Groundworks: the foundation of every good build.
Excavation, site preparation, foundations, drainage and underground services: the work below ground that everything else depends on.
Get the ground right, and everything above it follows.
Groundworks are the first stage of most building projects, and the one that is hardest to put right later. Accurate set-out, correct depths and well-laid drainage give the rest of the build a stable start.
We take on groundworks for new builds, extensions and outdoor projects, agreeing the scope and the sequence with you before we start digging.
- ScopeExcavation, foundations, drainage and underground services
- Best forNew builds, extensions and groundwork-led projects
- CoverageUK-wide
- Starts withA conversation about your site and your drawings
Everything below ground, planned and carried out in order.
- Site clearance and set-out
- Excavation and levelling
- Foundations
- Drainage and soakaways
- Trenches and ducting for services
- Hardcore and sub-base preparation
- Removal of spoil and waste
- Temporary access arrangements
What happens under your site.
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A clear path from first call to completion.
Consultation
We talk through your site, your drawings and what needs doing.
Planning
Scope, depths and sequence are agreed before digging starts.
Quote
A clear price for the agreed scope of work.
Groundworks & handover
Work carried out and checked, then the site handed on ready for the next stage.
Timings depend on the project and ground conditions
Solid ground for everything that follows.
Careful set-out, correct depths and well-laid drainage give the rest of your build the start it needs.
Groundworks projects.
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Groundworks questions, answered.
Can you work from my architect’s or engineer’s drawings?
Yes. Send us your drawings and we’ll go through them with you before we agree the scope.
What affects the cost of groundworks?
Ground conditions, depths, access, the amount of spoil to remove and the type of foundation all play a part. Send us the details and we’ll quote for the agreed scope.
Do you deal with drainage as well as foundations?
Yes. Drainage and soakaways are part of our groundworks service, planned alongside the foundations.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your drawings or a description of the site by WhatsApp, phone or the contact page, and we’ll take it from there.
Need groundworks done?
Tell us about your site and your drawings, and we’ll take it from there. We work across the whole of the UK.