That new shed won't last long on uneven ground. Cheam's clay soil and Victorian garden layouts need proper foundations that account for drainage and seasonal movement.
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Gardens in Cheam present unique challenges when installing shed bases. Clay-heavy soil common between Worcester Park and Sutton shifts considerably through seasons, while many properties feature sloping plots originally terraced in the Edwardian era. A professionally laid base prevents timber rot, keeps doors aligned, and stops that frustrating lean developing after the first winter.
Concrete bases suit heavier workshops, while eco-grid systems work brilliantly on rental properties where future removal matters. Paving slabs offer the sweet spot for most Cheam gardens - quick to install, naturally draining, and perfectly stable. Ground preparation remains crucial regardless; proper excavation, membrane placement and aggregate compaction determine whether your base lasts decades or develops problems within months.
Twenty years handling Cheam's tricky terrain means knowing exactly where water pools behind those 1930s semis near Nonsuch Park. Local knowledge counts when every garden seems to have its own microclimate and drainage quirks.
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Standard 8x6ft bases run £350-500 including materials, with larger 12x8ft workshop foundations reaching £650-850. Complex slopes or poor access can add 15-20% to these figures.
Absolutely - from North Cheam down to Belmont, including all the residential streets around Sutton station and towards Ewell East. Worcester Park borders also fall within our regular rounds.
Site visits typically happen within 48 hours, with installation 5-7 days later. Straightforward bases take half a day; trickier slopes or larger footprints might need a full day's work.
Each base carries decade-long protection against settlement or structural failure. This covers material defects and workmanship, giving proper peace of mind for your garden investment.
Narrow Victorian passages are common around Cheam Village - we transport materials by wheelbarrow and mix concrete on-site when needed. Even properties with just 2ft clearance remain perfectly manageable.
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