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Gabions
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Geotextiles
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Geogrids
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Cell webbs
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Grass grids
Earthworks, Structural and Foundation Services
Ground reinforcement
We offer advanced ground reinforcement solutions that enhance structural stability and support environmental sustainability. Our expertise includes the installation of gabions, geotextiles, geogrids, cell webs, and grass grids. These technologies are designed to prevent erosion, improve drainage, reduce construction depths, and promote natural vegetation, making them ideal for diverse construction and landscaping projects.
Site clearance
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Contaminated Soil Remediation
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Tree felling
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Stump removal
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Green waste
We provide comprehensive site clearance services, which include tree and shrubbery waste removal, roots, stumps and green waste. We are also familiar with working on brownfield sites, handling the disposal of contaminated soil, ensuring that the site is clean, clear, and compliant with environmental regulations. Works carried out in accordance with remediation and segregation strategies, with extensive records taken for planning compliance validation reports.
Groundworks
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Bulk excavation and earthworks
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Sub-base and topsoil filling
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On site crushing & recycling
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Underpinning
Our groundworks capability includes bulk excavation and earthworks to prepare the site. We offer sub-base and topsoil filling, utilizing crushing and recycling to manage materials efficiently. Our expertise also extends to underpinning existing structures, providing them with additional stability and support.
Insitu concrete and formwork & reinforcement
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Traditional foundations
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Groundbeams
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Isolated foundations and pads
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Pilecaps
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Retaining walls
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Columns
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Staircases
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Upstands
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Soffits
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Lift pits
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Grouting
We specialize in insitu concrete solutions, crafting durable structures like traditional foundations, ground beams, and pile caps. Our team constructs isolated foundations and pads, retaining walls, columns, staircases, upstands, soffits, lift pits, and grouting in bolts. This wide range of services ensures a strong base for any construction need.
Concrete Slabs
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Powerfloating
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Brush finish
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Tamp finish
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Coloured toppings
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Dustproofer, sealer, hardener
Our concrete slab services deliver high-quality finishes for all types of flooring requirements. Techniques include powerfloating for a smooth finish, brush finish for slip resistance, tamp finish for external yard environments, and colored toppings for aesthetic needs. We also apply dustproofers, sealers, and hardeners to enhance durability and maintenance.
Precast concrete
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Block & beam floors
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Retaining walls
We offer efficient and reliable precast concrete solutions, such as block and beam floors and retaining walls. These components are manufactured off-site under controlled conditions, providing faster construction times and reduced site disruption.
Concrete cutting
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Floor sawing
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Door openings
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Diamond drilling
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Bursting
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Crushing
Our concrete cutting services are precise and cater to various project needs. We provide floor sawing, create door openings, and perform diamond drilling. Advanced techniques like bursting and crushing are also available, allowing for structural modifications and demolition with minimal impact.
Drainage
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100mm – 1500mm pipework
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Concrete culverts
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Sewage treatment plants
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Rainwater harvesting tanks
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Oil separator tanks
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Precast soakaways
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Attenuation & soakaway crates
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Flow control valves
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Foul & storm pumps
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Grease traps
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Surface water channels
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CCTV, root cutting, lining, jetting.
We design and install comprehensive drainage systems ranging from simple pipework (100mm to 1500mm) to complex installations like concrete culverts, sewage treatment plants, and rainwater harvesting tanks. Our services also include the installation of oil separator tanks, precast soakaways, attenuation and soakaway crates, flow control valves, and various water management systems.
Insulation and Clayheave
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Cellcore clayheave protection
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Claymaster clayheave protection
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Underslab insulation
Our insulation and clayheave protection services are essential for managing the impact of expansive soils on structures. We implement advanced solutions to protect from heave caused by moisture changes, thus protecting foundations and underground facilities from potential damage due to soil volume changes.
Earthworks, Structural and Foundation Projects
Types of Projects
Between 1994 – 2024 we have constructed 64 schools & nurseries, 68 residential housing estates or flats, 27 hospitals and medical centres, 48 business parks / industrial complexes / retail developments, 15 military complexes, 26 sports / leisure / community centres, 14 churches, 11 colleges, 9 care homes, 2 hotels and many other sites as well.
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Schools & nurseries
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Hospitals and medical centres
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Residential housing estates / flats
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Business parks / industrial complexes / retail developments
Project numbers from 1994 to 2024
Amongst the more unusual developments, we have also built large animal shelter complexes, prisons, theatres, cinemas, police stations, bus depots, museums, garages / service stations, restaurants and large electrical substations.
We will be pleased to provide further job references and arrange site visits of past and present contracts to help in your selection process.
We are happy to price projects with a groundworks value in-between £50,000 – £1,000,000
Our trade areas
With our Head Office is Southampton, we serve the surrounding areas in Hampshire, and parts of Dorset, Surrey and West Sussex, including towns such as Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Guildford, Petersfield, Chichester.
Should you be considering a project slightly outside the scope of our normal trade area, please contact Phil Furnell at our head office to discuss in more detail.
Please note we do not cover the Isle of Wight.
