What this work involves
Establish existing service routes, levels, ground conditions and access before planning excavation.
- Excavation boundaries
- Removal and reuse of soil
- Levels and surrounding connections
Use the following design considerations when coordinating this service with a wider project. Agree which parts apply to your request.
Assess structural elements before finalising renovation phases.
What the drawing needs to explain
Create a phase drawing with three colours: repair now, improve later and investigate first. Mark where phases meet, such as roof edges, service routes and finished floors.
Decide this before construction
Address assessed causes of defects before new finishes conceal them. Plan comfort measures together with ventilation and necessary access to building services.
Cost factors for this service
Costs depend on soil volume, access and disposal arrangements. Ask for the scope and selected specification to be described separately.
Bring this to the discussion
Photographs of the existing situation, available drawings and your requirements for groundworks & site preparation. Identify the elements that should remain.
Questions about the work
What should I discuss before arranging groundworks & site preparation?
Even a small extension may need groundworks. Foundation design, existing landscaping and service routes determine the extent.
The design situations here illustrate choices; they are not completed projects or a diagnosis of your property.