Groundworks in Manchester & Greater Manchester

Expert Groundworks Services Across Manchester

Trusted Groundwork Solutions for Residential & Commercial Projects

At Drainflo, we provide professional groundwork services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester region. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve established a strong reputation for safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant groundwork delivery—helping our clients build with confidence from the ground up.

Whether you’re preparing a new build site, planning an extension, installing drainage, or laying foundations, our experienced team delivers all aspects of groundworks to the highest standard.

Let’s Lay the Right Groundwork for Your Build

Whether it’s a full site strip, drainage trenching or sub-base compaction, Drainflo gets it right the first time.

What Does Our Groundworks Service Include?

Groundworks form the essential first phase of any construction or civil engineering project. Our comprehensive service includes:

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Site Clearance

We clear vegetation, existing structures, topsoil, and debris from the plot to create a clean, safe working environment. This is the critical first step before excavation or base preparation begins.

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Drainage Preparation

We prepare groundwork for foul and surface water systems, soakaways, gulleys, and attenuation tanks. If required, we install pipes and fittings ourselves or prepare the groundwork for other contractors.

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Foundation Footprint Prep

Whether it’s a strip, slab or raft foundation, we prepare the land with accurate dimensions, formwork, and access for concrete deliveries or shuttering.

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Reduced Dig & Muck Away

Our muck-away services remove spoil safely and efficiently. We manage soil classification, disposal documentation, and recycling where possible.

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Sub-Base & Ground Compaction

We lay and compact high-quality MOT Type 1 aggregate, ensuring a stable base for roads, paths, foundations, and patios. We also grade and level for drainage run-off and load-bearing performance.

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Trenching & Ducting

Our team prepares and reinstates trenches for all services including water, gas, electric, sewer, and telecoms. We work to required depths and separation specs, with correct backfill, protection and reinstatement.

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Excavation & Bulk Earthworks

We excavate to precise levels for foundations, utilities, retaining walls and drainage. Using modern diggers and tracked dumpers, our trained operators manage even the most challenging sites, including tight access or sloped land.

Local Knowledge. Local Delivery.

Groundworks form the essential first phase of any construction or civil engineering project. Our comprehensive service includes:

Soil types

From the heavy clay in North Manchester to sandy ground in Stockport, we tailor excavation depth and compaction pressure for long-term stability.

Flood risk management

In areas like Salford or Rochdale, we prepare groundwork with integrated drainage falls, soakaways or surface water redirection.

Access restrictions

Our fleet includes compact and micro diggers for restricted driveways, gardens or shared access sites.

Reinstatement standards

where work affects highways or shared paths, we follow local authority guidelines for backfill and surfacing.

Why Choose Drainflo?

We’re not just about pouring concrete — we’re about making sure your project is structurally sound from the ground up.

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Experienced team

Over two decades in residential and commercial groundwork

Trusted reputation

Recommended by builders, developers and homeowners across Manchester

Fully equipped

Diggers, dumpers, trenchers, lasers, compactors and safety equipment

Transparent pricing

No hidden fees, detailed quotes, and clear communication

Fully insured & compliant

CDM, HSE, Streetworks and local building control regulations followed

Fully equipped

Diggers, dumpers, trenchers, lasers, compactors and safety equipment

We take pride in offering a stress-free experience. From initial site survey to completed works, our team keeps you informed at every stage, ensuring your project remains on time and within budget.

Who We Work With

Self-builders

We help homeowners who are building extensions, garden rooms or full property builds with accurate ground preparation.

Main contractors

As a subcontractor, we deliver timely, reliable groundwork phases to align with build schedules.

Property developers

On housing or commercial developments, we provide full site strip, access roads, drainage and utility groundwork.

Commercial clients

We work with schools, business parks, and industrial units to prepare for paving, car parks, drainage or foundations.

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