Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Southfields for a driveway, extension base or garden rebuild? Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with clean, well-managed builds. We’re only 25 minutes away and used to SW18 access and parking realities.
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From Southfields tube station to the streets by Wimbledon Park, groundwork quality makes or breaks the finished project. We prepare sites properly with clearance, levelling and accurate set-out before any build begins. Whether you’re planning a new patio, driveway, garden room or extension, our team delivers safe excavation, stable sub-bases and dependable drainage. We work across SW18 and nearby Earlsfield and Putney when projects overlap boundaries.
Southfields has a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and 1930s semis, each with different access and foundation considerations. Narrow side returns, shared alleyways and close neighbours mean careful spoil removal and noise management matter. We regularly build bases for rear extensions, bin-store areas, paths and garden structures, tailoring depths and materials to the property and intended load. If you’re upgrading outdoor space for the Wimbledon season, we can phase works to keep disruption down.
Our process starts with a site visit, levels check and a clear scope covering excavation depths, drainage routes and concrete specifications. We protect existing surfaces, keep the site tidy, and provide photo updates as key stages are completed. All work is carried out to current best practice, with proper compaction and falls to move water away from buildings. Homeowners choose us for straight answers, reliable scheduling and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
Working in the London Borough of Wandsworth often means tight parking, controlled waste removal and considerate working hours. Around Southfields Grid and King George's Park, access can be limited, so we plan deliveries, grab-lorry collections and skip placement carefully. We also factor in mature trees, existing drains and boundary walls typical of older plots. That local know-how helps us deliver groundwork contractors southfields area projects smoothly and safely.
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Costs vary by access, depth, spoil removal and what’s being built. As a guide in SW18, small site clearance and levelling might start around £800–£1,800. Excavation with a compacted sub-base and drainage for a patio/driveway area often falls in the £2,500–£7,500 range. Concrete foundations for an extension can be £5,000–£15,000+, depending on design, soil and inspections.
Many domestic jobs in Southfields take 2–7 working days, such as clearance, excavation, sub-base and concrete for a patio or driveway. Foundations and drainage for an extension commonly run 1–3 weeks, especially if inspections are required. Timescales depend on access (narrow side passages), weather, depth of dig, hidden obstructions like old concrete, and whether spoil removal needs multiple collections.
Most garden groundwork is permitted development, but there are exceptions. New or altered driveways may need rules followed for permeable surfacing and drainage to prevent runoff to the highway. Retaining walls, changes to levels near boundaries, or works affecting trees can also trigger permissions or conditions. We’ll advise early, check what applies to your property, and help you stay compliant with Wandsworth requirements.
Yes. Our groundwork is covered by a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, such as sub-bases, concrete work, drainage runs and retaining walls (where within our scope). It covers defects caused by installation issues, not damage from misuse, third-party alterations or extreme events beyond reasonable design assumptions. We also document key stages so you can see what’s been built below ground.
We can build sub-bases for block paving, resin-bound, porcelain paving, natural stone and gravel systems, specifying the right aggregates and thicknesses. For drainage, options include channel drains, soakaways, permeable sub-bases and land drains, depending on space and soil. Concrete work can be reinforced slabs, strip foundations or pads for sheds and garden rooms. As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Wandsworth, we’ll recommend options that suit access, budget and long-term performance.
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