Excavation
Digging out
Soil removal to formation level.
Sidcup · Garden groundworks
Groundworks in Sidcup
The work you never see, done right.
We carry out garden groundworks in Sidcup: excavation, levelling, concrete bases and slabs, footings and drainage for paving, buildings and walls.
Free site survey · A quote tailored to your garden
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.
In Sidcup, side access lets us bring in machines for larger excavations.
Details from our portfolio
Groundworks from our projects
A selection from our groundworks portfolio. These photographs show our work across south London and Surrey; they are not all Sidcup projects.
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 in Orpington BR6 is about 4 miles from Sidcup. 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 case studyA 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.
Sidcup · DA14
Groundworks planned around your Sidcup property
We take groundworks enquiries across Sidcup, including Blackfen, Lamorbey and Foots Cray. Sidcup's interwar semis typically have long rear gardens and front gardens suitable for driveways. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Sidcup.
Explore our service areasA few useful answers
Groundworks in Sidcup: 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 Sidcup?
Yes, using bags and careful protection.
Do you check for pipes and cables?
Yes, before digging.
Do you cover all of Sidcup?
Yes. We work across Sidcup (DA14), including Blackfen, Lamorbey and Foots Cray, and nearby areas such as Chislehurst and Bexley. Our base is in Norbury, SW16, about 10 miles from Sidcup.
Let's make a start
Your next chapter
starts in the garden.
Tell us about your groundworks project in Sidcup. 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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