Those sloping gardens typical of West Wickham's hillside plots needn't limit your shed placement options. A properly constructed base transforms even the trickiest terrain into stable ground for your new garden building.
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BR4's mixture of Victorian villas and post-war developments often feature gardens with significant level changes. Creating a solid foundation for your shed involves more than just laying some slabs on grass. Ground conditions vary dramatically between the chalk hills near Hayes and the clay patches closer to Beckenham, each requiring different preparation techniques.
Excavation depth depends entirely on your specific ground composition and intended shed weight. Compact gravel sub-bases prevent future settlement, whilst proper drainage channels protect timber floors from the moisture that accumulates in West Wickham's tree-lined gardens. Reinforced concrete works brilliantly for heavier workshops, while eco-friendly permeable bases suit lighter summerhouses perfectly.
Fifteen years working across BR4 means recognising which approach suits each property's unique challenges. From narrow access paths between semi-detached houses to managing established root systems in mature Bromley gardens, experience counts.
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Basic 6x4ft bases start around £350-450, whilst larger 10x8ft reinforced foundations typically range £750-950. Complex slopes or poor ground conditions might add 20-30% to these figures.
Absolutely - from the Coney Hall estates to properties backing onto Kelsey Park, plus neighbouring areas like Shirley and Eden Park.
Standard bases take 1-2 days including ground prep and curing time. Larger or more complex foundations might need 3-4 days total.
Each base carries decade-long protection against structural failure, settlement, or water ingress - proper construction means long-term peace of mind for your investment.
Certainly - whether it's an L-shaped potting shed, hexagonal summerhouse, or extra-wide workshop, custom dimensions present no problems. Many West Wickham gardens have awkward corners perfect for bespoke designs.
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