Need Groundwork Contractors in New Malden for a garden build, driveway or extension base? We handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete and retaining walls, delivered with tidy, well-managed workmanship.
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From New Malden High Street to Manor Park, homeowners rely on groundworks that are accurate, safe and properly finished. Fine Landscaping prepares sites for patios, driveways, garden rooms and extensions with professional excavation, levelling and foundations. We also install drainage solutions that protect your property from pooling water and saturated lawns. If access is tight, we plan logistics so your project keeps moving without unnecessary disruption.
New Malden’s mix of 1930s semis, Edwardian houses and modern apartments often comes with varied ground levels and older garden layouts. In KT3, we frequently see sloping plots that benefit from retaining walls and careful levelling before any landscaping begins. Where properties have shared drives or limited side access, we select the right machinery and removal methods. Our groundwork contractors New Malden area clients choose us because we tailor the approach to the property, not a one-size plan.
We start with a site visit, measurements and a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil removal, and any concrete or drainage requirements. You’ll receive a written plan and schedule, with safety and cleanliness prioritised throughout. Every stage is checked for levels, compaction and falls so the finished surface performs as well as it looks. Homeowners trust us for straightforward communication, reliable timings and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we’re used to suburban streets where parking and deliveries need planning. Around Beverley Park and nearby roads, access can be narrow, so we use compact equipment and staged spoil collection. We also account for mature trees, existing services and older drainage runs common in period homes. The result is groundwork that fits the site conditions and keeps neighbours and the council onside.
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Costs vary by access, excavation depth, spoil removal and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling jobs often start around £800–£2,000. Concrete bases for sheds or garden rooms are commonly £1,500–£4,000. Larger groundwork packages for driveways, retaining walls and drainage can range from £5,000–£20,000+. We provide an itemised quote after a survey.
Many domestic groundwork projects take 2–7 days, such as excavation and base prep for a patio or driveway. Concrete bases and foundations can be 2–5 days plus curing time, depending on specification. Larger jobs involving retaining walls, access roads and new drainage may take 2–4 weeks. Timescales depend on access, weather, ground conditions, hidden obstructions and any service diversions.
Most garden groundworks are permitted, especially like-for-like repairs, patio bases and drainage improvements. Planning can apply if you’re altering access onto a highway, building higher retaining walls, changing levels significantly near boundaries, or installing a non-permeable driveway surface. Rules can also differ for flats and developments with management restrictions. We’ll flag likely permissions, check guidance for Kingston upon Thames, and help you prepare any required details.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed groundwork elements such as sub-bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining wall construction (where within the agreed design and loading). It covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes to the site after completion. We also document levels, materials and build-up so you have a clear record for future projects.
Options depend on the finished surface and load. Popular choices include Type 1 MOT sub-bases for driveways, reinforced concrete slabs for garden rooms, and soakaway or channel drainage to manage runoff. For retaining walls we can build concrete blockwork with facing, brick to match the house, or engineered systems where required. We’ll advise on depths, reinforcement and falls, balancing performance, budget and the look you want.
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