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Groundworks

Substructure done right. Foundations, drainage and services built to plan, with safe sites, tidy finishes and a programme you can rely on.

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Groundworks you can build on

We deliver the core groundworks that get builds out of the ground.

After site set-up and checks, we install strip footings, pads and ground beams, then pour slabs and oversites to agreed levels.

Drainage and manholes are formed with neat connections and falls, and utilities are set out with ducting, chambers and draw ropes ready for providers.

Edgings, kerbs and hardstandings tie external levels together, while membranes and insulation—where specified—are placed cleanly prior to concrete.

We keep excavations safe, manage spoil and imported materials responsibly, and record levels and compaction so sign-off is straightforward.

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Cut, fill and shape the ground ready for build

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We take projects from foundations through to finished concrete and steel work, keeping trades and programmes moving on site.

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OUR PROMISE

Your project, the right way, with Duerden Group

  • Safety first: RAMS for every task, trained operatives, strict site controls.
  • On time, on budget: realistic programmes, clear updates, no hidden extras.
  • Quality finish: tidy sites, responsible waste handling, signed-off handover.

Getting started with Duerden Group

Enquire

Send your drawings/spec or a brief outline of the job. We’ll reply quickly with any questions and a suggested next step.

Scope

We carry out a site visit, checks and measurements, then provide a clear, itemised quote and programme with an outline methodology.

Mobilise

Your project lead sorts RAMS, permits and logistics. Our team and plant arrive on schedule and keep you updated throughout.

Handover

QA checks, photos and paperwork (incl. waste notes where relevant), final sign-off and a responsive team for any follow-ups.

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Keep the build moving

Groundworks sit at the critical path.

We agree sequences early, line up pours and inspections, and keep interfaces clean so shells, frames and trades can start on time.

Progress is simple to follow—short updates, photos and clear hold points—so there are no surprises at handover.

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A local pathway into better-paid work

We partner with charities, colleges and employers to give people real site experience, basic tickets and mentoring. Candidates build confidence, log hours and progress into sustained employment—with clear steps to higher pay as skills grow.

James Duerden

  • Owner & Mentor

  • Hires locally

  • Funds training

Supporting local people into construction

We partner with local charities, colleges and contractors to create a clear route into construction. Participants gain real site experience, basic tickets and mentoring; employers get reliable extra hands. The result: local jobs, stronger teams and quality workmanship.

  • Real experience, safely delivered

    Structured site placements with supervision, RAMS briefings and PPE—so learners build hours and good habits from day one.

  • Training that leads somewhere

    Access to accredited H&S/CSCS and trade tasters through our partners, plus mentoring and references to help secure the next step.

  • Pay progression built in

    Clear milestones (tickets, tasks, responsibilities) linked to better rates—turning new skills into higher, sustained earnings.

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Why choose us?

  • Safe & compliant on every site

    Trained teams, RAMS, insured operations and disciplined exclusion zones.

  • Delivery dates you can plan around

    Realistic programmes, proactive updates and coordination that keeps trades moving.

  • Transparent pricing from first quote to final account

    Itemised scopes and pre-agreed variations—no hidden extras.

  • Quality handovers with support long after

    Modern kit, tidy finishes, O&M packs and quick call-backs.

FAQs

Foundations and footings, slabs and oversites, drainage and manholes, ducting and utilities, kerbs, edgings and hardstandings, plus membranes/insulation where specified. Tell us about your scheme and we’ll confirm the best delivery route.

We can estimate from planning/technical drawings and a brief. If you have site investigation or invert data, share it and we’ll refine the price. A site visit follows to confirm depths, access and assumptions before finalising programme and cost.

Falls, inverts and routes are agreed up front. We install drainage and chambers in the right sequence, set out utility corridors with ducting and draw ropes, and coordinate provider visits so connections align with your programme.

We plan hold points (e.g., foundation excavations, pre-pour checks) and coordinate inspections with Building Control or the appointed inspector. Any actions are closed out quickly and recorded so works can continue without delay.

Ground conditions, buried services, access, weather and lead times for concrete and materials. We flag assumptions at quote stage, build sensible allowances into the plan and keep you informed if conditions change.

A tidy site with clear levels, simple records of checks (e.g., pre-pour notes and compaction where applicable), delivery/transfer tickets and any product warranties that apply—plus a responsive contact for follow-ups.