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foley civil engineering ltd
14 reviews • 93% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2015We 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 3rd Jan, 2017
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Slight Construction
40 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2018Hi I do all groundworks general building drainage driveways all slabs building maintenance plumbing 28 years experience. I also have a tipper truck for hire,and mini digger ask for more details when you shortlist me. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Brick Steps Reconfiguration
Bryan reconfigured our steps at the front of our property to give us more space. Really happy with the final outcome. An excellent service provided all round.
By henry11555 on 24th Oct, 2022
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EDS
8 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2020'Essex Drainage Solutions Ltd are a Essex based company, specialising in drainage, groundworks, utilities and demolition projects as well as machine operations. We are proud to have a very diverse workforce that has many years of experience under our belt. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Dig trenches for meter move
I don't normally leave reviews, but I felt I had to do this one. I employed Joe to do a, quite complicated, groundworks job for a UKPN meter move. I was initially a little reticent as he only had 5 reviews on mybuilder, but am I glad I...
By simon57275 on 8th Sep, 2022
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Three Fields Construction
20 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2012We are a small business based near Braintree Essex offering all aspects of groundwork and landscaping. We take a very professional and reliable approach to all of our work and it is carried out to the highest of standards . read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Soakaway Braintree
Clive from the start was very professional, attending site to quote through to completion. Open and honest price. Very happy with the finished project. Would highly recommend.
By matthew39568 on 18th Mar, 2021
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POSH home improvements
42 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2013POSH 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 Damp Proofing feedback review:
Urgent outside groundwork
Posted a job to be completed on the weekend and Tris was able to come round just days later to complete the job to a high standard and left it clean. Very good job done and overall nice person who’s very knowledgeable. Would highly...
By scott85819 on 16th Dec, 2022
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Central Drainage and Maintenance
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2017Over 12 years experience in the building trade. I cover all aspects of drainage (Blockages, CCTV surveys, pipe work replacements, excavations, HPWJ) and more. All aspects of groundworks from shed based to fencing repairs/replacements, decking and pond building. Also read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Extending outdoor drain to help plumb in garden office
Bradley was very responsive, turned up on time, put a massive day in and finished the job early. His problem solving skills were excellent and I would definely recommend him. If I have further plumbing work I will be using him again for...
By jonathan_273 on 24th Sep, 2017
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B&B Contracts
8 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021All types of ground work undertaken. Patios, driveways, fencing and general garden remodelling. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Foundation for new shed
Gary from B&B was very efficient and did a really good job. He didn't leave a mess and tidied up after himself. Would recommend him and use him again if I needed anything to be done
By lesley97199 on 9th Sep, 2022
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Aj groundworks & landscapes
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021Here at aj groundworks and landscapes We cover a wide variety of groundworks and landscaping needs. From driveways to patios soak aways to fencing we do it all . Hoping to here from you soon 👍🏼 read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
Replace lawn
We got a couple of quotes and finally decided on AJ Groundworks and Landscaping. The lawn turned out fantastic and completed a day early! We are landlords and rent the property out to tenants where the work would be done. Aaron came...
By matt_k_31 on 23rd Jun, 2021
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Chris Unsworth
3 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021Hi 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 Bathroom Fitting feedback review:
Bathroom flooring addition
Great work...will hire again.
By avkurian on 23rd Aug, 2022
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SB Groundworks and landscapes
1 review • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2019SB 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 16th Feb, 2020
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C&I bro's
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2023Right workers read more
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Crest Construction Essex
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2018Friendly, straight forward helpful advice & services provided for any of your construction or building works projects. 18 years in the building trade covering a wide area of construction trades. Fully Insured, Fully Qualified, Licensed Construction + Demolition Waste read more
Latest Demolition feedback review:
Demolish concrete outbuilding
Luis did a difficult job without complaint. Finished on time and always good communication. Went out of his way to make sure we were happy with the end result. We were so impressed we invited him back to do some renovation work on our...
By banners_46 on 15th Feb, 2019
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Patrick heaphy
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2022Skilled worker read more
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Direen formwork and site services ltd
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021Hi I’m Padraig, Iv been in construction for over 15 years working my way from tools to management level. My background ranges from heavy civil’s/ commercial to residential. All sub contracted work is carried out by professionals who have been vetted by me and have the read more
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FDK Groundwork’s
11 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2022Hello, Welcome to FDK Groundwork’s, please take some time to look through our portfolio of works carried out. We offer a range of groundwork services which include Commercial and residential concrete works Drainage Footings We specialise in construction of read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Foundation for garden office
Can't speak highly enough of the guys - responsive, work done quickly with good communication throughout, and careful clean up of the site at the end. Very happy with how the concrete base looks, and would highly reccomend for the future
By dsy21 on 26th Nov, 2022
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JCH Home improvements & landscaping
1 review • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021Local builder with 20 years experience in the construction industry. From extensions to bathrooms, windows, doors, patios, kitchens, fully landscaped gardens. Please get in contact for your free no obligation quote read more
Latest Decking feedback review:
New Decking
James Hynes of JCH Home Improvements have just refurbished our decking area. We thought it was a straight forward job, just to renew the decking and a tidy up BUT the original wood was so rotted the whole area had to be renewed. Joists,...
By geoff37545 on 14th Jun, 2022
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A J R Paving/ Groundwork Specialists
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2018All aspects of groundwork, i.e construction of roads, paths, driveways, walls, concreting, drainage repairs and installation, slab laying, block paving, earth removal, digger driver hire read more
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F reed
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2023I am a steel fixer and have done all aspects of the job can cut and bend steel Have worked on bridges lift shafts beams bases retaining walls sea defence runways walls slabs have also worked on military bases wind turbine bases .many different foundations for small and very read more
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AD Carpentry
2 reviews • 100% positive ratingGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2021We are a family run building company that pride ourselves on our friendly, punctual nature and aim for the highest of quality workmanship. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
New front wall needed
They was very quick to sort everything out , they did a amazing job to a very hight quality I couldn't have ask for a better job to be done. The price was very fair I would highly recommend using them, I will definitely use them again in...
By john32652_17 on 7th Aug, 2021
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Oakstone Contracting Ltd
No reviews yetGroundworker working in BraintreeTrade Member since 2022We can deliver all types of Groundworks, Construction and Civil Engineering Works including traffic management, highway construction, maintenance & improvements, surfacing, surface water drainage and kerbing works. In addition our groundwork services include foundations, read more
What can a groundworker do?
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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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