Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Tulse Hill for a garden build or extension? We handle site clearance, excavation, drainage, foundations and concrete work with tidy, well-managed workmanship. Based 10 minutes away, we’re set up for quick surveys and smooth scheduling across SW2.
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Fine Landscaping delivers professional groundwork for homeowners across SW2, from gardens near Tulse Hill station to plots bordering Brockwell Park. Whether you’re preparing for a new patio, driveway, garden room or extension, we take care of the messy, technical stage first. Our team manages site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete work so everything above ground is built on stable, compliant preparation.
Tulse Hill’s Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses and post-war estates often come with tight side access, shared boundaries and changes in level. We regularly work on rear gardens where spoil removal needs careful planning and minimal disruption to neighbours. If your property sits on a slope or has older drainage runs, we’ll design the groundwork to suit, including levelling, retaining walls and upgraded drainage routes.
We start with a site visit, measure levels, confirm access, and agree a clear scope before breaking ground. You’ll get a practical plan for excavation depths, drainage falls and concrete specification, with staged sign-off as the work progresses. Homeowners choose us because we keep sites organised, communicate daily, and stand behind our workmanship with a 10-year warranty on qualifying installations.
As groundwork contractors in London Borough of Lambeth, we’re used to narrow streets, controlled parking, and restricted access around Victorian terraces. Ground conditions can vary, so we assess bearing capacity and drainage routes before setting out foundations or soakaways. We also plan deliveries and muck-away to reduce congestion and protect paving, kerbs and shared driveways. If you’re near Brixton or Herne Hill, we’ll schedule around peak traffic and station areas for smoother logistics.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal, depth of dig and drainage complexity. As a guide in Tulse Hill, site clearance and excavation often starts from £800–£2,500, while drainage upgrades commonly fall between £1,500–£5,000. Concrete bases for patios or garden rooms are typically £1,200–£4,500. Foundations for extensions can range from £3,000–£12,000+ depending on design and ground conditions.
Many domestic groundwork jobs take 2–7 working days, such as excavation, levelling and a concrete base. Larger scopes—foundations plus drainage and retaining walls—often run 1–3 weeks. Timescales depend on access (skip and grab-lorry positioning), weather, the amount of spoil, and whether unexpected services or old structures are uncovered. We provide a staged programme so you can plan follow-on trades confidently.
Most garden groundwork, patios and like-for-like drainage repairs are permitted development, but there are exceptions. New or altered driveways may need rules around permeable surfacing and runoff, and works near boundaries or party walls can require notices. If you’re close to a listed building or in a conservation area, extra checks may apply. We’ll flag likely requirements and help you confirm with Lambeth before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, covering workmanship on items such as concrete bases, sub-bases, drainage runs and retaining wall construction where we’ve supplied and installed to an agreed specification. The warranty does not cover damage caused by third-party alterations, extreme events, or lack of maintenance (for example blocked gullies). We also document key stages, so you have clear records for future projects.
We tailor the build-up to the finish you want: reinforced concrete bases for garden rooms, Type 1 sub-bases for patios and paths, and permeable sub-bases for driveways. Drainage options include linear channels, soakaways, French drains and rodding access points. For retaining walls, popular choices are concrete sleepers, blockwork with render, or natural stone facing. We’ll recommend options based on levels, soil, access and your budget.
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