Need Groundwork Contractors in Woolwich for a project that starts properly and stays solid? We handle everything from site clearance and excavation to drainage, foundations and concrete work. Expect tidy working, clear timelines and a finish built to last.
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From the Royal Arsenal to Woolwich Town Centre, properties across SE18 often need careful groundwork before any landscaping or building work begins. Fine Landscaping delivers site clearance, excavation and levelling, followed by drainage and concrete work where required. Whether you’re preparing for a new patio, driveway base or garden redesign, we make sure the ground is stable and properly formed. Our team plans access, spoil removal and safety from day one.
Woolwich’s mix of Victorian terraces, converted arsenal buildings and modern apartments means no two sites behave the same. In Plumstead and Charlton, we regularly work on tight rear gardens and narrow side access where machinery choice matters. Around newer developments, we’re often coordinating with building managers and working to stricter loading and noise requirements. We tailor foundation depths, retaining solutions and drainage layouts to suit the property and the ground conditions.
We start with a site visit to confirm levels, falls, services and access routes, then provide a clear scope and schedule. During the job we keep the site organised, protect neighbouring boundaries, and leave a clean handover ready for the next trade or final landscaping. Homeowners choose us for straightforward communication and workmanship that doesn’t cut corners. All groundwork is completed to a standard we’re happy to stand behind long term.
As groundwork contractors in Royal Borough of Greenwich, we’re used to coordinating around controlled parking, restricted access and busy routes near the Woolwich Ferry. Many SE18 streets have limited space for skips and deliveries, so we plan logistics and timings carefully. We also account for mixed ground and made-up areas linked to historic development and regeneration. Where needed, we specify stronger sub-bases, geotextiles and improved drainage to suit the site.
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Costs vary with access, spoil removal, depth of dig and whether you need drainage or concrete. As a guide in Woolwich, small prep and levelling jobs often start around £800–£2,000. Driveway or patio sub-base and drainage typically falls in the £2,500–£7,500 range. Foundations, retaining walls or larger excavations can run £6,000–£20,000+. We provide a detailed breakdown after a site visit.
Most domestic groundwork in SE18 takes 2–7 working days, depending on size and complexity. Simple site clearance and levelling can be completed in 1–3 days, while drainage, concrete bases and retaining walls usually extend the programme. Timescales also depend on access for machinery, skip permits, weather and whether unexpected obstructions appear (old footings, services, poor ground). We confirm a realistic schedule before starting.
Many garden groundwork projects are permitted development, especially where you’re preparing bases for patios, paths or like-for-like driveways. However, rules can change if you’re altering access, working near boundaries, adding significant retaining walls, or installing non-permeable surfacing to the front garden. Some sites near managed developments may also have additional constraints. We’ll flag likely permissions, check drainage compliance, and advise when to contact the council.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for eligible groundwork elements, including sub-bases, concrete work, drainage installations and retaining structures we build. The warranty covers defects caused by installation issues, such as settlement from inadequate compaction or poor falls leading to standing water. It doesn’t cover damage from third-party works, extreme events, or changes made after completion. We also explain maintenance and aftercare to protect your investment.
We can build bases for a wide range of finishes, including block paving, porcelain paving, natural stone, resin-bound surfacing and turf. For structure, options include reinforced concrete slabs, Type 1 sub-base builds, permeable sub-bases and soakaway-fed drainage. Retaining walls can be formed in concrete, brick, sleepers or engineered blocks depending on height and style. We’ll recommend the best build-up based on usage, levels, water management and budget.
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