Groundwork Services in Driffield

Dan explained falls with string, then regraded to a discreet soakaway. First storm since and the patio stayed dry.

Simple logic done well.

Backhouse Construction & Landscaping stripped the site, set string lines and compacted the stone until the plate stopped bouncing. They kept the lane passable for prams and swept at the end of each day.

The soakaway crates went in with geotextile wrapped properly. Inspector came, nodded, left. It looks like groundwork you’ll never think about again, which is exactly the point.

Dan kept neighbours in the loop, texted timings and stuck to them. He laid out the foundation grid with bright paint so everyone could picture the footprint.

The inspector signed off without questions and we rolled into brickwork the next morning. You can tell he takes pride in the unseen bits because the seen bits go smoothly.

Backhouse Construction & Landscaping rebuilt drain runs that used to back up with the first autumn leaf. Pipes bedded in sand, falls checked with a level and backfill compacted in lifts so nothing sinks next winter.

They reset covers to sit flush and relaid gravel like a carpet. Two real downpours later and water flows where it should. The hallway has lost that damp whiff. It’s not flashy work, just the kind that changes daily life.

Dan traced a soft patch beside the old extension to poor backfill. He dug it out, compacted Type 1 in layers and cast a small ground beam to tie it together.

He explained what he was doing without jargon and checked back after curing. The door no longer sticks when it’s wet.

We needed septic tank upgrades at the cottage. Dan organised the dig, bedding, connections and tidy reinstatement.

Clear advice, polite crew and no torn-up verge.

Footings cut neatly, sides braced, spoil stacked on boards so the lawn stayed decent. Rebar tied in a tidy grid and the pour finished with a smooth top ready for blockwork.

The inspector barely paused. Proper groundwork that sets the build off on the right foot.

Dan formed a reinforced base for a heavy garden room. Type 1 compacted in layers, mesh spacers used properly and edges shuttered crisp.

He set a spare duct for later services which saved us a headache already. The slab reads level from every angle and the builder was delighted.

Dan spotted a buried cable during the first scrape and stopped. He called the supplier, altered the footing plan and kept the programme intact.

Trenches were braced, concrete landed right on time and the finish came up level. He treated our place like his own, which put us at ease straight away.

Dan added a small ground beam beside an old extension to stiffen soft ground. Door finally opens without catching.

Worth every penny.

Backhouse Construction & Landscaping dealt with our tight street sensibly. Deliveries staggered, cones out, neighbours warned.

They dug around an old cable with care, altered the footing shape and still hit the programme. The inspector turned up, said it was all by the book and left smiling. We felt looked after rather than in the way, which is rare on busy terraces.

We needed a base for a heavy shed. The team set formwork square, compacted hard and finished the slab smooth with a neat arris so water runs off.

They left a conduit for future power too. No grand claims, just competent people doing what they said they would when they said it.

Backhouse Construction & Landscaping prepared the patio sub base so the slabs won’t sink again. Edges are crisp and the whacker work was thorough.

Looks ready for years.

Backhouse Construction & Landscaping prepped our patio area. Geotextile down, compacted layers and a laser check at the end.

It’s set up for the paving lads perfectly.

Dan handled a tricky trench near tree roots without damage. He braced the sides, worked steady and left everything safe overnight.

Inspector passed it first look.