Need Groundwork Contractors in Tolworth for a project that starts right and stays right? Fine Landscaping handles site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with tidy, well-managed builds. From access roads to retaining walls, we prepare your plot for long-term performance.
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From Tolworth Broadway to the streets around Tolworth Tower, groundwork needs careful planning before any landscaping or building begins. We deliver site clearance, excavation, levelling and concrete work that sets the correct falls and levels from day one. Whether you’re preparing for a new driveway, patio base or extension, we keep the dig organised and the site safe. Our team can be on-site in around 30 minutes from our Norbury base.
Tolworth homes range from 1930s semis to post-war houses and modern developments, and each brings different challenges below ground. Older plots often need drainage upgrades, while newer builds can require precise levels and clean tie-ins to existing services. We regularly support projects across KT5 and KT6, including nearby Surbiton and Worcester Park. The result is groundwork that suits the property, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
We start with a site visit to confirm access, spoil removal, levels and service routes, then provide a clear scope of works. During the build, we protect boundaries, manage deliveries, and keep you updated on milestones such as foundation pours or drainage testing. Every job is finished to specification, with tidy handover and aftercare guidance. Homeowners choose us because we’re consistent, communicative, and we stand by our work.
As groundwork contractors tolworth area homeowners rely on, we plan around suburban access, shared driveways and tight parking. In the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we also account for drainage outfalls, permeable surfacing expectations and safe management of excavated spoil. Ground conditions can vary between gardens and former infill plots, so we confirm depths, compaction and levels before pours. We adapt methods to suit 1930s plots as well as modern developments near key routes.
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Costs depend on access, excavation depth, spoil removal and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling often starts around £800–£2,000. Drainage runs and soakaways are commonly £1,500–£4,500. Foundations and concrete bases for extensions or large patios can range from £3,000–£12,000+. We provide a detailed, itemised quote after a site visit in KT5/KT6.
Many residential groundwork jobs take 2–7 working days, such as clearance, excavation, sub-base installation and basic drainage. Larger projects—foundations, retaining walls, access roads or complex drainage—often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on spoil cart-away logistics, weather, ground conditions, service diversions and curing time for concrete. We’ll set a realistic programme and keep you updated as each stage is completed.
Often, groundwork for gardens, patios and like-for-like driveways is permitted development, but rules can change with drainage, levels, walls, and works near boundaries. New or widened driveways may need permeable surfacing or compliant drainage to avoid planning. If your project links to an extension, Building Control requirements for foundations and drainage usually apply. We’ll flag likely permissions, check constraints, and help you stay compliant before work starts.
Yes. Our groundwork is covered by a 10-year warranty on workmanship for the elements we install, such as sub-bases, drainage runs, concrete bases and retaining structures (subject to correct use and normal ground movement). We also use proven materials and follow manufacturer guidance for mixes, compaction and curing. If an issue arises related to our installation, we’ll inspect promptly and put it right in line with the warranty terms.
We tailor the build-up to the finish you want and the site conditions. Options include Type 1 sub-base depths for patios and driveways, reinforced concrete bases, ACO-style channel drainage, soakaways, and permeable sub-base systems. For retaining walls we can build in concrete block, engineered sleepers, or reinforced masonry depending on height and loading. We’ll recommend the right specification after checking levels, access and how you plan to use the space.
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