbours and the standards expected in W1.
From Georgian mansions and palatial townhouses to luxury apartments with landscaped terraces, Mayfair properties often come with tight boundaries and sensitive finishes. We’re experienced with restricted access routes, basement lightwells and shared mews approaches. Our groundwork contractors Mayfair area clients rely on us for accurate setting-out, sound foundations and drainage that protects valuable interiors. We also coordinate smoothly with architects, builders and managing agents where required.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a clear method statement, then confirm levels, falls and drainage runs before breaking ground. Work is carried out with dust control, tidy storage and daily clean-downs, with photos and updates so you can track progress. We stand by our workmanship and use proven materials for long-term performance. Homeowners choose Fine Landscaping for dependable timelines, transparent scope and a finish that supports premium landscaping or construction.
Working in the City of Westminster often means strict parking controls, narrow access points and close neighbours. We plan deliveries, waste collection and plant use to suit mews lanes and W1 restrictions. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess bearing capacity and drainage routes before foundations or retaining walls are built. If your project sits near Claridge’s Hotel or borders Marylebone/St James’s, we schedule work to minimise noise and disruption.
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Costs in Mayfair vary with access, disposal requirements and the depth of excavation. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling jobs often start from £1,500–£4,000. Drainage installations commonly fall around £2,500–£8,000 depending on runs and connections. Concrete bases and foundations are typically £150–£300 per m², while retaining walls can range from £300–£900 per m² based on height and engineering.
Most groundwork packages take 3–10 working days, depending on scope. Site clearance and levelling may be completed in 1–3 days, while drainage, foundations and concrete work usually need 4–10 days including curing time. Retaining walls and access roads can extend projects to 2–4 weeks. Timescales are affected by access constraints, skip permits, weather, utility locations and whether spoil must be carried out manually.
Many garden groundwork tasks are permitted, especially like-for-like repairs, small drainage improvements and bases for patios. However, permissions can apply for changes to access, new driveways, works near boundaries, listed buildings, conservation areas, or connections into public drains. In the City of Westminster you may also need parking bay suspensions and skip licences. We check constraints early, advise what’s likely required, and can work with your architect or surveyor.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for core groundwork elements such as foundations, concrete bases, drainage installations and retaining wall construction, when built to the agreed specification. The warranty covers defects arising from installation issues, not damage from third-party alterations, extreme events or misuse. We also keep clear records of levels, materials and drainage runs, making future maintenance or upgrades straightforward for you or your contractor.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and loading needs. Popular options include reinforced concrete slabs for terraces, MOT Type 1 sub-bases for paving, permeable sub-bases for SuDS-friendly surfaces, and French drains or channel drains for water management. Retaining walls can be block-and-render, brick-faced, stone-clad or sleeper-style where suitable. We’ll recommend the right specification after assessing levels, access and the final landscaping design.
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