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  • Central Plant Hire
    4.9
    Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Holmbush Farm Crawley Road Faygate Horsham West Sussex, Horsham, RH12 4SE, GB

    Central Plant Hire is a leading provider of plant and digger hire in West Sussex and Surrey. We offer a wide range of equipment to suit all your needs, from mini diggers to dumpers and attachments. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality equipment and service. Our team is experienced and knowledgeable, and we are always happy to answer your questions. We offer competitive rates and flexible hire options to suit your budget. We are proud to be a local business, and we are committed to supporting our community. We are a member of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and we are fully insured.

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  • T King & Son Groundwork Ltd
    Gentles Lane, Passfield, Liphook, GU30 7RY, GB

    T. King & Son (Groundworks) Ltd: Your Trusted Groundworks Partner in Hampshire For over 50 years, T. King & Son (Groundworks) Ltd has been a leading provider of groundworks services in Liphook, Hampshire. We've built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional quality and efficiency, earning the trust of countless satisfied customers. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every project we undertake, from residential to commercial groundworks and maintenance. We understand that construction work can be disruptive, which is why we prioritize minimizing disruption and delivering projects on time and within budget. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing a seamless and hassle-free experience for our clients. Whether you're building your dream home, expanding your business, or need reliable commercial maintenance, T. King & Son (Groundworks) Ltd is your trusted partner. We're committed to exceeding your expectations and delivering results that stand the test of time.

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  • M.G Construction Limited
    Findon Court, Findon Road, Findon, BN14 0RA, GB

    YOUR LOCAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS MG Construction offers reliable services of high quality at an affordable price. With more than 20 years of experience, we cover everything from new home builds to hard landscaping. If you need a dependable team of builders to assist on a project in the West Sussex area, look no further than MG Construction. Located in Worthing, we can easily access all parts of the county including Lancing and Steyning. Leave structural work, property refurbishments and home renovations in our capable hands, or add extra living space to a home with one of our property extensions, loft conversions or garage conversions. The choice is always up to you. MG Construction offers a project management service where we handle all aspects of the job from the conceptual stages through to handover. We can supply your project with builders, carpenters and all manual trades, which helps us maintain tight control over who is onsite and what happens onsite. All work undertaken complies with the current UK Building Regulations, and we trade with appropriate levels of employer and public liability insurance. Please contact us to arrange a survey, consultation and written quotation.

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  • JPG groundworks
    Worthing, GB

    About JPG JPG Groundworks was established in the year 2000, initially focusing on domestic groundworks and building projects. Over the past decade, we have transitioned our expertise predominantly towards agricultural and estate groundwork projects. This includes the construction of new buildings, building conversions, and comprehensive refurbishments. We take pride in our modern fleet of well-maintained excavators, dumpers, rollers, and other essential equipment. Our commitment lies in delivering a competitive and professional package tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Our service area encompasses West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, and parts of East Sussex.

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  • Astra Demolition
    5
    Worthing, GB

    Durable demolition services Are you looking to dismantle your old building? Astra Demolition provides a range of demolition and excavation services in removing buildings, walls, fencing or any other structure you wish to dismantle. Receive a free of charge quote from us today. Helping you remove unwanted and old building materials Astra Demolition can help with demolition on any scale. Our efficient and hassle-free demolition services can dismantle your old construction work and lead the way for your new project. With our comprehensive fleet of excavators and the ability to handle any scale of work, we can successfully perform your demolishing requirements. From concrete crushing to soft strip demolition, you can rely on us to carry out a thorough and neat job. Your building demolition specialist in Sussex At Astra Demolition, we are committed to delivering you excellent results. The benefits of our demolition services include: Competitive prices Range of excavators (with both grapple and hydraulic breaker attachments) Fully insured work Recycling of all site clearance Undertaking both industrial and domestic work Expertise gained from over 30 years' industry experience Complete demolition services Local demolition contractors in and around West Sussex Choose us for top-quality demolition and excavation services throughout Sussex, including: Bognor Regis Worthing Chichester Crawley Brighton Haywards Heath Horsham Astra Demolition provides top-quality building demolition services at affordable prices across Sussex. Call us on 01903 766 376 for any dismantling or excavation requirements today.

