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  • Stafford brickwork & landscapes

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2017

    We offer a comprehensive range of home improvements and landscaping services Our team are trained & experienced, enabling us to deliver outstanding quality to every project, providing flexibility to each individual customer All work is guaranteed. Services we read more

    Latest Landscaping feedback review:

    New large patio

    From my first meeting with Matthew Stafford, following excellent reviews on My Builder, I knew I would be hiring Stafford's to complete my 50m2 Porcelain Patio and Landscaping. Matt had the knowledge, experience and the portfolio to provide...

    By dave_107c on

  • U C Em Facilities Ltd

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2019

    10 years experience in drainage industry Deal with most aspects of drainage clearances, installations and repairs including manhole relocation for water board specs and new connections read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Drain blocked back garden

    Great service, highly recommended.

    By pommey on

  • POSH home improvements

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2013

    POSH offer a full home improvement service inc: Driveways, patio,landscaping, gardening, damp proofing, drainage, turfing, fencing, footings etc. Extending your garden to cater for your family or lifestyle needs, POSH will work with you to exceed your expectations. POSH read more

    Latest Driveways (Paved & Loose Surface) feedback review:

    Front of house block paving clean

    Big thanks to Tris, Drive looks so much better. Good price and friendly service. Would recommend and will definitely use again for any future projects

    By deborah34863 on

  • S and d building services

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2021

    At s and d building services we undertake all kinds of groundwork’s with over 20 years of experience , we do brickwork , slabbing , all types of woodwork ,patios , drives , concrete paths , all kinds of fencing and landscaping. read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Shed Base

    A fair price and a job well done. Unlike our other quotes, they came out to look at the job before quoting. Would highly recommend them.

    By alexander60763 on

  • foley civil engineering ltd

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2015

    We are a proven and vastly experienced groundwork company with over 20 years experience all our work is completed to a high standard to timescales and to budget .free quotes and advise given on ways to save money and time. All are work is guaranteed .free estimates and read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    footings for extension

    Kevin and his team undertook the footings on our extension last year and probably was out of his depth as had many problems,also did the screeding in our garage conversion which was appalling and was nowhere near flat and was 3" lower at...

    By mevad3 on

  • ER contracts

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2021

    We guarantee our work with a high standard finish I have previous experience in most trades and have completed 2 years in multi trade, 2 years in plumbing and 3 years as a oil engineer/oil tank fitter, with a lot of groundwork experience. Running for 2 years now with read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Foundations for 3 meter extension

    Great workmanship turned up on time and carried out the work to a high standard. Would definitely recommend

    By dennisson50570 on

  • S6 Designs

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2023

    Essex based family run business with all the right intentions, we are here to offer our skills and experience to make your dream home come true. read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    18ft by 9ft concrete base.

    Sam done an excellent job with the concrete base we needed. Was very impressed with the job and with how he organised the the entire process. Will definitely recommend and hire again.

    By kenneth18386 on

  • S.R Groundwork & Building Solutions

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2018

    We are a local Groundwork company that provide all aspects of building and groundwork. With 19 years experience in the building industry. read more

    Latest Fencing feedback review:

    Garden fence repair

    Steve did a great job here with my fencing and associated jobs around the garden, friendly and flexible. Recommend him very highly as a local tradesman.

    By sjplep on

  • Kerrs External Works

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2020

    A husband and wife team, we specialise in external carpentry and personalising outdoor spaces. We love unique and challenging jobs, so whatever you have in mind, we will be able to turn your vision into reality. Whether you want decking, a pergola, a timber gazebo or other read more

    Latest Landscaping feedback review:

    New Patio

    From start to finish Kerr's were very punctual and totally professional. We felt very comfortable with all aspects of their work. They offered sensible creative advice which helped us develop our ideas, resulting in an extremely...

    By wendy71487 on

  • Domestic Drainage

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2015

    Hi, I've worked on drainage all my life. If drainage comes out the house then I've have worked on it! It's more personal to work close with the house owner than working on site of which I've been doing for many a year. Anything you need I can do; blocked drains, cesspit read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Rain drain blocked

    Richard phoned me following my request and came to view the site within a couple of days, gave me a price which I thought was fair and he stuck to on completion, he carried out the work on Christmas Eve as I was concerned about not leaving...

    By bill_146 on

  • East Counties Construction Ltd

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2018

    East Counties Construction is a general building company, with specialist knowledge in groundworks, new builds and extensions. With over 15 years experience in the construction industry from a commercial and hands on back ground, we are able to offer innovative methods of read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    7x4 log cabin concreate base

    Great service by Scott, incredibly helpful and accommodating. My concreate base was perfect!

