CommercialGroundworksinBournemouth&Poole
Groundworks for builders and developers, set out, dug and poured to the drawings, with muck away and plant handled in-house.
- Turns up on the date agreed
- Leaves a clean plot for the next trade
- Set out and poured to the drawings, ready for inspection
- 2 yearsWarranty on work
- Owner-ledOne team throughout
- In-houseBy our own team
- CSCS · SSSTS · NVQ 2Qualified team
What Commercial Groundworks Covers
Commercial groundworks is the dig-and-build stage under everything else: site clearance, foundations, footings, drainage and connections, done to the drawings before the next trade arrives. It suits builders, extension contractors and small developers who need a groundworker they can hand a plot to and get it back level, clean and ready. The same team that sets out the job digs it, pours it and hands it over, rather than a landscaping job that only looks after what sits on top.
How We Handle a Commercial Groundworks Job
From drawings to a level plot ready for the next trade.
- 01
Drawings and Site Visit
We look at the drawings and the site, then set out the job so it starts in exactly the right place.
02Dig, Muck Away and Inspection
The plot is dug to depth, spoil taken away, and the ground checked before anything gets poured.
03Pour, Finish and Hand Over
Foundations, floor slabs and drainage are poured, finished and the services put in, then the plot is handed back level and clean for the next trade.
15+
Years in groundworks and landscaping
35 miles
Working radius from Bournemouth
Per plot
Priced and programmed off the drawings
5
Trade tickets and qualifications held
What's Included on a Commercial Groundworks Job
Handled in-house, not subbed out to whoever is free that week.
Foundations and Footings
Dug to depth and poured to the drawings, for extensions, new builds and ground beams.
Drainage and Soakaways
Runs, soakaways and connections sized and installed, with percolation testing where the ground needs it.
Site Clearance and Muck Away
Clearance, excavation and spoil removal handled in-house, so nothing sits on site waiting for a skip.
Plant Hire with Operator
Mini digger and dumper work with an operator, on the days your programme needs it.
Pricing
What Commercial Groundworks Costs
Priced and programmed off the drawings
Commercial and developer work is quoted per plot, from the drawings and a site visit. Depths, muck away volumes, drainage runs and plant time are set by the plot rather than by a rate card. You get an itemised price and a programme you can book the following trades against.
- Quoted from the drawings and a site visit, per plot
- Muck away, plant and drainage priced in, not added later
- Itemised, so you can see what each element costs
How a Commercial Groundworks Job Runs
Priced and programmed from the drawings, not guessed on the day.
Drawings, Site Visit and Set Out
We work from your drawings, visit the site and set out the job so digging starts in the right place.
Dig, Muck Away and Inspection
The plot is dug to depth, spoil removed and the ground checked before anything is poured.
Pour, Finish and Hand Over
Foundations, slabs, drainage and services are finished and the plot is handed back level and clean, on the date agreed.
Commercial Groundworks, Done In-House
Foundations, drainage and site clearance for builders and developers around Bournemouth and Poole.
What Our Customers Say
These reviews come from customers across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, covering the full range of work we do.
Grace Sibley
Jacc and his team did a full patio renovation for us inclusive of sorting out some significant drainage problems. Jacc and his team have been professional through out and provided a high quality service even through some significantly challenging weather. I cannot fault them at all. Jacc and Jordan went above and beyond for us and despite it being 37 degrees carried on grafting to get us a usable patio before our sons 1st birthday. The work was efficient, they kept the place tidy with waste removal being organised within 48 hours of it being produced I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Four Ground for your upcoming landscape/ground works project.
Asa Parker
I'm very happy with the work Jacc and this team have done. They removed the old driveway and previous concrete pads, before levelling and laying a new larger reinforced concrete slab and block paving driveway. Jacc was very helpful throughout.
Chris Lynch
We used Jacc and his team to lay the foundations and over site for a single story extension. After getting plenty of quotes he was very competitive and his enthusiasm and communication was exceptional. Our plan is to have Jacc back to complete our patio area and ground drainage - he's trustworthy, reliable and has a fantastic attitude - something that we've realised is really hard to come by in the building trade. Thanks so much Jacc and team!
