What we build / Groundworks

A good build starts below the surface.

Foundations, drainage, site preparation and the surfaces you walk or drive on. SG Build undertakes groundworks in Crawley and the surrounding area.

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Excavated foundations alongside a house

Sort out the ground before building on it.

Access, levels and drainage matter long before the finished surface goes down. Whether you are preparing for an extension or replacing a driveway, the work underneath needs to suit the site.

SG Build’s published groundworks services include extension footings, drainage, trenching, driveways, patios and landscaping. Ask Sean about the ground, access and finish your project requires.

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Foundations and drainage

Excavation, extension footings and drainage work around the proposed build.

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Driveways and paving

Discuss the surface, levels and access for a new driveway, patio or pathway.

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Site preparation

Clearing and preparing the working area, with practical access for materials and equipment.

Excavated foundations alongside a house
Preparing the foundations
Block-paved driveway beside a garden
Block paving and garden edges
Concrete being poured on site
Concrete work in progress

Tell us what is already there.

Existing surfaces, slopes, drainage problems and restricted access all help explain the job. Send photographs and the address so Sean can arrange the next step.

Before the first brick

Get the important conversations in early.

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Tell Sean about the house

Where you are, how you use the space and what needs to change. Drawings are useful if you have them.

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Look at the job properly

Discuss the existing building, access and the work involved. A photograph can start the conversation; a site visit fills in the detail.

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Agree what is included

Ask for a written quote and talk through the scope, finishes and likely sequence before committing to the work.

A few things you may be wondering

Before you pick up the phone.

Do you undertake work beyond domestic gardens?+

SG Build’s existing service list also includes commercial groundworks, access roads and site drainage. Discuss the particular job with Sean to confirm the scope and availability.

Do I need drawings before I contact you?+

You can start with an idea. Tell Sean what you would like to change and send any plans you already have. The drawings and other information needed will depend on the project.

Where do you work?+

SG Build is based in Ifield, Crawley, and works across the surrounding neighbourhoods and villages, including Horsham, Copthorne, Charlwood and Pease Pottage. Ask Sean about your postcode.

Can you give me a price from photographs?+

Photographs help explain the job. A written quote needs the scope and site details, including access, structure and finishes. Arrange a visit so those details can be discussed.

Can we stay in the house during the work?+

That depends on the job and how it affects your kitchen, bathroom and access. Talk through the practical arrangements with Sean before agreeing a start date.

Free advice. A written quote. A place to start.

What would you change about your home?

Tell Sean where you are, what you have in mind and whether you have drawings. An early idea is a good enough starting point.

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A few details about your project