    By grace70818 on

  • SB Groundworks and landscapes

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2019

    SB Groundworks & Landscapes Typically paving, patios,concrete and timber sleepers, turfing, topsoiling, play areas, driveways etc all included within the service is Free garden design and quotation. read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Put in cocrete shed base 10x8

    pleased with the work done would of done it my self but suffering still with a bad back would use again also got a good price

    By john92209 on

  • Chris Unsworth

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2021

    Hi my name is Chris, I have been in the construction industry for over 15 years. I cover all aspects of building work. Please feel free to contact for a free no obligation quotation. read more

    Latest Kitchen Fitting feedback review:

    Install new kitchen units

    Chris refitted my kitchen and bathroom to an excellent standard he also, replastered the walls, tiled them and did the plumbing and electrical work. He is a very dedicated worker and has a great eye for detail. I would highly recommend him.

    By jen_francis on

  • J.g.gardenservices

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2020

    I have been in the building trade for 20+ years and my brother 10+ years And now feel to go it alone. We take on most outside projects including patios,turfing, block paving,fencing,landscaping,sheds, read more

    Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:

    Concrete base

    JG garden services are a great set of lads. Arrived early ready for poring the cement. Chris and his brother worked hard and wouldn’t stop until the job was right. Very pleased with my garage base. Would use again.

    By ianbonney on

  • Facebrickwork

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2017

    My 35 years in the construction industry started as a City and Guilds bricklaying tradesman, moving to the construction of residential extensions/refurbishments and new build properties. I'm now based in Chelmsford and joined My Builder having spent 6 years working in read more

    Latest Extensions feedback review:

    Downstairs extension

    Excellent service, very professional, listened to what we wanted but also had great advice to guide us when we needed it. Great communication throughout, showed up when expected. Can't rate highly enough. Made what could have been a...

    By zillia34057 on

  • Abery Trade Services Ltd

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2023

    Welcome to Abery Trade Services, also known as ATS Landscapes We are a family run business and offer an array of both landscaping and construction services. These range all the way from a simple garden fence, to building and construction works. We are registered read more

    Latest Landscaping client reference:

    Simon and his team did an outstanding job and I couldn’t be happier with the work they did installing my decking and side gates. The materials were of good quality and they always cleaned up any mess before finishing. The team were...

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  • Abbey Building Contracts

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2019

    Abbey Building Contractors Ltd are a Chelmsford based building company with over 40 years experience completing new builds, extensions, and loft conversions. We have a large team of skilled, qualified, and time served professionals, all who take pride in completing works to read more

  • RedOakes

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2019

    We are a based in Chelmsford, essex. We have been running since 2012 and have had nothing but success every year we trade. We are mainly and heavily into hard landscaping, drives, patios, brickwork, fencing, turfing and garden timber structures. We are Red Oakes - A fully read more

    Latest Bricklaying feedback review:

    Step Access to Front Entrance

    Courteous, punctual, efficient, competitively priced and highly skilled - we're very pleased with the ramp and steps and highly recommend Jason Oakes.

    By kh1_60 on

  • Handy Bradley

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2023

    I'm happy to undertake any job large or small. Reliability is something I pride myself upon and my skills have been accumulated over a 10 year period. If your requirements are not within my skill set, I have close relationships with a team of reliable contractors read more

    Latest Carpentry feedback review:

    Repair to external door

    Arrived on time and did a very good job. Tidy and a pleasure to deal with.

    By brtindustrial on

  • Batchelor Property Developers

    Groundworker working in Essex
    Trade Member since 2021

    Multi trade builder, been in the industry over ten years. Got my own company Batchelor Property Developers with a small team. Majority of work is client referrals, will come on here to fill the space between jobs. Groundwork, foundations, brickwork, renovations, read more

    Latest Handyman feedback review:

    Curtain pole

    Fantastic service, very efficient,polite job done to a high standard would definitely recommend to anyone,going to book him again for more work in the future

    By sara_130 on

What can a groundworker do?

When you need important ground and foundations work done quickly and efficiently, you need a vetted groundworker near you. Find a groundworker with MyBuilder and save yourself hours of searching.

With MyBuilder, all you need to do is post your job and wait (usually only a few minutes!). You’ll receive interest from skilled groundworkers near you who might be able to help you carry out those tricky jobs, large or small. Compare quotes and scan customer reviews, all without leaving the page, and you’ll find a professional that suits all your needs.

So, what can you expect a groundworker to do?

  • build new foundations
  • maintenance and repair of drainage and pipework
  • garden earthworks
  • earth excavations

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