HomeAboutServices Areas We Cover Our WorkReviewsSpecialsContact07784 144802Free Estimate - Home - /Services - /Groundworks Contractors Crawley & West Sussex Groundworks & Foundation Specialists # Every Strong Build StartsBelow Ground — Get theFoundations Right First Burton Builds provides groundworks that set up every stage of your project on a stable, properly drained base. Foundations, excavation, drainage and site preparation done correctly from the start. Request a Free Estimate07784 144802 14+ Years ExperienceAll Ground TypesFully Insured 14+ Years Experience All Ground Types Fully Insured Drainage Solutions Written Guarantee ## What Our Groundworks Service Covers Groundworks are the foundation of every successful building project. Burton Builds delivers excavation, foundations, drainage, site clearance and ground preparation across Crawley, Horsham and West Sussex. We handle strip foundations, trench fill, pad foundations, soakaway installation, land drainage, service trenching, site levelling and sub-base preparation for all types of residential projects. This service is essential for extensions, driveways, patios, retaining walls and any project that requires stable ground preparation. ### Related Services - Extensions - Driveways - Patios & Paving - Bricklaying - Landscaping ### Areas We Cover CrawleyHorshamHaywards HeathEast GrinsteadBurgess HillRedhillReigateHorleyBrighton Our Work ## Foundation and Drainage Work From initial excavation through to compacted sub-base and drainage installation — we prepare the ground properly so every subsequent stage of the build performs as intended. ## What Goes Wrong Without Proper Groundworks The most expensive problems in construction start below ground. Inadequate foundations lead to settlement cracking, structural movement and costly remedial work. Poor drainage causes waterlogging, damp penetration and surface water damage that worsens over time and undermines adjacent structures. Skipping proper sub-base preparation for driveways and patios results in subsidence, cracking and surface failure within 2-3 years. Our Process ## How We Deliver Results, Every Single Time 1 ### Site Assessment We assess ground conditions, drainage requirements and access to plan the groundworks correctly. 2 ### Excavation Machine and hand excavation to the correct depth and dimensions for your project. 3 ### Drainage Land drains, soakaways and surface water drainage installed as required. 4 ### Foundation/Sub-base Concrete foundations or compacted aggregate sub-base installed to specification. 5 ### Verification Levels, compaction and drainage are verified before the next stage proceeds. Why It Matters ## The Benefits You Get When You Choose Burton Builds ### Stable Foundations Every build starts on properly designed and constructed foundations. ### Correct Drainage Water is managed away from structures and surfaces from day one. ### Prevents Future Problems Proper groundworks eliminate the most common and expensive building failures. ### Building Reg Compliance All foundation work meets building regulation requirements. ### Integrated Service Groundworks are coordinated with the overall project plan. ### Clean Site Management Excavated material is removed and the site is kept tidy throughout. ## Groundworks Methods and Technical Details Strip foundations are excavated to building control-approved depth — typically 1 metre minimum, deeper on clay soils — and filled with concrete to specification. Sub-base preparation for driveways uses MOT Type 1 aggregate compacted in layers to achieve the required bearing capacity. Soakaways are sized based on the impermeable area being drained and installed with appropriate aggregate and geotextile wrapping. We coordinate with building control inspectors for all foundation work, ensuring approvals at each critical stage. Want to discuss your project? Get in touch or call us on 07784 144802 for a free, no-obligation estimate. See our recent groundworks & foundation specialists projects or read Burton Builds customer reviews. FAQs ## Common Questions Answered ### svg]:rotate-180 py-3 text-left text-sm font-semibold text-card-foreground hover:no-underline md:py-4 md:text-base" data-radix-collection-item="">What groundworks do you provide? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-3 text-left text-sm font-semibold text-card-foreground hover:no-underline md:py-4 md:text-base" data-radix-collection-item="">Do you handle building control? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-3 text-left text-sm font-semibold text-card-foreground hover:no-underline md:py-4 md:text-base" data-radix-collection-item="">How deep do foundations need to be? ### svg]:rotate-180 py-3 text-left text-sm font-semibold text-card-foreground hover:no-underline md:py-4 md:text-base" data-radix-collection-item="">Can you install drainage? ## Need Groundworks Done Right? Book a free site assessment and get a clear price for your foundation, drainage or ground preparation project. 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