Every good build starts with good groundwork. Evergreen Gardeners provide groundworks in Guildford and across Surrey for homeowners, builders and developers: excavation, foundations, drainage and sub-bases, done accurately and to the levels your project needs.
Whether you're adding an extension, putting in a new driveway or preparing a garden for landscaping, we make sure the ground is properly prepared before anything is built on it.
Our groundwork services
- Site clearance and strip-out. See site clearance
- Excavation and reduced-level digs
- Foundations and footings for extensions, walls and garden buildings. See foundations
- Drainage: foul and surface water drainage, channel drains and connections. See drainage solutions
- Soakaways for roof and surface water. See soakaways
- Sub-bases for driveways, patios and paths
- Concrete bases and slabs. See concrete bases
- Trenching for services. See trenching
Ground conditions around Guildford
Ground conditions change quickly around Guildford: chalk to the north and east, sandy greensand to the south towards Godalming, and clay in the low-lying areas and the Weald towards Cranleigh. Clay shrinks and swells with the seasons and needs deeper foundations near trees, while sandy ground drains freely but needs careful compaction. We plan the groundwork around what we find on site.
Working with builders and homeowners
We work directly for homeowners and as a groundworks subcontractor for builders and developers on residential and commercial projects. We follow approved drawings and Building Control requirements and keep the site safe, tidy and secure.
We work across Guildford, Godalming, Woking and Cranleigh, plus the villages in between.
Frequently asked questions
What does groundworks include?
Groundworks covers everything below finished ground level before building or landscaping: clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage, service trenches and sub-bases.
Do I need Building Control approval?
Foundations and drainage for extensions and new buildings usually need Building Regulations approval. We can work with your architect, builder or Building Control officer so inspections happen at the right stages.
Can you remove the excavated soil?
Yes, we arrange muck-away by grab lorry, tipper or skip as part of the job.
For a free, no-obligation quote for groundworks in Guildford, call Evergreen Gardeners on 07383 778366 or send us a message. We'll arrange a visit, talk through what you need and give you a clear written price.
