Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Putney for a build, extension or garden overhaul? We handle clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete with careful planning and clean, safe sites.
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From riverside plots near Putney Bridge to homes off Putney High Street, good groundwork makes every project safer and longer-lasting. Fine Landscaping delivers site clearance, excavation, foundations and drainage tailored to SW15 properties. We also install retaining walls, access roads and precise levelling to prepare gardens and building footprints. Expect clear communication, tidy working practices and dependable timelines.
Putney’s mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus modern riverside apartments, often brings tight side access and shared boundaries. In West Putney and East Putney we frequently work around existing services, mature planting and neighbouring structures. On Putney Heath and Roehampton edges, levels can change quickly, making drainage falls and retaining solutions especially important. Our local experience helps prevent settlement, waterlogging and cracked paving later on.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a practical method statement, then agree levels, falls and specifications before breaking ground. Our team uses the right machinery for access constraints and keeps spoil removal and deliveries organised. Work is completed to a high standard with photographic updates and a final walk-through. Homeowners choose us for accountable workmanship, transparent scope, and a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
Working in the London Borough of Wandsworth means planning for controlled parking, delivery slots and considerate site management. Around the River Thames towpath and SW15 streets, access can be restricted, so we choose compact plant and phase materials sensibly. Putney’s ground can vary from made-up ground near older properties to heavier soils that hold water, so we design drainage and sub-bases accordingly. We also coordinate levels carefully to protect neighbouring walls and shared party boundaries.
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Costs vary with access, depth, spoil removal and the specification. As a guide in Putney, site clearance and excavation often start from £800–£2,500, while drainage repairs or new runs commonly fall between £1,500–£6,000. Concrete bases and foundations can range from £2,500–£12,000+ depending on size and steelwork. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site survey in SW15.
Small jobs such as localised excavation or a short drainage run may take 1–3 days. Typical groundwork packages for garden re-levels, bases and drainage are often 1–3 weeks. Larger projects involving foundations, retaining walls and access roads can run 3–6+ weeks. Timescales depend on access in Putney streets, weather, inspection requirements, concrete curing time and whether unexpected services or poor ground are uncovered.
Many garden groundworks are permitted development, but there are exceptions. New or altered driveways may need rules on permeable surfacing and drainage, and works near boundaries, trees, or listed buildings can trigger extra checks. In the London Borough of Wandsworth, you may also need permission for skips or temporary road occupation. We flag likely requirements early and can help you confirm what applies to your Putney property.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship on items such as sub-bases, drainage runs, concrete bases and retaining wall construction (where built to the agreed specification). It does not cover damage caused by third-party alterations, extreme events, or pre-existing structural issues outside our scope. You’ll receive clear documentation of what’s included, plus aftercare guidance to protect your investment.
Options depend on your project, but common choices include reinforced concrete slabs, trench-fill foundations, Type 1 sub-bases, permeable aggregates, and ACO channel drains. For retaining walls we can build in concrete block with render, brick to match period homes, or engineered systems where space is tight. We’ll help you choose based on levels, drainage needs, access constraints and the finish you want for your Putney garden or driveway.
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