Are groundworkers required to have insurance?

Groundworkers are not legally required to have insurance, but it’s highly recommended. Most groundworkers near you will hold public liability insurance to protect against damage to property or injury caused during the job. Always ask for proof of insurance before hiring.

Do groundworkers offer guarantees on their work?

Yes, many groundworkers near you will provide a guarantee on their work. This typically lasts from a few months to several years, depending on the project. Make sure you understand what’s covered, such as defects or issues due to poor workmanship.

What should I ask a groundworker before hiring them?

Before hiring a groundworker near you, ask about their insurance, previous projects, and approach to site preparation. Discuss timelines, costs, and payment terms, and request references or examples of similar work.

How much deposit should I pay a groundworker?

It’s normal to pay around **10% to 20%** of the total cost upfront, but always agree on this in writing before work begins. Avoid paying large deposits and ensure there’s a clear contract outlining expectations.

How can I check if a groundworker near me is a good fit?

Start by reviewing their MyBuilder profile, where you can see photos of past jobs, customer feedback, and business details. It’s also worth meeting them in person to discuss the project and see how they plan to approach your site.

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Openedge construction ltd
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Building specialists in Extensions. Loft conversions. New builds. Bathrooms. Kitchens, bespoke carpentry and interior finishing.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 21 Mar 2022
Danny completed the job within days of a site visit. The standard of work was excellent and I was impressed with the cleanliness and clean up. Danny and his crew were all polite and cooperative. Overall a very satisfied customer.
Ellis&Burton construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are a small groundwork’s company with 25 years of experience. We can do anything from slabbing,blockpaving to foundation.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 14 Aug 2022
Very pleased with the work I asked Mark to help me with. Mark and Joel were helpful and friendly and I would highly recommend. Will be using agin.
C and P Groundworks and Construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Bricklayer Experience 5 years on site. Putting my self out there to start introducing private jobs for my profile! Can do Garden walls, extention, garage conversions, conservatories, and little bit of making good if needed.
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Bricklaying- 28 May 2023
Paul and his team did a fantastic job repairing and extending a brick wall on our driveway. The quality of work is brilliant and they managed to finish the job faster than expected. Excellent communication, clean and tidy, really easy to deal with.
Creedmoor Construction ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Family run business with over 50 years combined experience in domestic and commercial projects All aspects of works undertaken with a portfolio of previous works and references to give piece of mind to perspective clients… Our aim is to make you dream project a reality
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We employed Nicky to install our kitchen, splashback and worktops. Nicky and his brother Liam were punctual, polite, tidy and most importantly their work was excellent. Having mentioned we were after a media unit in the front room, Nicky suggested they could make something bespoke for us and we trusted them to do it and what a fantastic job they did. We would highly recommend Nicky as the work they have done is nothing short of fantastic!
amp builders
Rating: 5 out of 5
We work every day with our team and make sure all our work is completed at the highest standard. We also ensure that you have a point of contact 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our team is very friendly and clean and our tradesmen are all NVQ qualified and very experienced and knowledgeable at all trades. We undertake all aspects of work, work along side various insurance companies and property investors and offer very competitive price’s! Thanks for you’re time.
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Insulation- 27 Jan 2019
The boys did a great job insulating the loft and were friendly and hard-working throughout . Would highly recommend .
Smart Corpo Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Smart corpo ltd... We have hundreds of satisfied regular customers to whom we offer excellent services. Extremely experienced employees and all insurance allow our clients not to worry about anything. every job, even the smallest one, is treated seriously. We offer a range of discounts, all you have to do is choose Smart Corpo Ltd. Our construction department is extremely experienced, we always make sure that the project is completed on time to a highest standard at the lowest possible budget.
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I was recommended smart corpo Ltd by a friend who previously had work done by them to install a new kitchen and engineered flooring throughout the downstairs of my house, Dariusz and his two guys showed up on time and really got stuck in, they were really knowledgeable people and made me feel safe with the project, they hardly stopped from the start to the finish and I’m extremely happy with the finished product it has the WOW factor The work is flawless and I highly recommend these guys I cannot fault them I’m very happy
TR Garden services
Rating: 5 out of 5
TR Services provides a first class service to meet all your gardening needs. We specialise in grass cutting, hedge trimming and general garden Maintenance.
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Handyman- 6 Apr 2023
Cannot recommend Tom and his team highly enough. Turned up on time, kept me updated at every step and was very reasonably priced. They took down and replaced a 6x4 shed that was in a tricky part of the garden to access and managed not to damage any plants in the process, which in light of where it was was a small miracle in itself. They left the place clean, tidy and could not have been more pleasant. Worth every penny!
STETRA Building, Roofing, Plastering Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
