Groundworks & Drainage in Cheltenham

Groundworks & Drainage Specialists Serving Cheltenham & Gloucestershire

Proper groundwork preparation is what separates a driveway that lasts 30 years from one that sinks, cracks or puddles within three. Every successful paving, driveway or patio project starts with correct groundwork — the right excavation depth, the correct compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base specification, engineered drainage falls, and a soakaway or channel drain system where required. We handle all site excavation, spoil removal, levelling, sub-base installation, drainage and manhole adjustment to the correct specification for each job. SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) compliance is a legal requirement for all new impermeable surfaces, and we survey every site to ensure the drainage solution meets current Environment Act requirements. Whether you need a standalone drainage survey, soakaway installation, a channel drain system, or complete site preparation ahead of other contractors, we cover it all. Fully insured, all work to Building Regulations standards where applicable.

We work extensively across Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire and North Cotswolds area, completing driveways, patios, fencing and groundworks projects across GL50, GL51, GL52 and GL53 postcodes. Spring bookings are now open — April and May installation slots are available, so get in touch to secure your date. Cheltenham's Regency and Victorian architecture makes it one of the most visually distinctive towns in England — and one where the right driveway surface genuinely matters. Properties in the central Conservation Areas — Montpellier, Lansdown, Pittville and St Paul's — are subject to tighter planning and design guidance. Permeable surfaces such as resin bound gravel and open-jointed block paving are generally the most appropriate choice for period Cheltenham properties: they're planning-friendly, complement the architecture, and manage surface water in the way Cheltenham Borough Council expects. We know which surfaces work in which areas and will advise you clearly at your free site visit before you commit to anything. Cheltenham's ground conditions are predominantly clay-based in the lower-lying areas, with better-draining soils on the slopes toward Battledown, Charlton Kings and the Leckhampton escarpment. Tree root protection is a real consideration on the tree-lined streets of the Promenade conservation area — we assess every site and flag any risks as part of your survey. We cover Cheltenham and regularly work in Bishops Cleeve, Woodmancote, Prestbury, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton, Tewkesbury, Winchcombe, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stroud, Painswick, Cirencester, Evesham and across the North Cotswolds. All quotes are fixed in writing before any work begins. No deposit required until we start on site. We carry £5 million public liability insurance. All work includes a written guarantee. Call us on 07578 180526 or use the form above for a free, no-obligation site visit.