Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Norwood Grove for a driveway, extension base or garden rebuild? Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with tidy, well-managed delivery. We’re based just 15 minutes away, so surveys and start dates stay practical.
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From garden renovations to extension preparation, our team delivers groundworks that keep your project moving. We work across SE19, including Upper Norwood and Crystal Palace, with regular jobs near Norwood Grove Park and the Upper Norwood Recreation Ground. Expect careful site clearance, accurate excavation and levels that suit your final finish. Every stage is planned to protect neighbouring boundaries and existing services.
Norwood Grove’s Victorian houses, Edwardian properties and period conversions often come with tight side access, mature roots and mixed ground build-ups from past alterations. That’s where experienced setting-out, levelling and drainage design make the difference. We prepare foundations, retaining walls and concrete bases that suit real-world constraints, not idealised drawings. If you’re upgrading a driveway or adding steps and terraces, we also form safe access roads and hardstanding.
We start with a site visit, service checks and a clear scope covering excavation depths, spoil removal and reinstatement. Work is completed in defined phases, with photos and sign-off points before concrete pours or backfilling. Our team keeps disruption down with sensible deliveries, dust control and tidy storage. Homeowners choose us for consistent communication, robust workmanship and a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Croydon, we’re used to residential streets where parking and skip placement need planning. Around Beaulieu Heights and Upper Norwood, gradients and older drainage runs can affect falls and outfalls, so we set levels carefully and confirm connections early. Period homes can hide shallow services and historic garden structures, so we excavate methodically and protect boundaries. We also coordinate with Croydon requirements for crossings, drainage and waste removal where needed.
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Costs vary with access, spoil volume and specification. As a guide, site clearance and small excavations often start around £800–£2,000. Concrete bases for sheds/rooms and small extensions commonly fall in the £2,500–£7,500 range, depending on depth and reinforcement. Drainage runs and soakaways are typically £1,200–£4,500. We provide an itemised quote after a survey in the Norwood Grove area.
Many domestic groundworks take 2–7 working days, such as clearance, excavation, drainage and a concrete base. Larger jobs—retaining walls, access roads or full garden levelling—often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on machine access, weather, hidden obstructions, and whether inspections or concrete curing time are required. We programme each phase so follow-on trades can start without delays.
Most garden groundworks are permitted, but certain elements can trigger permissions or approvals. New or altered vehicle crossovers, changes affecting public footways, and some drainage connections may require Croydon consent. If you’re laying a driveway, SuDS rules may apply, especially for non-permeable surfaces. We’ll flag any likely requirements, advise on compliant options, and help you gather the right information before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship on items such as concrete bases, retaining walls and installed drainage runs (subject to specification and normal use). It includes defects arising from installation errors, such as settlement from poor compaction or incorrect falls. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes made after completion. Warranty terms are confirmed in writing with your quote.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and budget. Popular options include reinforced concrete slabs, Type 1 sub-bases for paving, permeable sub-bases for SuDS driveways, and engineered drainage with channel drains or soakaways. For retaining walls, we can use concrete blocks, brick to match period homes, or sleeper-style solutions where suitable. We’ll recommend options based on levels, loading, access and the style of your SE19 property.
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