Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Pollards Hill for a driveway, extension base or garden rebuild? Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with tidy, well-managed crews. We’re based just 5 minutes away, so you get fast site visits and responsive support.
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From garden transformations to new access routes, our groundwork team prepares sites properly so everything built on top performs as it should. We work across SW16, including around Pollards Hill Library and South Lodge Avenue, keeping disruption low for neighbours. Whether you need levelling for turf, a concrete base for paving, or drainage to stop pooling, we plan the job around your property and access. Every stage is explained clearly before we break ground.
Pollards Hill has a mix of 1930s semis, post-war housing and maisonettes, and each brings different challenges for excavation depths, boundaries and services. We’re used to tight side access, shared drive approaches and protecting existing paths and planting. If you’re near Norbury, Mitcham or Streatham Vale, we’ll factor in local traffic and delivery timing to keep the programme moving. Our local knowledge helps us avoid surprises and keep costs controlled.
We start with a site survey, utility checks and a clear scope covering excavation, foundations, drainage runs and any retaining walls. You’ll receive a written plan, staged scheduling and tidy spoil management, with photos on request as work progresses. Our team uses the right compaction and levels to prevent future settlement, and we finish with clean edges ready for paving, turf or construction. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication, careful workmanship and dependable aftercare.
As experienced groundwork contractors in London Borough of Merton, we plan for variable ground conditions, hidden services and restricted access common on residential streets. Parking and skip placement can be tight near Pollards Hill Recreation Ground, so we schedule deliveries and removals to minimise inconvenience. We also adapt excavation and drainage falls to suit older plots and extensions. This practical local approach helps keep projects compliant, tidy and on time.
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Costs vary by access, spoil removal, depth of dig and the type of build-up required. As a guide, small groundwork packages (clearance, minor excavation and levelling) often start from £1,000–£3,000. Drainage installations commonly range £1,500–£5,000 depending on runs and connections. Concrete bases and foundations can be £2,000–£8,000+ based on size, steel, thickness and ground conditions.
Most residential groundwork takes 2–10 working days, depending on the scope. Simple site clearance and levelling may be completed in 1–3 days, while excavation, drainage and concrete work for a driveway or extension base can take 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access width, the amount of spoil to remove, curing time for concrete, and any unexpected findings such as old footings or poor ground.
Many garden and driveway groundwork projects are permitted development, but rules can apply to drainage, levels, boundary walls and materials. For example, new or altered driveways often need compliant surface water drainage (such as permeable finishes or drainage to a soakaway) rather than running to the road. We’ll advise on what’s likely required, check constraints, and help you stay aligned with London Borough of Merton guidance.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction, defective installation of drainage runs, and failures in our concrete work where applicable. The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes made after completion. We also document the build-up and key stages so you have a clear record for future works.
We tailor the specification to what you’re building above: sub-bases for block paving or porcelain, reinforced concrete slabs for sheds and garden rooms, and foundations for walls or extensions. Drainage options include soakaways, channel drains and new pipe runs to suitable outfalls. For retaining walls we can build in concrete, blockwork or engineered sleepers (where appropriate). We’ll recommend options based on levels, soil, access and budget.
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