Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Sanderstead for a build, driveway or garden project? Fine Landscaping delivers clean, compliant groundwork—from site clearance to drainage and concrete—ready for the next trade.
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From garden rooms to new driveways, quality groundwork is what keeps everything stable and long-lasting. Our team handles site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete work with minimal disruption. We regularly work around CR2, including near Sanderstead Recreation Ground and All Saints Church. Expect tidy working practices, clear communication and a finish that’s ready for builders, landscapers or paving teams.
Sanderstead has a mix of large detached houses, executive homes and characterful period properties, often with generous plots and sloping gardens. That means groundwork frequently involves levelling, retaining walls and careful access planning for machinery. We also support homeowners in nearby Purley, Selsdon and Hamsey Green where drive access and boundary levels can be tight. Our approach is tailored to protect existing landscaping, paving and neighbouring fences.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, soil conditions and drainage routes, then provide a written scope of works. During the job we keep excavations safe, manage spoil removal and document key stages such as sub-base depth and concrete pours. You’ll get practical advice on Building Control requirements where foundations or drainage are involved. Local homeowners choose us for dependable scheduling, neat finishes and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Ground conditions around Sanderstead can vary, so we assess bearing capacity and drainage performance before digging. Many CR2 streets have limited on-site parking, so we plan deliveries, skips and machinery access to keep things moving. We also consider nearby trees and roots—common around Sanderstead Plantation—when setting out excavations and retaining walls. Where needed, we align our work with London Borough of Croydon guidance and Building Control expectations.
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Costs depend on access, spoil removal, depths and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling might start around £800–£2,000. Excavation with a concrete base for a shed or garden room is often £1,500–£4,000. Larger jobs such as foundations plus drainage runs can be £4,000–£12,000+. We’ll survey and itemise costs before work begins.
Most domestic groundwork in Sanderstead takes 1–5 days, depending on the scope. A simple excavation and concrete base may be completed in 1–2 days plus curing time, while drainage, retaining walls and full garden levelling commonly take 3–10 working days. Timescales are affected by access for machinery, depth of dig, weather, and whether we uncover unexpected services or poor ground that needs extra stabilisation.
Many garden and driveway groundwork projects are permitted development, but rules can apply to drainage, levels, walls, and works near boundaries. For example, front driveways may need permeable surfacing or suitable drainage to avoid runoff into the highway. Foundations and certain drainage connections can also require Building Control involvement. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check constraints, and help you stay compliant with London Borough of Croydon requirements.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty on our groundwork installations, covering issues arising from our labour such as incorrect levels, sub-base preparation faults, or defects in installed drainage and concrete work (subject to fair use and normal ground movement). Materials are covered by relevant manufacturer warranties where applicable. We also record key build stages and can advise on aftercare, helping you protect the finished work long-term.
We tailor the build-up to your project: Type 1 sub-base for patios and driveways, reinforced concrete for heavier loads, and soakaways or channel drains for surface water management. For retaining walls, options include concrete block with render, facing brick, or sleeper and masonry solutions where suitable. We’ll advise on levels, falls, and access roads or temporary haul routes, then match specifications to your finish—paving, turf, decking or extensions.
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