Groundworks FAQs
What groundworks services does CSF provide?
Concrete Structures & Floors provides site preparation, excavation, earthworks, foundations, storm and foul drainage, and associated civil engineering works. The agreed package can also include highways, footways and external concrete works, depending on the project specification.
Which types of projects do you work on?
We work on residential, commercial and infrastructure developments across the UK, including South Wales. Contact us with your location, drawings and required scope so we can discuss the right package for your site.
Can you combine groundworks with concrete structures and floors?
Yes. Groundworks can be delivered alongside our concrete structures and flooring services. At Factory Road, Newport, our appointment includes groundworks and civil engineering as well as the first three concrete-frame floors of a six-storey apartment development.
Do you install storm and foul drainage?
Yes. Storm and foul drainage can form part of the groundworks contract. Where specified, the package can include attenuation tanks and porous parking areas, as included in our Factory Road appointment. The scope and construction details follow the project design.
Do you construct foundations for multi-storey buildings?
Foundation construction can form part of the agreed groundworks package. Requirements depend on the structural design, ground investigation and site conditions. We discuss the construction scope with the project team; responsibility for engineering design should be confirmed at tender stage.
What do you need before preparing a quotation?
Please provide the site address, available drawings and specifications, scope of works, proposed programme and any known access or ground-condition constraints. Tell us whether you require a labour-only or supply-and-install package. We can then identify any further information needed.
Can you help plan work on a restricted or complex site?
We can discuss access, sequencing and interfaces with the main contractor and other trades. Site constraints, existing services and ground conditions should be reviewed before the scope and construction approach are agreed. Any survey or investigation requirements should also be confirmed.
How long will the groundworks take?
The programme depends on the site size, agreed scope, access, ground conditions and coordination with other works. We assess the available project information and discuss a proposed sequence and programme before making a delivery commitment.
How do you approach safety and environmental requirements?
Work is planned around the project’s safety requirements, site conditions and specification. Drainage, material handling and waste arrangements should be agreed as part of the package. Contact us if your tender requires specific policies, accreditation documents or supporting information.
Where can I see examples of CSF’s work?
Explore the Factory Road, Newport case study and the project links above, or browse all CSF projects. Our news articles provide further project updates.
Request a groundworks quotation
Discuss your site, drawings and required package with Concrete Structures & Floors. Send a project enquiry or call 01639 632800.
