Groundworks in Purley, Caterham and the Neighbouring Surrey Area
With over five decades of shared experience, Johns Groundwork Services Ltd caters to small domestic landscapes and more elaborate commercial venues. Our Caterham-based groundwork contractors employ proven techniques for groundworks in and around Purley, ensuring redevelopments receive the very best of care.We can liaise with local authorities, supply landscaping materials for the project and always work to the agreed-upon timeframes. Our process involves compliance with health and safety regulations, which guarantees a safer environment for all concerned.
- Site surveys, risk assessments and a free quotation
- Operated mini digger hire for quick earthmoving
- Regular updates with excellent communication
- Drainage preparation for general, surface and foul water
- Concrete bases, footings and foundations installed
- Bulk excavations, hard landscaping and more besides
Based in Caterham, we manage groundworks projects all over Purley and Surrey. Our groundwork contractors hold CSCS cards, take part in regular training and arrive fully insured up to £5million – ensuring your peace of mind no matter the challenge.
Groundworks | From Excavations to Foundation Laying
Using mini digger vehicles, our groundwork contractors can perform earthworks in a fraction of the time it may otherwise take. These diggers keep costs down and let us move freely around hard access areas.
Excavations - All groundworks in Caterham, Oxted, East Grinstead and the Purley area begin with excavation, and a prompt service ensures all following tasks stay on schedule. We clear the waste from the site as needed, allowing for new foundations and substrate layers. Although we’re always happy to take on small landscaping projects, we also carry out bulk excavations for commercial sites.
Drainage Preparation - Good drainage prevents soil erosion that may cause a substructure to become sodden, in turn losing its load-bearing strength. Our groundwork contractors understand the need for efficient drainage. We lay the pipework for foul and surface water drainage, so your upcoming build in Oxted, East Grinstead, Caterham, Purley or Surrey has the protection it deserves.
Foundations - Groundworks don’t just involve digging and earth moving. It’s an exact science that includes laying foundations with the proper load-bearing capacity. We perform raft, strip, piled and trenchfill foundations to suit your requirements. See below for a quick look at what makes these different.
- Raft foundations act like a wooden raft on water. It spreads the weight over a wide surface area, which reduces ground pressure accordingly.
- Strip foundations offer continuous support for load-bearing walls. Our experts make sure the width of the strip provides the needed stability.
- Trenchfill foundations fill the excavated space with concrete. Clients in Caterham, Oxted, East Grinstead and the Purley area often appreciate the speed that comes with trenchfill groundworks.
- Piled foundations push through weakened strata to spread the weight to the stronger rock or soil below.
For fast, professional groundworks anywhere in the Surrey county, don’t hesitate to speak with our trusted groundwork contractors. We pride ourselves on competitive pricing but never compromise on care in earthmoving, drainage or foundation work.