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:
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.
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.
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.
Reduced Dig & Muck Away
Our muck-away services remove spoil safely and efficiently. We manage soil classification, disposal documentation, and recycling where possible.
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.
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.
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:
Why Choose Drainflo?
We’re not just about pouring concrete — we’re about making sure your project is structurally sound from the ground up.
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.
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