Site Ready Groundworks & External Works
Small to medium groundworks and external works across London and surrounding areas.
What We Offer
Below is a breakdown of the practical groundworks and external works A&C Groundworks Ltd undertakes across London and surrounding areas.
Concrete Bases and Slab Works
We carry out concrete bases, slab works and shallow foundation preparation for domestic, commercial and contractor led projects.
Typical works include:
Concrete bases
Slab preparation and reinstatement
Shallow foundation preparation
Pad preparation where specified
Blinding and membrane preparation
Basic formwork and shuttering for simple concrete works
Mesh or reinforcement placement to drawings or specification
Concrete placement and finishing
Structural design and engineering calculations are provided by others.
Private Drainage Works
We carry out private foul and surface water drainage works as part of groundworks, refurbishment and external works packages.
Typical works include:
Trenching for private drainage runs
Pipe bedding and laying
Surface water drainage
Private foul drainage alterations
Chambers and manholes
Soakaways where specified
Backfilling and reinstatement
Internal drainage trenching and reinstatement where required
We do not undertake live utility connections, adopted highway works, public sewer connections or drainage design unless carried out by suitably qualified appointed specialists.
Paving and External Works
We deliver paving and external works connected to groundworks, drainage and site preparation.
Typical works include:
Block paving
Slab paving
Paths, patios and driveways
Kerb laying and edging
Concrete bases
Fencing and boundary works
Small external walls and making good where specified
Reinstatement after excavation or drainage works
We prepare the base, check levels, manage falls and leave the area clean and ready for use.
Internal Slab Repair and Reinstatement
We support refurbishment and live environment projects where internal groundworks, slab repair or drainage alterations are required.
Typical works include:
Internal breakout and preparation
Slab repair and concrete reinstatement
Screed preparation and localised making good
Internal drainage trenching and reinstatement
Phased or out of hours works where agreed
Clean working practices around finished or occupied areas
Subcontract Labour and Site Support
We provide practical site support for builders and contractors where our scope, training and competence are suitable for the works required.
Typical support includes:
Groundworks labour and site preparation Excavation support,paving and external works support
Drainage trenching and reinstatement support
Concrete preparation and placement support
Dumper operation where a competent carded operator is assigned
Work under principal contractor supervision where required
All site support is subject to suitable RAMS, induction, PPE, site rules and agreed scope.
Who We Work With
We support residential, commercial and contractor led projects across London and surrounding areas.
Recent work includes:
Refurbishment and external works projects
Council and housing related works
Multi trade sites requiring coordination and clean handover
Private domestic works including paving, drainage and concrete preparation
We integrate into site teams, follow site requirements and keep work moving with clear communication.
When You Work With Us
You can expect:
Clear communication and no chasing
Agreed scope before work begins
Clean and organised working areas
RAMS available where required
Variations raised clearly before proceeding where possible
A team that takes responsibility for its work
Certified & Site-Ready Team
CHAS approved contractor with a site ready team. Our workforce holds CSCS/GQA labourer cards, NPORS plant operation where applicable, PPE awareness, IOSH trained leadership and SSSTS/SMSTS site management training. RAMS, COSHH assessments and site documentation available where required.
Who We’re Right For
We are a strong fit if you need:
A homeowner who values clean work and clear timelines
A builder needing dependable site support
A contractor requiring reliable labour support
A landlord needing practical external works or reinstatement
A site manager who wants clear communication and fewer issues to chase
We are not the cheapest, and we do not aim to be. We are the team you bring in when the work needs to be carried out properly, cleanly and within agreed scope.
Our Process – How We Work
Practical Groundworks
Delivered with site safety awareness, RAMS where required, and a focus on organised, consistent execution.
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Send us your project details, photos, drawings or scope of works, and we will confirm whether the work fits our capability.