Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Shepherd's Bush for a garden project, driveway or extension? We handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage and concrete bases, built to last in W12.
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From Westfield London to Shepherd's Bush Green, projects in W12 often need careful preparation before any landscaping or building work begins. Our groundwork team delivers site clearance, excavation, foundations and drainage that keep your build on track. We also install concrete work, retaining walls and access roads where space is tight. Expect tidy working, clear communication and a finish ready for the next trade.
Shepherd's Bush has a mix of Victorian terraces, mansion conversions and modern apartments, each with different access and ground challenges. We regularly support rear garden upgrades, basement and side-return preparations, and new patio or driveway sub-bases. If you’re near White City, Holland Park or Notting Hill, we plan logistics to minimise disruption. As experienced groundwork contractors shepherd's bush area homeowners rely on, we tailor methods to the property and plot.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, falls, service routes and the right build-up for your intended finish. Then we schedule the works, manage spoil removal, and keep the site safe and organised throughout. Every job is built to specification, with drainage tested and bases set for long-term stability. Fine Landscaping is based around 40 minutes away, so you get a responsive team without the inflated overheads.
Working in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham often means narrow access, controlled parking and close neighbours. We plan deliveries, waste removal and working hours to suit the street and any site constraints. Ground conditions can vary between made ground and heavier clay, so we adjust excavation depth, compaction and drainage design. If you’re close to Shepherd's Bush Empire or Bush Theatre, we also factor in busy traffic times for smoother logistics.
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Costs vary with access, depth of dig, waste removal and the specification for bases and drainage. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling jobs often start from £800–£2,000. Concrete bases or sub-bases for patios/driveways commonly range £2,000–£6,000. Larger excavation, foundations and drainage packages for extensions can be £6,000–£20,000+. We provide itemised quotes after a site visit in W12.
Most domestic groundwork takes between 2 days and 3 weeks, depending on scope. Site clearance and basic levelling can be completed in 1–3 days, while excavation, drainage runs and concrete work for a driveway or patio base often takes 4–10 days. Foundations for extensions can take 1–3 weeks. Timescales are affected by access in Shepherd’s Bush, spoil removal, weather, and curing time for concrete.
Many garden groundwork tasks are permitted development, such as preparing a patio base, levelling, or replacing like-for-like hardstanding. However, rules can apply to new or enlarged driveways, permeable surfacing requirements, drainage connections, works near boundaries, and listed or conservation properties. We’ll advise on what’s likely needed and can help you check requirements with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham before work starts, so the build stays compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for qualifying groundwork installations, covering issues such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction, base failure, and defects in installed drainage runs or concrete work (where we’ve supplied and installed to specification). The warranty doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes to the site after completion. We also document the build-up and materials used for peace of mind.
We tailor the groundwork to the finish you want: MOT Type 1 sub-bases for patios and driveways, reinforced concrete slabs for garden rooms, and stepped foundations for sloping plots. Drainage options include soakaways, channel drains and permeable sub-bases, depending on space and soil. For retaining walls we can build in concrete, blockwork with render, or engineered systems. We’ll recommend the best specification for your property and budget in W12.
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