Need solid preparation before you build? Our Groundwork Contractors in Twickenham handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and concrete work. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and a finish that sets your project up properly.
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From gardens near Marble Hill Park to properties around St Margarets, good groundwork is what keeps patios, driveways and extensions stable for years. Fine Landscaping delivers professional site clearance, excavation, levelling and drainage to suit your plans. We also build retaining walls and access roads where needed for larger plots. If you’re in TW1 or TW2, we’ll survey the site and recommend the right build-up from day one.
Twickenham has a mix of Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and 1930s family homes, often with mature gardens and tight side access. That means careful excavation, controlled spoil removal and neat reinstatement are essential. We regularly support homeowners across Richmond, Whitton and Teddington with groundwork that respects existing landscaping and neighbouring boundaries. Our team plans around basements, older drains and varied ground levels common to period properties.
We start with a site visit, utility checks and a clear method statement, then programme the work to minimise disruption. You’ll get transparent scope, staged sign-off (dig, sub-base, drainage falls, pour) and photo updates if you’re not on site. We use quality aggregates and concrete mixes matched to loading and soil conditions. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, clean working practices and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
As groundwork contractors Twickenham area homeowners trust, we plan for tight streets, parking controls and delivery windows near Twickenham Stadium. Ground conditions can vary, so we adjust excavation depths, sub-base build-ups and drainage design accordingly. We also account for mature tree roots and older clay drains often found around period homes. Where required, we align work with London Borough of Richmond upon Thames expectations and good practice for runoff and reinstatement.
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Costs depend on access, spoil removal, depth of dig and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide, small site clearance and levelling may start around £600–£1,500. Excavation with waste removal is often £1,500–£4,000. Foundations or concrete slabs commonly fall in the £2,500–£8,000 range, while full driveway sub-base and drainage can be £5,000–£15,000+.
Most domestic groundwork takes 2–7 working days, depending on the size of the area and what’s being installed. Simple clearance and levelling can be done in 1–2 days, while excavation, drainage runs and concrete work may take a week or more. Timescales are affected by access (skip and grab lorry), weather, curing time for concrete, and unexpected finds such as old footings or drains.
Many garden and driveway groundwork jobs are permitted development, but rules can apply to drainage, levels and materials. For example, new or replaced driveways over 5m² should use permeable surfacing or drain to a suitable soakaway rather than the public sewer. If you’re near listed buildings or conservation areas (e.g., around Strawberry Hill), extra checks may be needed. We’ll advise, and can help you gather details before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed groundwork elements such as sub-bases, concrete work, foundations, retaining walls and drainage we supply and fit. It covers issues arising from installation defects, such as settlement caused by inadequate compaction or incorrect falls on drainage runs. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme ground movement, or misuse (e.g., heavy vehicles on non-rated areas). Warranty terms are provided in writing.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and how the space will be used. Options include MOT Type 1 sub-bases, reinforced concrete slabs, concrete strip foundations, French drains, soakaways and channel drains. For retaining walls we can prepare bases for brick, block with render, or sleeper and stone systems. We’ll help you choose based on loading, levels, water management and the style of your home, then set out falls and thresholds accurately.
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