Need Groundwork Contractors in Norbury for a project that starts correctly? We handle site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete work with tidy, well-managed crews. From access roads to retaining walls, we prepare your plot for long-lasting results.
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From garden builds to full property renovations, good groundwork is what keeps everything stable and compliant. Our team works across SW16, including jobs near Norbury station and along Norbury High Street, where access and neighbours matter. We deliver careful site clearance, accurate excavation and robust foundations before any paving, extensions or landscaping begins. Expect clear communication, safe working practices and a clean handover.
Norbury homes often include Edwardian houses, 1930s semis and Victorian conversions, each with different footing depths, drainage routes and boundary constraints. In Thornton Heath and Streatham Vale, we regularly deal with narrow side access and shared driveways that demand smart logistics. For plots around Pollards Hill, levelling and retaining solutions can be key to making gardens usable. We tailor the specification to your property type rather than forcing a one-size approach.
We start with a site visit, levels check and a practical plan for spoil removal, access and protection of existing structures. You’ll receive a written scope, staged schedule and straightforward options for drainage, concrete work and retaining walls. Our crews work to tight tolerances, keep disruption down and coordinate deliveries to suit residential streets. Homeowners choose us because we turn complicated ground conditions into a dependable base for the next trade.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to mixed ground conditions and tight residential access around SW16. Parking restrictions and delivery timing near Norbury Park and the station can affect how we phase excavation and concrete pours. We plan plant access, protect paving and shared boundaries, and keep sites secure for family homes. Where levels change, we design retaining walls and drainage runs that suit the plot and existing services.
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Costs vary by access, spoil removal, depth and what’s included. For smaller garden groundwork (clearance, levelling and basic drainage) expect roughly £1,500–£5,000. Driveway sub-base and drainage commonly lands around £3,000–£10,000 depending on size. Foundations and concrete bases for extensions or outbuildings are often £5,000–£20,000+. We’ll survey and provide an itemised estimate.
Simple site clearance and levelling can take 1–3 days. Driveway excavation, sub-base, drainage and concrete edging typically runs 3–10 days depending on size and curing time. Foundations and drainage for an extension are often 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access (side passages), depth of dig, weather, service diversions and whether muck-away lorries can be booked easily on your street.
Many garden and driveway groundwork projects are permitted development, but rules can apply to drainage, surface water run-off and materials. For example, new or altered driveways may need permeable construction or drainage to a suitable soakaway rather than the highway. If you’re near boundaries, changing levels, or building retaining walls, additional checks may be required. We’ll advise and help you confirm requirements before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork installations, including concrete bases, sub-bases, drainage runs and retaining wall construction (where built to our specification). The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes to loading beyond design. We also document materials used and provide aftercare guidance to help your groundworks perform long-term.
We can build sub-bases for block paving, resin-bound surfaces, porcelain patios or traditional concrete finishes. Drainage options include channel drains, soakaways, French drains and rodding access points for maintenance. For retaining walls, popular choices are concrete sleepers, reinforced concrete, brick to match the house, or blockwork with a rendered finish. We’ll recommend the best option based on levels, soil, access and your budget.
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