Groundworks and drainage in Bedfordshire
Excavation, drainage, foundations, footings and earth moving for homes and small commercial sites.
- Excavation
- Digging out for drives, patios, bases and trenches, with the spoil taken away.
- Drainage
- Channel drains, soakaways and permeable build-ups that deal with rainwater on your own land.
- Foundations and footings
- Dug to the depth and width set by your plans or your building control officer.
- Earth moving and levelling
- Reshaping ground, setting levels and clearing a site so the next trade can start.
Why drainage comes first
Most driveway and patio problems are water problems. We look at where rainwater will go before we set any levels. The aim is to keep it on your land, away from the house, and moving to a drain, soakaway or planted area.
For front gardens, the rules in England favour permeable surfaces, or drainage to a lawn or border. Our planning guide explains how.
Groundworks in practice
Photos from our own jobs: drain connections, repairs and ground prepared for new surfaces.
Have a groundworks job in mind?
Send us the address, a few photos and your plans if you have them. We will visit and send a written quote.