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  • Arundels Construction
    5
    13 The Cape, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6PL, GB

    Arundels Construction Ltd Based in West Sussex, Arundels Construction Ltd has built a lasting reputation as a company of general and new home builders. With high-end services and an attractive pricing policy that can’t be beaten by any of our competitors, we transform properties in Bognor Regis, Chichester, Worthing and locations across the surrounding areas. About Arundel Builders With a sizeable portfolio of repeat customers who trust our general and new home builders completely, Arundels Construction Ltd will deliver a stress-free project to exceed your expectations. The procurement of quality materials from a trusted supplier network, coupled with our ability to take on installation and electrical work, has seen our company build a first-class reputation for its standards of workmanship and approach to superior customer service. We carry the required liability insurances, offer guarantees of between 15 and 25 years on our completed work, and have a perfect “10” rating on the Checkatrade website where our own customers review our projects. What Sets Us Apart Where we differ from other builders is in our ability to manage a project from the design stage all the way through to completion. Arundels Construction Ltd can include architectural work, engineering calculations and private building inspections in your package, which we adapt to your personal requirements.

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  • Dancy Building Contractors Limited
    5
    Unit 1, The Old Dairy, Steyning, BN44 3DZ, GB

    Dancy Building Contractors: Modern Building, Traditional Values Dancy Building Contractors is a reputable and experienced building company based in Steyning, West Sussex. We are committed to delivering high-quality building services with a focus on traditional values and modern construction techniques. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, ensuring your project is completed to the highest standards. We understand that building projects can be complex and require careful planning and execution. That's why we take a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to understand their needs and vision. We provide clear communication, transparent pricing, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget. Whether you're planning a home extension, loft conversion, or a complete new build, Dancy Building Contractors has the expertise and experience to handle your project with confidence. We are proud of our reputation for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Contact us today to discuss your building project and let us help you bring your vision to life.

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  • Horsham Landscaping Specialists
    5
    Horsham, GB

    About Us Horsham Landscaping Specialists was founded by our owner, James. With over a decade of experience in the industry, James possesses a deep passion and keen eye for detail when it comes to garden design and construction. Our entire company is built upon a team with a strong work ethic and a shared passion for landscaping, always striving to deliver the highest quality results. This dedication has fueled our rapid growth, allowing us to assemble a team of dedicated landscapers serving both residential and commercial clients across the UK. Based in the Surrey Hills, Horsham, we proudly serve customers in the local and surrounding areas, including Crawley, Haywards Heath, Kilwood Vale, Billingshurst, Gatwick, London, Brighton, and Worthing. We undertake all aspects of hard landscaping, including retaining walls, patios, driveways (block, loose stone, resin), decking, and specialize in artificial grass.

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  • The Digger Man
    5
    Worthing, GB

    WELCOME TO THE DIGGER MAN Your Local excavating company Looking for a contractor to tackle a large-scale remodeling project, small garden alterations, groundwork for extensions, someone to help you create your own driveway or patio? The Digger Man is the best Excavating Contractor in Sussex, offering clients professional, reliable and safe contracting services. Whatever your needs thediggerman can help you and at a price that is unbeatable. Call me today and give your space the transformation it needs.

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  • TT Driveways.
    5
    Littlehampton, GB

