At Deerwood Construction Ltd, we specialise in structural works and foundations that ensure every project is built on lasting strength, safety, and precision. Serving Crowborough, East Sussex, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding areas, our experienced team delivers expert foundation construction, groundworks, underpinning, and structural steel installations for home extensions, rebuilds, and refurbishments.
Whether you’re removing load-bearing walls, installing new RSJs and beams, or preparing groundworks, drainage, and slab foundations, we coordinate every stage with structural engineers and Building Control for full compliance and peace of mind. With over 40 years of combined experience, Deerwood Construction provides trusted local expertise to reinforce, stabilise, and future-proof your property.
From set-out to concrete pour, we deliver trench-fill, strip and raft foundations, plus groundworks for extensions and new structures. Works include accurate levels, sub-base compaction, services routing and compliant DPM/DPC integration. Every stage is completed to engineer specifications and Building Control standards, ensuring long-term stability and durability.
Our skilled team manages excavation, reinforcement, drainage and slab preparation with precision, creating a reliable structural base for any residential or commercial project. Whether you’re extending your home or starting a new build, Deerwood Construction Ltd guarantees strong, compliant and future-ready foundations throughout Crowborough, East Sussex and Kent.
Engineered alterations with temporary works, propping and safe sequencing are at the core of our structural steel services. We supply and install RSJs and universal beams (UBs) according to precise engineering drawings and calculations, including padstones, plates, hangers and full fire protection. Every installation is carried out by qualified tradesmen with attention to alignment, load transfer and finishing detail.
Our team works closely with structural engineers and Building Control to ensure all works meet UK Building Regulations and safety requirements. Whether removing internal walls for an open-plan layout, reinforcing upper floors or creating new structural openings, Deerwood Construction Ltd delivers seamless steel installations that integrate perfectly with your property’s design and provide long-term stability, strength and compliance.
Create open-plan living by removing load-bearing walls safely and efficiently with Deerwood Construction Ltd. Our experienced team manages every stage of the process — from structural assessment and engineer coordination to the installation of steels, lintels and padstones — ensuring complete structural integrity throughout.
We use precise propping and sequencing methods to maintain stability during works, followed by clean finishing and seamless integration with your existing layout. Whether you’re opening up a kitchen and dining area, extending into an adjoining room, or improving natural light and flow, our solutions are compliant with Building Control and fully certified.
With meticulous attention to detail and over 40 years of combined expertise, we guarantee a professional, tidy, and stress-free experience that transforms your space while keeping your home safe and structurally sound.
Strengthening works and drainage preparation are essential to ensuring the long-term performance and resilience of your property. At Deerwood Construction Ltd, we provide comprehensive reinforcement and drainage solutions designed to protect your building from movement, moisture ingress, and ground instability.
Our services include assessing soil and bearing capacity, installing steel mesh and concrete reinforcement, forming accurate slab build-ups, and preparing for efficient drainage systems. We plan and construct falls, soakaways, manholes and access chambers to ensure correct water flow and surface management in line with Building Regulations.
Every project is executed with precision and care, using high-quality materials and proven techniques to deliver a solid, well-drained foundation ready for construction. Whether part of an extension, refurbishment or new build, our reinforcement and drainage works provide strength, durability and confidence for decades to come.
We construct trench-fill, strip and raft foundations depending on soil conditions, building type and engineer specifications—each designed for durability and compliance.
Yes. A structural engineer must provide calculations and drawings before RSJ installation to ensure the beam is correctly sized and safe for your property.
Yes, provided it is done correctly. We use engineer-approved steel beams, temporary supports and Building Control inspections to guarantee structural safety throughout.
Reinforcement is required when existing structures show movement, cracking or when extensions increase load on existing foundations. It ensures continued stability and performance.
