📅 Timeframe:
Typically 3–10 days (Depends on site size, scope, and access)
💰 Budget Range:
Contact us for a custom quote (Price varies based on excavation, drainage, and footings required)

Every solid structure starts with well-executed groundwork. At Link – Construction and Landscaping, we handle all the essential groundwork services to prepare your site safely and efficiently — from footings to drainage.
Whether you’re building an extension, installing a driveway, or landscaping your garden, our groundworks team ensures everything starts on the right foot.
You’ll likely need professional groundworks if:
1. Site Assessment
We survey the area, identify any obstacles or subsurface issues, and discuss your project needs.
2. Excavation & Preparation
All groundwork is performed with attention to depth, gradients, and safety.
3. Drainage & Foundations
We install required drainage or services, lay solid footings, and ensure a perfect base for the next trade.
📞 Call Joe on +44 7736 650266
📧 Email: joe@link-cl.co.uk
We make sure your project starts stable, safe, and ready for what’s next.
Common questions about groundworks and excavation in Northamptonshire
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Excavation depth depends on your project requirements - typically 150-300mm for patios and driveways, but up to 1200mm for extension foundations. We assess soil conditions and drainage needs during the site survey to determine the exact depth needed for stable, long-lasting results.
A soakaway allows surface water to drain naturally into the ground through gravel chambers, while standard drainage pipes water away to mains systems. Soakaways cost £300-800 less than connecting to mains drainage and work well in Northamptonshire's clay soils when properly sized and positioned.
Yes, we use retaining walls and stepped excavation to level slopes whilst maintaining proper drainage away from boundary walls. Most residential levelling projects in Northampton take 3-5 days and include new drainage systems to prevent water running onto neighbouring properties.
Foundation work over 600mm deep typically requires building control approval through West or North Northamptonshire Council, depending on your location. Simple drainage, patio sub-bases, and driveway groundworks usually don't need approval, but we'll advise you during the site survey based on your specific project.
All of our work is backed by a workmanship guarantee, and we only use trusted materials that meet British Standards.
From site preparation and drainage to concrete bases and footings, we provide reliable groundworks across Northamptonshire — built to last and ready for any project.
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