    TT Driveways guarantee a quality finish, reliability and competitive pricing. With over 25 years in the industry, our experienced team have earned a widespread reputation for delivering excellent results on time and in budget across Southern England. CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Services We Offer DRIVEWAYS TT Driveways handle all forms of surfacing, including tarmac asphalt, kerbing and paving and decorative stone. We reinforce with the full range of groundworks to ensure a professional long-lasting construction, from excavation to drainage.From large-scale car parks, roads or footpaths to quality driveways or patios for your home, our team are expert in machine-laid and hand-laid techniques to manage any assignment. PATIOS We provide residential and commercial patio paving services. We have the experience to help you select a modern or traditional garden patio or garden paving design that will enhance your home and garden. BRICKWORK Our expertise at TT Driveways in building traditional or modern brickworks has enhanced many property developments and residential gardens. We can provide a range of natural stones for stone walling and rockeries, cobbled paths, yards and driveways and can supply and work in a wide rage of natural stone for any landscaping. Whether you want to add dry stone walling to your garden, create a rock garden, rockery or stone cobbled, call us to discuss your garden design ideas. FENCING Trellis, overlapping or durable close board fence panels in a variety of sizes and finishes. Palisade, picket fencing, wave top and other decorative top finishes. Custom-designed styles in a variety of materials including hardwood, wrought iron and steel, post and wire stock fencing. LANDSCAPING We can provide a range of innovative garden ideas for you to develop your own small or large garden plan or landscape design. This can include concept drawings, patio designs, decking, lighting, paving, pathways, garden structures, water features and planting. We have good relationships with a number of local garden designers and landscape architects, working with them on a regular basis, to create beautiful award winning garden landscaping projects. If you have a garden design and would like us to quote for the work, call us to arrange a free consultation We will d confer with your designer and produce our quotation to carry out the work. We will give you a firm price based on the specification, lead times, payment terms and make allowance for any special arrangements. FREE ESTIMATES AND ADVICE About TT Driveways What experience can you bring? With over 25 years in the driveway construction industry, our experienced team have earned a widespread reputation for delivering excellent results on time and in budget across Southern England. TT Constructions driveways, Landscaping & Patios has over 30 years experience. Why choose us? We are a BRETT approved installer. All of our paving installations are carried out by a team of experts who are highly skilled craftsmen. We provide the full package we can carry out soft/hard landscaping and install fencing and walls. TT Driveways only use the finest of materials, plant and construction methods. 5 year labour warranty with all work carried out. Highway approved contractor for drop curbs. 10 millions pounds worth of public liability also with checkatrade. Block Paving Shed & greenhouse bases Concrete Driveways Gravel/Shingle Driveways Tarmac Driveways Patios Paths Drop Kerbs, Landscaping Paving Decking & turfing Permeable Paving SandstoneSpecialist Soakaways Brickwork Fencing Repair/Replacement Pond Construction

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Frequently Asked Questions About Excavation Contractors

Find answers to common questions about excavation contractors and hiring excavation professionals in the UK.

What are the different types of excavation?

Excavation encompasses various types, each with its purpose and method. Some common types include:
  • Topsoil Removal: Stripping the fertile topsoil layer from a site, often preserving it for landscaping.
  • Trench Excavation: Digging long, narrow trenches for utilities (pipes, cables) or foundations.
  • Basement Excavation: Removing earth to create a space for a basement beneath a structure.
  • Pool Excavation: Digging a precise hole for installing a swimming pool.
  • Roadway Excavation: Removing earth and preparing the ground for road construction.
  • Demolition Excavation: Clearing debris and preparing the site after demolition.
  • Channel Excavation: Creating channels for drainage or irrigation.
The specific type of excavation required depends on the project's goals and site conditions.

What are the risks associated with excavation?

Excavation, while essential for many projects, involves inherent risks, including:
  • Trench Collapses: Unstable trench walls can cave in, posing a severe risk to workers. Proper shoring and sloping are crucial safety measures.
  • Utility Damage: Striking underground utilities (gas, water, electric) can cause leaks, explosions, or electrocution. Accurate utility locates and careful digging are essential.
  • Falling Objects: Materials or equipment falling into excavations can injure workers. Securing work areas and using appropriate safety gear is vital.
  • Equipment Accidents: Operating heavy machinery involves risks of rollovers, collisions, or mechanical failures. Trained operators and proper equipment maintenance are critical.
  • Environmental Hazards: Excavated soil might contain hazardous materials (asbestos, lead). Proper testing and disposal procedures are necessary.
Reputable excavation contractors prioritize safety and have protocols to mitigate these risks.

