Excavation
Digging out
Soil removal to formation level.
Orpington · Garden groundworks
Groundworks in Orpington
Solid ground for everything above.
We carry out garden groundworks in Orpington: excavation, levelling, concrete bases and slabs, footings and drainage for paving, buildings and walls.
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Your garden, considered
Everything depends on the ground
Patios, walls, garden rooms and driveways all rely on what is underneath. Groundworks set the levels, provide firm bearing and manage water.
We excavate, remove soil, set out levels and build bases, slabs and footings to suit what will be built.
On sloping Orpington plots, cut-and-fill groundworks create level areas.
Details from our portfolio
Our latest project in Orpington
Photos from our block paving driveway and Indian sandstone garden in Orpington (Orpington BR6). Every photo on this page is from that job.
Materials & possibilities
Groundwork services
Preparation for every type of project.
Clay and groundworks
London clay shrinks and swells. Footings need to be deep enough, and tree roots considered, to avoid movement.
From first ideas to finishing touches
A clear path to your finished garden.
Survey
Levels, soil and services.
Plan
Agree specification.
Excavate
Dig, remove and compact.
Build
Pour concrete or lay sub-base.
Documented project · Orpington BR6
Block paving driveway and Indian sandstone garden in Orpington
This documented project is in Orpington. A new red-brown block paving driveway, Autumn Indian sandstone down the side and across the back, five clad steps, a ramp, a curved path beside new turf, a sleeper bed, eco drains and three recessed manhole covers, with over 100 tonnes of soil removed, in four weeks for around £45,000 including VAT. Read the full case study for photos, scope and timings.
Read the full case study: how we built itA complete quote, not a guess
What affects groundwork costs?
Volume of excavation, soil removal, concrete and access.
Request your free quote- Excavation
- Volume and depth.
- Removal
- Soil and waste.
- Concrete
- Slabs and footings.
Compare like for like. Check depth, concrete thickness, reinforcement and soil removal.
Orpington · BR6
Groundworks planned around your Orpington property
We take groundworks enquiries across Orpington, including Petts Wood, Locksbottom and Green Street Green. Orpington's interwar and post-war homes often have large rear gardens, wide frontages and gentle slopes. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Orpington.
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Groundworks in Orpington: your questions
Still deciding? Tell us about your garden and we can talk through the next step.
Read our warranty termsDo you remove the soil?
Yes, soil removal is included in our quotes.
How thick should a garden room base be?
It depends on the building; we follow the supplier's specification.
Can you work in a garden with no side access in Orpington?
Yes, using bags and careful protection.
Do you check for pipes and cables?
Yes, before digging.
Do you cover all of Orpington?
Yes. We work across Orpington (BR6), including Petts Wood, Locksbottom and Green Street Green, and nearby areas such as Keston and Chislehurst. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Orpington.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your groundworks project in Orpington. We will get in touch to discuss your ideas and the next step towards a site survey.
020 3633 5529 info@finelandscape.co.ukFine Landscaping
31 Tylecroft Road, Norbury, London SW16 4BL
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