Groundworks Cost Guide

Foundations, drainage and excavation guide prices.

Groundworks costs depend on soil conditions, depth, access and drainage requirements.

Investment ranges by project type

Drainage run

Standard domestic

£1,200 – £2,800

New drainage with connections as required.

  • Excavation
  • Pipe install
  • Backfill
  • Testing

Foundations

Extension footings

£2,800 – £6,500

Dig, concrete and DPC to engineer spec.

  • Excavation
  • Concrete pour
  • Building Control

Sub-base

Drive / patio base

£900 – £2,200

Excavation, membrane and compacted sub-base.

  • Dig out
  • Sub-base
  • Compaction
  • Waste removal

What affects your price

Access

Property access and parking affect programme and labour.

Specification

Material and finish choices affect total investment.

Compare like for like: Compare quotations on scope and specification, not headline price alone.

Price guide FAQs

Do you provide fixed prices?

Yes. Following a survey we provide a fixed-price quotation with clear scope.

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