Trusted Foundation Contractor

25 Years of Proven Expertise In Construction

The Foundation Services We Offer

At TheGroundworkContractor, we offer a full range of Foundation Services tailored to your project size, budget, and build requirements. Explore our specialist services below:

Strip Foundations

Cost-effective and reliable for firm ground and smaller builds

What’s Included:

Site and soil condition inspection
Excavation of linear trenches along load-bearing walls
Pouring of reinforced concrete footings
Damp-proof membrane (DPM) installation if required
Starter brickwork (optional)
Compliance with Part A of Building Regulations

Best For: House extensions, garages, porches, and smaller structures on solid ground.

Raft Foundations

Full-coverage support for buildings on poor or uneven ground

What’s Included:

Ground levelling and hardcore sub-base preparation
Steel reinforcement mesh and bar placement
Pouring of a large concrete slab beneath the entire building
Thermal insulation and damp-proofing (as required)
Movement joint planning and formwork

Best For: Garden rooms, new builds, or developments on soft soil or high water tables.

Versatile groundwork for sheds, garden offices, workshops, or outdoor builds

What’s Included:

Site clearance and levelling
Sub-base (MOT type 1) compaction
Concrete slab pour to specified depth and size
Edge formwork and smooth trowel finish
Mesh reinforcement (if required)
Drainage falls or slope built in (where needed)

Best For: Sheds, home gyms, summerhouses, greenhouses, outdoor storage units, or hot tub bases.

Concrete Base

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Why Choose The Groundwork Contractor As Foundation Expert ?

Over 25 Years’ Experience – We’ve built foundations for everything from single-storey homes to multi-unit sites.

Tailored to Your Site – We assess soil type, load requirements, and building design before recommending the right foundation method.

End-to-End Service – From excavation and formwork to pouring, curing, and compliance – we handle it all.

Regulation-Ready – All work complies with Building Regulations and NHBC standards.

Fast Turnarounds – We understand the pressure of construction schedules and deliver on time, every time.

150+

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Happy clients

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Superb work from a Groundwork Company that really pays attention to detail—precise, professional, and exactly what we needed.

Laura S.

From excavation to drainage, this Groundwork Company handled our project smoothly and ahead of schedule

Emma R.

★★★★★

From excavation to drainage, this Groundwork Company handled our project smoothly and ahead of schedule.

The Groundwork Company delivered excellent groundwork for our extension. A truly professional Groundwork Company—punctual, tidy, and reassuring throughout.