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GROUNDWORKS BY SWISS BUILD
Drainage, trench digging and excavation for homes and building projects across Northamptonshire. With our own digger and dumper, Swiss Build can take care of the groundwork that gets your project moving.
Drainage · Excavation · Trench digging · Own digger & dumper
✓ Northampton based
✓ Own digger & dumper
✓ FMB member
✓ £5m public liability cover
PLANNED AROUND YOUR PROPERTY
Whether you are planning an extension, changing your garden or need a trench for a new drain, we can help with the preparation below ground. We first discuss the scope and access, then provide a quotation for the work you need.
Because every site is different, we consider the working area and the building work that follows. We can then agree a practical plan for the excavation, services and making good.
OUR OWN MACHINERY
We own our digger and dumper, which helps us plan the digging and movement of soil, rubble and materials around your project. Our team can coordinate the groundwork with the building work that follows.
First, we check the access route, working space and ground conditions. We then agree how machinery, materials and spoil will be managed, including any protection needed along the access route.
WHAT WE CAN DO
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New underground drainage, replacement pipework and alterations to existing drains as part of your building or garden project.
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Excavation for drains, water supplies and service routes, with the route, access and existing services assessed before work begins.
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Excavation for extensions, garden rooms and other structures to suit the agreed drawings and project specification.
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Clearing and excavating working areas, removing unwanted ground and preparing the site for the next stage.
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Digging out and preparing sub-bases for patios, paths, driveways and garden buildings, including concrete work where agreed.
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Practical help with one-off digging jobs or a larger project. Tell us what you need and we can confirm suitable machinery and availability.
THE WORK BELOW GROUND
Swiss Build carries out drainage work for extensions, renovations and outdoor projects. This can include laying new drain runs, repairing damaged pipework and altering existing drainage to suit a new layout.
Because every site is different, we assess the proposed route, existing connections and access before agreeing the work. We can then coordinate the excavation, pipe installation and backfilling as part of the same project.
DIGGING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
For a one-off excavation job, tell us what you need to dig, where the material needs to go and the available access. We will confirm a suitable approach, availability and a clear quotation.
Send us your postcode, a brief description and a few photos so we can discuss the next step.
AGREEING THE SCOPE
Access, materials and the finish all affect the work. For this reason, we discuss these details before confirming the quotation.
First, we review the access route, working space and existing services. This helps us agree how the machinery and excavation can be managed around your property.
If you have drawings, include them with your enquiry so we can discuss the proposed work in more detail.
We also agree what needs to happen to the excavated material and what materials the work requires. The quotation sets out any included disposal, backfilling and reinstatement.
As a result, you can see the scope of the work before we begin.
Send your postcode and a few photos, and we can help you take the next step.
OUR APPROACH
01 / DISCUSS
Send your postcode, photos and a description of the work. If you have drawings, include those too.
02 / ASSESS
We review access, working space, existing services and what needs to happen to excavated material.
03 / QUOTE
We set out the scope, materials, disposal and making good included in the price.
04 / WORK
We coordinate the excavation and agreed groundworks, then leave the site ready for the next stage.
PROJECT GALLERY
A selection of Swiss Build excavation, machinery and ground preparation photographs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These answers explain the main things to consider. We can then give more specific advice after discussing your site and the work required.
Yes. Swiss Build owns its digger and dumper, allowing us to coordinate excavation and the movement of materials as part of your project.
Yes, we can discuss one-off digging work as well as larger groundworks projects. Send us the location, photos and the work required so we can confirm access, availability and a quotation.
We assess each site before confirming machinery access. Send the narrowest gate or passage width, photographs and details of any steps or tight turns so we can advise on a suitable approach.
We carry out new drainage, underground pipe repairs and drainage alterations for building and outdoor projects. The scope depends on the existing system, proposed layout and site assessment.
The price depends on the size and depth of the excavation, access, ground conditions, drainage materials and the amount of spoil to be removed. We provide a quotation based on the work required rather than a single price for every site.
We set out what is included before work starts. This covers any agreed removal of excavated material, backfilling, materials and reinstatement, so you can see the scope of the quotation.
LOCAL SERVICE
Based in Northampton, we work across the town and surrounding areas, including Kingsthorpe, Moulton, Duston, Abington, Wootton and Rushden. Share your postcode and we will confirm whether we can help with your project.
Planning a bigger project? We can also coordinate groundworks with a house extension or garden room, keeping the preparation and construction in one agreed scope.
Northampton
Kingsthorpe
Moulton
Duston
Abington
Wootton
Rushden
Northamptonshire
YOUR NEXT PROJECT
From a drainage trench to the groundwork for your next building project, Swiss Build can help. Send your postcode, a few photos and a short description, and we will discuss the work with you.
