Ground works

At Countryside Builders, our groundworks services are built on experience, adaptability, and a commitment to quality. We handle every aspect of site preparation, investigation, and structural support—delivering solutions for both large-scale projects and confined, detail-oriented work.

What We Offer

• Trial Pit Investigations:
  We carry out trial pit investigations using auger heads, ditching buckets, or hand tools, depending on the site’s needs. Whether it’s carefully lifting a patio slab to check foundation depths or investigating contamination near existing structures, our team adapts to each situation. We excel in working within tight or landscaped spaces, using a conscientious approach to minimize disruption while gathering the information you need.
• Excavations & Grading:
  Our expertise covers all types of excavations and grading, from removing shallow layers over large areas to deep excavations for contaminated ground or foundation trenches. We handle everything from simple trenching for service installations to complex site grading, always ensuring that waste soils are managed responsibly—whether that means relocating them to holding areas or arranging for proper disposal. Our qualified dumper operators ensure efficient material movement throughout the process.
• Floor Installation & Building Support:
  We have extensive experience in both retrofitting floors into existing properties and installing new floors in new builds, always to building control specifications. Our services include:
  • Block and Beam Floor Installation:
    Laying Type 1 sub-base, installing gas membranes or damp-proof courses, insulation, and finishing with concrete pours for robust, compliant floors.
  • Structural Steel Installation:
    Installing steel supports for load-bearing walls, chimneys, and other key features, including needle beams, strongboys, and acrow props. We follow structural engineers’ specifications to ensure safety and stability, supporting everything from retaining walls to complex internal alterations.

Why Choose Us?

At Countryside Builders, we are confident and qualified groundworks specialists. Our team is skilled in both machinery and hand excavation techniques, experienced in contamination investigations and remediation, and fully qualified in all aspects of floor and structural support installation. We are committed to safety, compliance, and minimal site disruption—delivering groundworks services you can trust, tailored to your property, your project, and your peace of mind.

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