Expert groundworks advice, cost guides, and industry insights from our Hampshire team.
What the law says about Japanese knotweed on a building plot, how far it spreads, who does what, the options before you dig, and…
What the August 2026 NPPF means for surface water on small sites, the drainage hierarchy, infiltration testing on Hampshire ground, attenuation and maintenance.
When you need water company approval to connect to the public sewer, how Southern Water’s Section 106 process works, 2026/27 fees and who does…
What changes when a plot slopes: cut and fill, retaining structures, planning and Building Regs, party wall notices, drainage and where the cost goes.
A practical pre-pour guide to formation, drainage, formwork, reinforcement, access, concrete placement and curing for reinforced concrete slabs.
What does a groundworks contractor do? A clear Hampshire guide to site preparation, excavation, foundations, drainage, concrete and external works.
What is muck away? A Hampshire groundworks guide to spoil removal, soil classification, your legal duty of care, disposal costs and how to bring…
Planning new estate roads or highway works in Hampshire? Learn how Section 38 and Section 278 agreements affect groundworks, drainage, kerbs and surfacing.
Building near trees in Hampshire? Learn how clay soil, tree species, root zones and Building Control affect foundation depth and groundworks costs.
Planning a new driveway in Hampshire? Learn how drainage, permeable surfacing, soakaways and dropped kerb permissions affect your project before work starts.
Planning an extension in Hampshire? Learn when you need a Southern Water build over agreement, how the 3 metre rule works, and what to…
Setting Realistic Expectations One of the first questions any homeowner or builder asks when planning a construction project is: how long will the groundworks…
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