Groundworks in Guildford, Basingstoke and all Surrounding Hampshire and Surrey Areas
The success of any project in Hampshire or Surrey will owe much to the final standard of preparation and, in terms of construction and landscaping work, it is the groundworks phase that gets things off to the best possible start. At Novu Lux Homes Ltd, we offer a range of site preparation services to fulfil the needs of our clients in Basingstoke, Guildford and all areas near Farnham.
Groundworks is a phrase that encompasses several trade skillsets and refers to the work undertaken at ground and below-ground level to facilitate work on a building and construction project, or for landscaping development.
This service consists of the following:
- Land and Site Clearances
- Bulk Excavation
- Ground Preparation
- Trenching Work
- Drainage Installation
- Footings and Foundations
Novu Lux Homes Ltd specialises in the construction of property extensions so a groundworks and drainage service is an important part of the process. The integrity of a build will only be as good as the preparation that goes into the ground. Projects begin with a detailed site investigation to establish the soil conditions, geology, topography and previous uses of a proposed site.
With the conditions established, we implement the following procedures:
Site Clearances
Land that hasn’t been developed will often be covered with debris, scrub or other forms of vegetation. A site clearance is the first phase of a project in Basingstoke, Guildford or the surrounding areas where our personnel uplift and remove materials to leave the land clear for further development.
Because Novu Lux Homes Ltd is a licensed waste carrier, we can remove the uplifted debris from site and transport it to a transfer station for recycling.
Bulk Excavation
Using heavy plant and machinery, the next step of the groundworks phase is to excavate in bulk based on the specification of the project. If the required work needs to be done in a space with tight access, we use mini diggers and hand tools to uplift all forms of spoil, including concrete, rubble and soil.
The removed materials undergo sorting at licensed facilities where they are then separated and made available for resale as recycled aggregates.
Ground Preparation
Next, Novu Lux Homes Ltd prepares the ground prior to installing the drainage and laying the foundations. Trenching plays a significant role in this phase and creates a route for underground utilities as well as a template for footings and foundations. Again, our company can manage any waste generated.
Should the soil need lateral support to improve stability, our team can build retaining brick walls to prevent erosion and keep the groundworks stable.
Drainage Installation
To enable foul drainage management and surface water runoff, The team at Novu Lux Homes Ltd installs drainage systems and soakaways. This is a critical step that will stop the site from becoming waterlogged, and one which will be especially important to prevent any potential delays to a building project.
If required to, our personnel can make a connection to a mains sewer system and will gain prior approval for this from your local water authority.
Footings and Foundations
The last phase of a groundworks service in Basingstoke, Guildford or locations in Hampshire or Surrey is to integrate footings or foundations up to the damp proof course (DPC). We can lay mat, pile, strip or trench-fill foundations to the required specification so that the ground can absorb a build’s weight load.
Our objective here is to provide the project with a firm structural base that will stop a building or extension from shifting or sinking after construction.