A.G Reeks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Friendly & Honest Excellent service from start to finish. The drainage work was explained clearly, priced fairly, and completed efficiently. The lads were polite, hardworking, and respectful of the property. It's refreshing to deal with a company you can trust. Would definitely use again.
Rachel
We are so pleased with all the work we have had done - our back garden was a total mess, but the guys completely transformed it with a brilliant new concrete area and some lovely planters. They even sorted out and tidied our front drive with a temporary fix, which has given the whole house a massive face-lift. The whole team were so friendly and down-to-earth. Big shout-out to Jacc as well, who was always around for a chat whenever we had any questions. Honestly couldn't recommend them enough if you need a landscaping company for gardens or driveways.
jeff sullivan
After being let down at the last minute by another landscaper, Jacc was recommended to me. I messaged and received a prompt reply. Jacc visited to give a quote and start date. He arrived when expected to start on a new patio, whilst he was working, I asked for a quote for new concrete fence posts and panels, again I was happy with the quote and it could be done at the same time, result... Its now all completed, I'm impressed with the new patio and fence, jacc was professional and takes pride in his work, his easy to get on with and very approachable. Highly recommended, and thanks again Jacc 👍
Recent Groundworks
A sample of the groundworks and civils sites we have worked on.
Concerns on a Commercial Site
The questions builders and developers ask before booking a groundworks subcontractor.
Will this hold up the rest of the build?
We set out and dig to depth first, then pour and finish so the plot is level and ready for the next trade on the date we agree. If something changes on site, we tell you before it costs you time.
Will it pass inspection?
Foundations and drainage are dug and poured to the drawings, with steel and shuttering where the design calls for it, so the job is ready for building control the first time.
What happens to the spoil?
Muck away is handled in-house, so there is no third party to chase and no spoil left sitting on site.
Choosing a Groundworks Subcontractor for Your Development
Commercial groundworks covers the stage under everything else: site clearance, foundations, footings, drainage and utility connections, kerbing and edging, retaining structures and ground beams, all done to the drawings before the next trade arrives on site.
The person doing the digging matters as much as the drawings. A groundworks subcontractor who is a qualified groundworker sets levels, falls and drainage the way the design calls for, rather than a landscaper who has picked the work up on the job. That is the difference between a plot that's ready for building control first time and one that isn't.
Drainage and soakaways are sized from a percolation test rather than guessed, which matters where building control or a septic system sign-off depends on it. Muck away and plant hire with an operator are handled in-house too, so a developer or main contractor has one firm to deal with rather than three.
Commercial Groundworks Questions
What builders and developers ask before booking us in.
Can you start when I need you, and will you actually turn up?
We turn up on the date we agree and tell you if anything changes, because holding up your programme costs you money we would rather not cause.
Can you handle the muck away and the plant?
Yes. Muck away, spoil removal and plant hire with an operator are all handled in-house, so there is no third party to chase.
Will the foundations pass building control inspection?
Foundations are set out and dug to the drawings, with steel and shuttering where the design calls for it, so the job is ready for inspection first time.
Do you provide drainage and soakaway sign-off for building control?
Where the job needs it, drainage and soakaways are sized from a percolation test and installed with the paperwork building control asks for.
What qualifications and accreditations do you hold?
CSCS, Street Works (NRSWA), SSSTS and NVQ Level 2, alongside a Diploma in Groundworks. The business is an approved Checkatrade member and holds Google Guaranteed status, with over 15 years in the industry behind it.
Other Groundworks Services
If you searched for something more specific, these are the pages for it.
01Foundations and Footings
Footings, oversite concrete and reinforced bases for extensions and new builds.
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02Drainage and Soakaways
Drainage runs, soakaways and connections, sized and installed to match the ground.
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03Percolation Testing
Trial pits and percolation testing to size a soakaway or support a septic sign-off.
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Commercial Groundworks Across Bournemouth and Poole
Working with builders and developers across the wider patch too.
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Foundations, drainage and commercial groundworks across Poole, from Sandbanks developments to established streets further out.
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Groundworks and drainage preparation for extensions, new builds and developer plots around Ferndown.
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Foundations and civils for builders and small developers working around Wimborne Minster.
Wimborne Minster coverageGet a free quote
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Commercial groundworks from the last few months
Access, programme and working around the other trades on site are what these jobs turn on. We post them to our Instagram as the work goes on.
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