FOUNDATION BUILDING SPECIALISTS

Covering London, Kent, including Maidstone, Medway, Sittingbourne, Gravesend and surrounding areas.

Foundation Contractors in Kent & London

Professional Foundation Installation for Residential & Commercial Projects

At Kernahans Contractors, we provide expert foundation installation services across Kent and London. Every building project starts with a solid base, and our experienced team ensures your project begins on the right footing. From ground preparation through to concrete pouring and reinforcement, we deliver safe, compliant, and long-lasting foundations tailored to your build.

Our Foundation Services

  • Ground Preparation & Site Clearance

We handle all aspects of site preparation, including excavation, soil removal, levelling, and compaction. Our team ensures your ground is ready to support the chosen foundation type, with proper drainage and stability in place.

  • Concrete Foundation Installation

Our contractors are skilled in all common foundation methods, including:

  • Strip Foundations – Ideal for load-bearing walls and extensions.

  • Raft Foundations – A durable base for poor ground conditions or larger surface areas.

  • Reinforced Concrete Slabs – Perfect for modern house builds, offering strength and even load distribution.

  • Step Foundations – Used for sloping sites to maintain structural integrity.

We do not undertake piling works, but can advise on the most suitable alternative where required.

  • Reinforcement & Compliance

All foundations are constructed to meet building regulations, with reinforcement (rebar) installed where needed to ensure strength and long-term durability.

Why Choose Kernahans Contractors for Foundations?

✅ Full-service groundwork and foundation specialists
✅ Experience with both residential builds and commercial projects
✅ Local contractors covering Kent, Maidstone, Medway, Tonbridge & Gravesend and London
✅ Safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery
✅ Transparent quotes and expert advice

Get a Quote for Your Foundations

Planning a new build, extension, or development? Our team will provide a tailored foundation solution to suit your project. Call 01634 907072 or email enquiries@kernahans-contractors.co.uk today for a free quotation.

Our Services

  • Groundworks

    From underpinning to drainage, from trench digging to driveways, our team will provide you with efficient, professional and timely services, covering London and all of Kent, including Maidstone, Medway, Sittingbourne, Sheerness, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and surrounding areas.

  • Foundations

    Whether its a new home or a commercial building, Kernahans Groundworks will work with you to ensure we cement solid foundations for your project.

  • demolition

    Making extra space, or developing an old premises, we can either provide full scale demolition or soft strip services according to your needs.

  • drainage

    Soak aways or deep drainage, we’re here for you, with a team for every job, we have the tools and plant to ensure you’re not left with flooding or blocked drains.

  • bulk excavations

    Clearing a large oversite or clearing a garden, we have a machine for every job, and a team ready to ensure your job is completed to the highest standard.

  • driveway installations

    Every home needs a beautiful driveway, we can help you not only design but supply our own aggregates and decorative stones, we will make sure your driveway stands the test of time.

  • hard landscaping

    From a garden shed to garden that you have always dreamed of, we thrive on the impossible, and will ensure not only is the job done safely but to the highest standard.

  • Waste mnagement

    Waste Management

    Kernahans offers in house waste management solutions, anything from grab hire, skip hire to man & van rubbish removal. We are a one stop shop!

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