Excavation&SiteClearanceinBournemouth&Poole
The ground cleared, dug out and mucked away by the same qualified groundworkers who go on to build what sits on top of it.
- Cleared, dug out and mucked away by our own team
- CSCS, SSSTS and NVQ Level 2 qualified
- Site left level and clean, ready for the next trade
- 2 yearsWarranty on work
- Owner-ledOne team throughout
- In-houseBy our own team
- CSCS · SSSTS · NVQ 2Qualified team
What Site Clearance and Excavation Involves
Site clearance and excavation is the first stage of almost every groundworks job. Vegetation, an old surface or debris is cleared, then the ground is dug out to the depth and falls the next stage actually needs, whether that is a driveway, a patio, a foundation or a drainage run. It is a dig-out carried out by the same team that goes on to build what sits on top of it, using our own plant and operators rather than passing the digging to someone outside the job. Levels are set and compaction checked as we go, not left to whoever lays the finish afterwards. Muck away and spoil removal happen on the same visit, so the site is left level and clean rather than piled with arisings for somebody else to shift. It suits homeowners clearing a garden or frontage, landlords preparing a property, and builders or developers who need a plot handed back ready to work on.
How We Work: Excavation Contractors Who Do Their Own Digging
From an overgrown or unlevel plot to a clean, level site ready for what comes next.
011. Assess and Set Out
We walk the site with you, agree what needs clearing and work out the levels the finished ground needs to reach before anything is booked in.
022. Clear, Dig Out and Muck Away
Vegetation, debris or an old surface comes out, the ground is dug to depth by our own operators, and spoil is removed from site as we go rather than left in a pile.
033. Level, Compact and Hand Over
The site is left level, compacted to the depth the next trade needs, and clean, ready for foundations, a driveway, a patio or whatever comes next.
15+
Years in groundworks and landscaping
35 miles
Working radius from our Bournemouth base
Fixed price
Itemised and agreed before the machine arrives
Muck away
Priced into the dig, not added afterwards
What Is Included With Every Excavation and Clearance Job
The standard scope of a dig-out, whatever is going in afterwards.
Clearing the Ground
Vegetation, an old surface or debris cleared before digging starts, so the ground beneath can actually be assessed.
Excavation to Level
Ground dug out to the depth and falls the next stage needs, checked as we go rather than assumed from the surface.
Muck Away Included
Spoil removed from site as the job progresses, not left in a skip on the drive for you to arrange separately.
Digger Hire With Operator
Mini diggers and dumpers run by our own qualified operators, not hired out separately for someone else to drive.
Pricing
What Excavation and Site Clearance Costs
Priced by the dig and what comes off site
Clearance and excavation are priced on volume and on access. How much has to come out, what it is, whether a machine can reach it or it has to be barrowed, and how far the spoil then has to travel. We look at the site, work that out, and quote it in writing.
- What moves it: dig volume, spoil type, access for plant and tip distance
- Muck away priced in, so there is one figure rather than two
- Written and itemised before the machine arrives
How an Excavation and Clearance Job Runs
A fixed-price job from first visit to handover.
Site Visit and Assessment
We look at what needs clearing, the levels required, access for plant and where spoil will be taken from, before anything is booked in.
Fixed-Price Quote
An itemised quote before any digging starts, covering clearance, excavation and muck away, so the price does not move once the diggers are on site.
Clear, Dig Out and Hand Over
Site cleared, excavated to level and mucked away by our own team, with a walk-round at the end to confirm it is ready for the next stage.
Excavation and Clearance Work, Completed
A look at recent dig-outs and clearances across Bournemouth and Poole.
What Our Customers Say
These reviews are drawn from customers across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, covering the full range of groundworks, driveway, patio, landscaping and drainage work we take on.
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 👍
Groundworks We Take On
Excavation and ground clearance for homeowners, landlords and developers across Bournemouth and Poole.
Common Worries About a Dig-Out
What we do about the disruption before it happens, not after.
Will the site be left a mess?
Excavation is messy for a couple of days. Spoil is mucked away as we go rather than left piled on the drive, and the site is left tidy at the end of each working day, not just at the end of the job.
Can you get plant onto a tight site?
We use mini diggers and dumpers sized for a normal garden, driveway or side access, not machinery built for open ground, so access is checked and agreed with you before we quote.
What if the ground is not what it looks like on top?
Levels and ground conditions are checked as we dig, not assumed from the surface, so anything unexpected is dealt with on site before it becomes a problem for whatever trade follows us.
Excavation and Site Clearance Questions
What people usually ask before booking a dig-out.
Do you take the spoil away?
Yes. Muck away is included as part of the job, so spoil is removed from site as we go rather than left for you to arrange disposal of separately.
Do you do the digging yourselves?
Yes. Our own qualified operators clear and excavate the site using our own plant. It is not subbed out to a separate digger driver brought in for the day.
Will the site be left tidy?
Yes. Spoil is mucked away as the job progresses and the site is left level and clean at the end, with a walk-round before we consider the job finished.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Where excavation is part of a larger job, such as a driveway, patio or foundation, that finished work carries our 2-year workmanship warranty.
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 excavation and ground clearance is not quite what you need, these might be.
01Foundations & Footings
For builders, developers and homeowners extending, needing a plot dug, set out and handed back level for the next trade.
Learn more
02Drainage & Soakaways
For gardens that flood or puddle, with a soakaway sized from a proper test rather than guessed.
Learn more- 03
Commercial Groundworks
For builders and developers who need a groundworker they can hand a plot to.
Learn more
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Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a price. No pressure, no hard sell.
Prefer to talk? Call Four Groundworks & Landscaping on 07886 075828
Excavation and clearance from the last few months
Dig depth, how the spoil was handled and the state the site was left in. These go up on our Instagram while the work is running, not after it is tidied.
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