Professional Groundworks & Foundations

Expert groundworks services across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds & Cheshire. Excavation, concrete foundations, drainage systems, driveways, patios. Strip foundations, pad foundations, piled foundations by qualified groundwork contractors.

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Professional Plant & Equipment

We operate a comprehensive fleet of modern plant and equipment for all groundworks projects

Mini & Midi Excavators

1-8 tonne excavators for precision digging

Tipper Lorries

Material delivery and waste removal

Concrete Mixers

On-site concrete mixing and pouring

Laser Levels

Precision leveling and surveying

Compaction Equipment

Wacker plates and roller compactors

Hand Tools

Professional groundwork tools

Expert Groundworks Contractors

Solid foundations are essential for any successful construction project. Our experienced groundworks team provides comprehensive excavation, foundation, and site preparation services across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Cheshire.

From simple garden patios to complex commercial foundations, we handle projects of all sizes with precision and professionalism. Our qualified operators use modern plant equipment to deliver accurate, efficient groundworks that form the perfect base for your construction project.

  • Site excavation and preparation
  • Strip, pad, and piled foundations
  • Drainage systems and sewers
  • Driveways and hard standings
  • Patios and paved areas
  • Retaining walls and landscaping

Professional Groundworks

CITB Certified • Modern Equipment • Precision Excavation

Foundation Types & Solutions

Professional foundation solutions for all construction projects

Strip Foundations

Traditional concrete strip foundations ideal for most domestic and light commercial construction. Cost-effective solution for standard soil conditions.

  • Domestic construction
  • Load-bearing walls
  • Standard soil conditions
  • Cost-effective solution

Pad Foundations

Reinforced concrete pads for isolated loads such as columns and pillars. Perfect for steel frame buildings and structural support points.

  • Column support
  • Steel frame construction
  • Isolated loads
  • Reinforced concrete

Piled Foundations

Deep foundation systems for challenging ground conditions or heavy loads. Mini-piled and driven pile solutions for maximum structural integrity.

  • Poor ground conditions
  • Heavy structural loads
  • Deep foundation system
  • Maximum stability

Raft Foundations

Large concrete slabs distributing loads over wide areas. Ideal for weak soils or where settlement needs to be minimized across the structure.

  • Weak soil conditions
  • Large structural loads
  • Settlement prevention
  • Wide load distribution

Complete Groundworks Services

Site Excavation

Professional excavation services including bulk dig, foundation trenches, drainage runs, and site preparation using modern plant equipment.

Foundation Construction

All foundation types including strip, pad, piled, and raft foundations. Reinforced concrete work with structural steel reinforcement.

Drainage Systems

Surface water drainage, foul sewers, storm water management, and soakaway installations. Complete drainage solutions for all projects.

Driveways & Access

Concrete and block paved driveways, access roads, parking areas, and hard standings. Professional sub-base preparation and installation.

Patios & Paving

Natural stone patios, block paving, concrete slabs, and decorative paving. Expert installation with proper foundation preparation.

Retaining Walls

Concrete and block retaining walls, reinforced earth systems, and slope stabilization. Structural solutions for level changes.

Safety & Compliance

All groundworks operations conducted to the highest safety standards with full risk assessments, method statements, and insurance coverage. Our operators are CITB certified with current CSCS cards and plant operator certifications. We comply with CDM regulations and maintain comprehensive health and safety documentation for all projects.

Our Groundworks Process

Site Survey & Planning

  • Free Site Survey: Comprehensive assessment of ground conditions and access requirements
  • Soil Analysis: Ground investigation and soil testing where required for foundation design
  • Service Locations: Utility mapping and safe digging around existing services
  • Method Statements: Detailed work plans and risk assessments for safe execution
  • Fixed Price Quote: Comprehensive pricing with material quantities and plant costs

Excavation & Construction

  • Site Preparation: Vegetation clearance, topsoil strip, and level establishment
  • Precision Excavation: Accurate digging to design levels using laser control systems
  • Foundation Installation: Concrete pouring, reinforcement placement, and curing
  • Quality Control: Dimensional checks, compaction testing, and photographic records
  • Site Restoration: Landscaping, surface restoration, and waste removal

Site Survey

Ground investigation and planning

Professional Excavation

Precision digging and site preparation

Foundation Construction

Concrete work and reinforcement

Groundworks Services Across North West England

Manchester & Greater Manchester

Professional groundworks across Manchester City Centre, Didsbury, Altrincham, Stockport, Oldham, Bolton, and all Greater Manchester areas.

Liverpool & Merseyside

Expert groundworks contractors serving Liverpool, Wirral, Southport, Birkenhead, and the wider Merseyside metropolitan area.

Leeds & West Yorkshire

Comprehensive groundworks services throughout Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Wakefield, and the entire West Yorkshire region.

Cheshire

Quality groundworks across Chester, Warrington, Macclesfield, Crewe, and throughout the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

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