STETRA is a family run business and our aim is to give our customers a friendly, tidy, professional service with minimal disturbance and a fair price, we also specialise in remedial wall tie replacement with reptuble gaurentees No job too small, Fully Insured, Works Guarantee, Free Quotes (Also please note we are only allowed a certain amount of pics on our profile and I’ve tryed to give a bit of spectrum to what we do Thanks )
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Bricklaying- 15 Apr 2021
Great job, very professional and will definitely hire for future work. Thanks Steve, really appreciate it
Kingsmarque construction and maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
All building work taken on, slating and tiling, house renovations and extensions. We have a team of tilers, renderers, plumbers, painters and myself and business partner who run each job and manage the multiple trades required.
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Extensions- 25 Aug 2020
Really professional and quick to provide quotes. Unfortunately, due to COVID and our circumstances changing, we have had to cancel the job. We would definitely go back to them in the future though.
Priory Building and Construction ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
My name is Joe McDonald and I’m a qualified Engineer working as a project manager at Priory Building and construction Ltd. The company was incorporated in 2006 carrying out groundworks/civil Engineering and new build projects. As a company we invest in training for our staff to ensure competency and we pride ourselves on customer service. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any enquiries.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 12 Sep 2022
perfect job grate team nice clean and tidy
Nicholls Construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Nicholls Construction has a combined 30 years experience in the building trade. We are a family run construction company offering all aspects of carpentry, brickworks, groundworks, renovations, extensions and landscaping. All work is finished to the highest standards and clients specifications.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 28 Feb 2024
We hired Nicholls construction for a large extension which was a 6 month project in total. We had an overall positive experience with them very friendly and helpful. Dan and his team were on hand to explain complicated issues that arose due to our structural issues and provide solutions. Whilst we stayed living on site they took care to not cause much disturbance by building temporary walls. In terms of budget we feel they were very fair with sticking to the agreed fixed quote and happy to sign a contract. We are satisfied with the outcome and would definitely recommend them.
MAR Groundworks and paving
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi my name is Martin. I’m an experienced groundworker and paviour with 18 years experience. Having worked for a large groundwork company for 11 years up to 2016, I started taking my own work on from large ground work and paving jobs down to small driveways and patios.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 14 Oct 2022
Brilliant work very good price very professional
AFPMaintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Friendly, reliable general builder.I have 20+years experience in the building industry, primarily working within a small family run business. Recently moved to London and looking to build a client base. Willing to undertake most jobs, but specialised in drainage, groundwork, patios and damp proofing.
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Groundwork & Foundations- 29 Nov 2023
Andrew completed the job efficiently and satisfactorily. He was responsive and was very transparent throughout. He was courteous and I have a positive experience of dealing with him. I recommend him to other customers.
Kingsleigh Homes Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Kingsleigh Homes is a family-run development company who typicalls specialises in newbuild homes, extensions and renovations.
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Having purchased our new build property thru Kingsleigh Homes Ltd, we would like to say how happy and impressed we are with Shawn and his work colleagues on producing an absolute stunning house. After initial contact with Shawn and going thru the plans and ideas we felt confident and reassured by Shawn’s knowledge and expertise. Nothing was too much trouble when we changed our minds about certain specifications during the build. It was very easy to approach him and get things done. Everything was done with high spec and professionally. Shawn’s and Kingsleigh Homes work speaks for itself. Very high standards created by him. Very pleased with the end product.
PSH Construction Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a local tradesman with over 15 years of building and landscaping experience, having worked on numerous sites and jobs of all sizes, from full renovations to small repairs to properties. Along the way I have developed good relationships with my customers giving them a reliable and trustworthy service. We are an experienced team of builders with the added bonus of owning tools and plant for most jobs. We have a micro digger with breaker, a tracked micro hi tip dumper and a 6m telehandler.
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Perfect ! Phil did exactly what he promised. Turned up when he said & always on time He left everything tidy, clean & safe at the end of each day. Phil has also been interested in how the lawn is looking after the jobs completion. I would recommend Phil & he would be my first point of call for any future work.
Very important driveways
Rating: 5 out of 5
All types of Driveways/Patio We Cover Block Paving Granite tegule Tarmac Resin Bound Porcelain& natural stone turf ,artifical grass, fencing and landscape All of Our Work comes with a free guarantee 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee Zero Deposit If you would like A free quotation and advice on your Driveway/Garden Don't go ahead any where else,before you get a quote from us, you wont be disappointed
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We had our drive block paved and our large back yard flagged by Mohammed and his team. They worked hard and efficiently for four days resulting in a very satisfactory result. We even had a lady knocking on our door asking who did our drive, as well as positive comments from our neighbours. A great job, well done.