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Groundworks & Drainage Services

Professional site preparation, excavation, drainage and structural groundwork services across Stockport, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

What Is Groundworks & Drainage?

Groundworks and drainage form the essential base of every landscaping or construction project. At Taurus Facilities, we provide reliable, safe and structurally sound groundwork services for homeowners, businesses, developers and property managers.

  • Site excavation and preparation
  • Foundations, footings and concrete bases
  • Drainage installation and repairs
  • Soakaways, channels and French drains
  • Trenching for utilities and access
  • Ground levelling and compaction

All our groundwork projects follow strict levels, drainage requirements and safety standards to ensure your outdoor spaces remain stable, long-lasting and compliant.

Sewer Pipe Installation in Ground Trench at Residential Construction Site.

Groundworks & Drainage Services We Offer

Residential Groundworks

  • Garden drainage and soakaway systems
  • Foundations for outbuildings and garden rooms
  • Patio and driveway preparation
  • Retaining structures and edging
  • Levelling and compaction work

Commercial Groundworks

  • Access routes and utility trenches
  • Drainage channels, ACO drains and repairs
  • Concrete pads, bases and hardstanding
  • Excavation and spoil removal
  • Work carried out around operating hours when required

Why Choose Taurus for Groundworks & Drainage?

  • Over 20 years' groundwork and drainage experience
  • Correct levels, fall and drainage on every project
  • Fully insured for domestic and commercial work
  • Safe, compliant excavation and installation
  • Clear pricing and written quotations

Our Groundworks & Drainage Process

1.

Free Site Visit & Assessment

We inspect the ground conditions, access, drainage issues and structural needs.

2.

Planning & Design

We agree levels, drainage solutions and the correct system for your site.

3.

Excavation & Preparation

We excavate to the correct depth, install sub-base and prepare all groundwork.

4.

Drainage Installation

Fit drainage channels, soakaways, pipework or ground levelling where required.

5.

Final Checks & Handover

We test drainage flow, review the work with the client and tidy the site.

Recent Groundwork & Drainage Projects

New underground drainage pipework installed

New underground drainage pipework installed.

Land drainage system laid to manage surface water

Land drainage system laid to manage surface water.

Concrete base prepared as part of site groundwork

Concrete base prepared as part of site groundwork.

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