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Professional groundworks for projects ofevery size

Groundworks Services Across Derby and the Surrounding Areas

From excavation and foundations to drainage, concrete bases and site preparation, our team completes the essential work needed to give your project a strong and properly prepared start.

Complete Ground Preparation and Excavation Services

Quality construction begins with correctly completed groundwork.

Before any structure, driveway, extension or external feature can be built, the site needs to be assessed, cleared and prepared properly. Our team provides practical groundwork solutions tailored to the property, soil conditions, access and requirements of the project.

We undertake both domestic and commercial groundwork throughout Derby and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a small trench excavated, foundations prepared for an extension or a complete area cleared and levelled, we approach the work with care and attention.

Where required, we can also complete associated drainage and building work, giving you one reliable contractor for multiple stages of the project.

Contact us to arrange a quotation or discuss your requirements.

Groundworks Planned Around Your Project

Every site presents different challenges, from restricted access and uneven ground to existing drainage and nearby structures.

Our aim is to deliver building work that looks right, performs properly and remains dependable for years to come.

Efficient and Organised Site Work

We aim to complete groundwork safely, efficiently and with minimal unnecessary disruption. Our team keeps the work area organised and communicates clearly throughout the project.

We focus on tidy working practices, dependable scheduling and completing the agreed work to a professional standard.

Reliable groundworks from preparation to completion

We take care of every detail to ensure a seamless experience and exceptional results.

Excavation and Site Clearance

We provide excavation and site clearance for a wide range of residential and commercial projects.

Our team can remove soil, vegetation, old paving, damaged concrete and unwanted structures before preparing the ground for the next stage of work.

Our excavation and clearance services can include:

  • Ground excavation
  • Garden clearance
  • Removal of old paving
  • Concrete breaking and removal
  • Reduced level digging
  • Trench excavation
  • Soil and spoil removal
  • Ground levelling
  • Preparation for extensions
  • Preparation for driveways and patios
Foundations and Footings

Strong foundations are essential for any permanent structure.

We excavate and prepare foundations for extensions, walls, garages, outbuildings and other construction projects. The depth, width and specification will depend on the proposed structure, ground conditions and any approved plans.

Our foundation services can include:

  • Strip foundations
  • Trench foundations
  • Extension footings
  • Garage foundations
  • Outbuilding foundations
  • Garden wall footings
  • Foundation excavation
  • Concrete preparation
  • Oversite preparation
  • Ground beams and associated groundwork
Drainage Installation and Excavation

Correctly installed drainage helps protect properties and outdoor areas from water damage, flooding and poor ground conditions.

We undertake drainage excavation, installation and improvement work for domestic and commercial properties.

Our drainage services can include:

  • Drainage trenches
  • Underground pipe installation
  • Surface water drainage
  • Foul water drainage
  • Drain connections
  • Drain excavations
  • Soakaway preparation
  • Channel drainage
  • Land drainage
  • Replacement of damaged pipework
  • Drainage for extensions and driveways

Where specialist drainage investigation is required, we can work alongside our sister company, Drain 2 Drain.

Concrete Bases and Slabs

We prepare and install concrete bases for sheds, garages, garden rooms, machinery, storage units and other structures.

The ground is excavated and prepared before the sub-base, reinforcement and concrete are installed to suit the intended use.

Our concrete work can include:

  • Shed bases
  • Garage bases
  • Garden room bases
  • Hot tub bases
  • Workshop bases
  • Equipment pads
  • Paths and small slabs
  • Oversite concrete
  • Reinforced concrete base
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