Need reliable Groundwork Contractors in Wimbledon for a project that starts right from below? We handle clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with tidy, well-managed sites. Get a solid base for patios, driveways, extensions and garden builds.
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From Wimbledon Village to South Wimbledon, quality groundwork is what keeps landscaping, driveways and extensions stable for decades. We deliver site clearance, excavation, drainage and concrete work with careful setting-out and safe spoil removal. Whether you’re close to Wimbledon Common or near the All England Lawn Tennis Club, we plan deliveries and access to minimise disruption. Every job is scoped to suit your plot, levels and end finish.
Wimbledon’s mix of large Victorian houses, Edwardian villas and exclusive modern homes often comes with mature gardens, tight side access and existing services to protect. Our team is used to working around cellars, bay-fronted façades, and long rear gardens where levels can change significantly. We regularly support projects across SW19 and SW20, including driveway rebuilds, garden rooms and retaining solutions. If you’re in Wimbledon Park or Wimbledon Chase, we’ll tailor the groundwork to your property’s layout and constraints.
We start with a site visit, discuss your goals, then provide a clear written scope covering excavation depths, drainage routes and concrete specifications. Work is carried out with tidy fencing, safe pedestrian routes and regular progress updates, with photos if you’re away. We pressure-test drainage where required and keep falls and levels accurate to avoid future pooling or movement. Homeowners choose us because we’re consistent, punctual and back our work with a 10-year warranty.
Across the London Borough of Merton, access and parking can be the deciding factor for smooth groundwork delivery. We plan machinery sizes, skip placement and delivery slots to suit Wimbledon streets and larger village plots. Ground conditions vary, so we assess bearing capacity and drainage performance before setting foundation depths and build-ups. Where mature trees are present, we work carefully around roots and existing services.
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Costs depend on access, excavation volume, disposal, and the specification for concrete and drainage. As a guide in Wimbledon, small groundwork packages (localised excavation, base prep and minor drainage) often start around £1,500–£4,000. Larger projects involving foundations, significant levelling, retaining walls and new drainage runs commonly fall between £6,000–£25,000+. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most domestic groundwork takes 2–10 working days, depending on the scope and site constraints. Simple site clearance and levelling can be completed in a couple of days, while foundations, drainage and concrete work for a driveway or garden build often takes 1–2 weeks. Timescales are affected by access, weather, spoil removal logistics, curing time for concrete, and any unexpected services or ground conditions uncovered.
Many garden and driveway groundwork projects are permitted development, but it depends on what you’re building and how water is managed. For example, new or altered driveways may need compliant permeable surfacing or drainage to a suitable soakaway, and listed buildings or conservation areas can add restrictions. We’ll flag likely requirements, advise on SuDS-friendly options, and help you check the relevant London Borough of Merton guidance before work starts.
Yes. Our workmanship is covered by a 10-year warranty on qualifying groundwork installations, including prepared sub-bases, concrete work and drainage we install as part of the project. The warranty covers defects arising from our workmanship under normal domestic use, subject to correct maintenance and no third-party alterations. We also keep clear records of depths, materials and falls, so you have confidence in what’s been built below ground.
We tailor the build-up to your finish and how you’ll use the space. Popular options include reinforced concrete slabs for garden rooms, Type 1 sub-bases for patios and driveways, ACO channel drains, soakaways, and block or poured concrete retaining solutions. For access roads and driveways, we can prepare bases for resin, block paving or tarmac. We’ll recommend options based on levels, drainage needs, loading and your preferred look.
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