Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Pimlico for a garden build, extension or new driveway base? We handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, concrete work and retaining walls. Expect careful planning, clean working and a finish built to last in SW1.
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From garden squares near St George's Square to riverside blocks by Dolphin Square, Pimlico projects often begin with complex groundwork. Fine Landscaping prepares sites properly with site clearance, excavation, levelling and access routes that keep your build moving. We also install robust drainage and concrete bases to suit patios, paths, driveways and extensions. If you’re close to Tate Britain or Pimlico tube station, we can typically attend promptly for surveys and set-out.
Pimlico’s Regency townhouses, mansion blocks and period conversions bring their own challenges—tight side access, shared boundaries and sensitive finishes. We’re used to working around basements, vaults, lightwells and existing services common across Westminster and Victoria. Our team plans foundations, retaining walls and drainage runs with minimal disruption to neighbours. The result is groundwork that supports premium landscaping without compromising the character of your property.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a clear method statement, then programme the works to reduce noise and downtime. Spoil removal, concrete pours and reinstatement are coordinated so the site stays safe and organised. You’ll get transparent updates, tidy handovers and workmanship backed by our 10-year warranty. Homeowners choose us because we combine engineering discipline with a landscaper’s eye for levels and finishes.
Working in SW1 often means restricted parking, controlled hours and careful logistics for deliveries and muck-away. We plan around City of Westminster requirements, arrange suitable access, and protect communal areas in mansion blocks. Ground conditions can vary near the Thames, so we assess drainage performance and specify the right sub-bases and concrete depths. If you’re in Chelsea or Vauxhall nearby, we apply the same organised approach to keep projects running smoothly.
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Costs depend on access, depth of excavation, spoil removal and whether you need drainage, concrete or retaining walls. As a guide in SW1, small groundwork packages (clearance, minor excavation and levelling) often start around £1,500–£4,000. Drainage upgrades commonly fall between £2,500–£8,000. Larger foundation and concrete works for extensions or major landscaping can range from £8,000–£25,000+ after a site survey.
Simple site clearance and levelling can take 1–3 days, while drainage and concrete base installations are typically 3–10 working days. Foundations and retaining walls may take 1–3 weeks depending on design, curing times and inspections. Timescales in Pimlico are often influenced by access restrictions, delivery slots, shared boundaries and the volume of spoil to remove. We provide a realistic programme before starting.
Many garden and driveway groundwork elements are permitted development, but rules can change with listed buildings, conservation areas, basement works, new access points, or changes affecting drainage to the public highway. In the City of Westminster we also consider SuDS requirements and whether permeable surfacing is needed. We’ll check the likely planning position, advise if applications are required, and coordinate with any architect or engineer involved.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, including properly constructed sub-bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining wall builds completed to our specification. The warranty covers defects arising from installation, not damage from third-party works, ground movement outside design assumptions, or misuse. We document what’s included at handover so you have clear, written reassurance for your SW1 property.
We can build bases and substructures for a wide range of finishes: reinforced concrete slabs, MOT Type 1 sub-bases, permeable build-ups, and engineered foundations for walls or outbuildings. Drainage options include channel drains, soakaways, attenuation crates and rodding access points. For retaining walls we can use concrete block systems, poured concrete, or brick-faced solutions to suit period properties. We’ll recommend options based on levels, loading and aesthetics.
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