Groundworks in Guildford & Surrey
Foundations, bases, and excavation. The essential groundwork done right.
About This Service
Every solid structure starts with quality groundworks. We carry out all aspects of groundwork for extensions, garden rooms, garages, and landscaping projects, from initial excavation and foundations through to concrete bases, drainage trenches, and external hardstanding.
What's Included
- Strip, pad, and raft foundations
- Concrete bases and slabs
- Excavation and reduced-level digging
- Hardcore and sub-base preparation
- Service trenches for drainage and utilities
- Driveway and hardstanding groundworks
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about groundworks in Surrey.
What types of foundations do you lay?
We lay strip foundations for extensions and walls, pad foundations for garden rooms and garage structures, and raft foundations where ground conditions require a wider load spread. The correct type is determined by soil investigation and, where required, by a structural engineer.
Do you carry out soil investigations before laying foundations?
For larger projects we commission trial pits or boreholes to confirm ground conditions and identify any issues such as tree root activity, fill material, or high water tables. This avoids expensive surprises during construction and ensures the correct foundation specification.
Can you pour concrete bases for garden rooms and garages?
Yes, we prepare and pour concrete slabs and bases to the correct specification for garden rooms, garages, workshops, and any other outbuildings. This includes the sub-base, damp-proof membrane, and reinforcement where required.
Do you dig trenches for drainage and services?
Yes, we excavate trenches for drainage pipework, soakaways, and utility services (water, gas, electric) as part of groundwork packages for extensions, garden rooms, and landscaping projects.
Can you lay a base for a new driveway or hardstanding?
Yes, we prepare sub-bases for driveways, hardstandings, and paved areas including excavation, compacted hardcore, and edge restraints. The finished surface layer (block paving, tarmac, gravel) can then be applied by us or a specialist contractor.
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