What is the difference between topsoil and subsoil?

Topsoil and subsoil are distinct soil layers with different properties:
Topsoil: The uppermost layer, typically rich in organic matter, nutrients, and microorganisms. It's essential for plant growth and is often darker in color.
Subsoil: The layer beneath the topsoil, containing less organic matter and generally denser. It provides support for roots but is less fertile than topsoil.
During excavation, topsoil is often removed and preserved separately for later use in landscaping, while subsoil is typically used for backfilling or other less demanding applications.

Do I need a permit for excavation?

Permit requirements for excavation vary widely depending on your location and the project's specifics. Generally, permits are needed for:
  • Excavations Deeper Than a Certain Depth: This varies by jurisdiction, usually around 5 feet.
  • Excavations Near Utilities: Digging near buried utilities (gas, water, electric) often requires permits and utility locates to prevent damage.
  • Excavations Affecting Public Property: Projects impacting sidewalks, roads, or other public areas typically require permits.
  • Excavations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Projects in wetlands, floodplains, or other sensitive areas might need special permits.
Contact your local building department or planning authority to determine the permit requirements for your excavation project. Failure to obtain necessary permits can result in fines or project delays.

What are the different types of excavation?

Excavation encompasses various types, each with its purpose and method. Some common types include:
  • Topsoil Removal: Stripping the fertile topsoil layer from a site, often preserving it for landscaping.
  • Trench Excavation: Digging long, narrow trenches for utilities (pipes, cables) or foundations.
  • Basement Excavation: Removing earth to create a space for a basement beneath a structure.
  • Pool Excavation: Digging a precise hole for installing a swimming pool.
  • Roadway Excavation: Removing earth and preparing the ground for road construction.
  • Demolition Excavation: Clearing debris and preparing the site after demolition.
  • Channel Excavation: Creating channels for drainage or irrigation.
The specific type of excavation required depends on the project's goals and site conditions.

What are the risks associated with excavation?

Excavation, while essential for many projects, involves inherent risks, including:
  • Trench Collapses: Unstable trench walls can cave in, posing a severe risk to workers. Proper shoring and sloping are crucial safety measures.
  • Utility Damage: Striking underground utilities (gas, water, electric) can cause leaks, explosions, or electrocution. Accurate utility locates and careful digging are essential.
  • Falling Objects: Materials or equipment falling into excavations can injure workers. Securing work areas and using appropriate safety gear is vital.
  • Equipment Accidents: Operating heavy machinery involves risks of rollovers, collisions, or mechanical failures. Trained operators and proper equipment maintenance are critical.
  • Environmental Hazards: Excavated soil might contain hazardous materials (asbestos, lead). Proper testing and disposal procedures are necessary.
Reputable excavation contractors prioritize safety and have protocols to mitigate these risks.

What is the difference between topsoil and subsoil?

Topsoil and subsoil are distinct soil layers with different properties:
Topsoil: The uppermost layer, typically rich in organic matter, nutrients, and microorganisms. It's essential for plant growth and is often darker in color.
Subsoil: The layer beneath the topsoil, containing less organic matter and generally denser. It provides support for roots but is less fertile than topsoil.
During excavation, topsoil is often removed and preserved separately for later use in landscaping, while subsoil is typically used for backfilling or other less demanding applications.

Do I need a permit for excavation?

Permit requirements for excavation vary widely depending on your location and the project's specifics. Generally, permits are needed for:
  • Excavations Deeper Than a Certain Depth: This varies by jurisdiction, usually around 5 feet.
  • Excavations Near Utilities: Digging near buried utilities (gas, water, electric) often requires permits and utility locates to prevent damage.
  • Excavations Affecting Public Property: Projects impacting sidewalks, roads, or other public areas typically require permits.
  • Excavations in Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Projects in wetlands, floodplains, or other sensitive areas might need special permits.
Contact your local building department or planning authority to determine the permit requirements for your excavation project. Failure to obtain necessary permits can result in fines or project delays.