Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in New Cross for a renovation, extension, or garden rebuild? Fine Landscaping handles everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and concrete work, with tidy, well-managed projects.
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From garden overhauls to extension prep, our groundwork team delivers the structural start your project needs in SE14. We regularly work around New Cross station and near Goldsmiths University, where access and timing can be tight. Expect careful site clearance, accurate excavation, and levels set properly before any build begins. If you need drainage, concrete bases or retaining walls, we plan it all as one coordinated package.
New Cross homes often include Victorian terraces, Georgian houses and converted flats, each with its own quirks below ground. Older properties can hide shallow footings, mixed made-ground and legacy drainage runs, so we investigate before we dig. Whether you’re improving a rear garden in Deptford or creating better access from the street in Brockley, we tailor the specification to suit the property and the plot. The result is groundwork that supports long-lasting landscaping and building work.
We start with a site visit, clear scope, and a written plan covering levels, spoil removal, drainage routes and concrete requirements. Our team works cleanly, protects boundaries, and keeps neighbours in mind—especially on narrow streets and shared accessways. You’ll get progress updates, photo records where helpful, and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us because we’re organised, transparent on costs, and consistent on finish quality.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to tight access, controlled parking, and short working windows near busy routes. Around Telegraph Hill and Deptford Park, gradients and mature tree roots can affect excavation and retaining wall design. We plan deliveries, waste collection and plant access to minimise disruption, and we keep drainage falls precise on compact plots. Where required, we align details with Lewisham guidance and best practice.
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Costs vary by access, depth of dig, disposal needs and the amount of concrete or drainage required. As a guide in New Cross, small site clearance and levelling projects often start around £800–£2,500. Drainage installations commonly fall between £1,500–£5,000 depending on runs and soakaway needs. Foundations and larger excavation/concrete packages for extensions can range from £5,000–£20,000+.
Most domestic groundwork jobs take 2–10 working days, depending on scope. Simple clearance, excavation and levelling can be completed in 1–3 days, while drainage, concrete bases and retaining walls add time for forming, curing and inspections. Access constraints on SE14 streets, skip permits, and weather can also affect the programme. We provide a realistic schedule before starting and keep you updated daily.
Many garden and driveway groundwork projects are permitted development, but there are key exceptions. New or altered driveways may need permeable surfacing and compliant drainage to avoid planning issues. If you’re building near boundaries, changing levels significantly, or working on a listed building or in a conservation area, extra checks may apply. We review your plans, advise on permissions, and can help you follow London Borough of Lewisham requirements.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our groundwork installations, covering issues caused by poor installation such as settlement from inadequate compaction, failed joints on installed drainage runs, or defects in our concrete work. The warranty applies when the work is used as intended and not altered by third parties without agreement. We also keep records of materials and methods so any query can be resolved quickly.
We can build groundwork packages around your end goal, whether that’s a patio, driveway, extension or a re-graded garden. Popular options include concrete slab bases, reinforced footings, permeable sub-bases for paving, French drains, soakaways, and engineered retaining walls in concrete block or poured concrete. We’ll recommend the right build-up based on soil, falls, access and budget, and explain the pros and cons clearly.
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