Concrete bases
Level, reinforced bases and foundations poured to the depth your build needs.
Groundworks and construction on the Isle of Wight
Professionally delivered groundworks across the Island: concrete bases, brickwork, retaining walls, drainage and site preparation. We acknowledge enquiries the same day, arrange a site visit within two working days and provide a fixed written quotation after assessing the ground.
Groundworks begins with correct excavation and preparation
Groundworks starts below the finished surface, where correct excavation, compaction and depth determine the stability of the completed structure. Bruce has run these sites for over 15 years and works alongside Steve, Jacob and Max. The team levels and compacts each base to the depth required by the planned build, providing stable support for slabs and retaining walls.
For a building base, retaining wall or drainage run, we assess the site before quoting. We then price the work in full and fix that figure before ground is broken.
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What groundworks and construction covers
Get Free QuoteBrickwork and blockwork
Walls, piers and raised beds laid in brick or block, run to line.
Retaining walls
Structural walls that hold back soil across a slope or a change in level.
Drainage
Land drains, soakaways and surface channels that carry water off the site.
Site preparation
Clearance, dig-out, spoil removed and compaction before the build starts.
Car parks and driveways
Sub-base, edging and surfacing for parking areas and driveways. For a full car park or grounds contract, see our commercial landscaping.
Why choose Penny Tree
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Set to level
Bases dug, compacted and poured to the depth your build needs, checked level across the run.
Water goes where planned
Falls and soakaways set so the water leaves the site, not the slab.
Your ground protected
Boards over lawns and paths, drives crossed carefully, and the ground made good before we go.
Named team on site
Bruce, Steve, Jacob and Max form the named team on site, with City & Guilds and CSCS qualifications across the crew. Public liability certificate available on request.
Project paperwork and records
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Insurance
We hold public liability cover and send the certificate on request before work starts.
Site and method
We confirm the working method, excavation depth and site access in writing, then provide progress updates throughout the project.
Waste records
Spoil and dig-out are carried and logged as an EA registered waste carrier.
Quote and handover
A clear fixed written quotation after the site assessment, then a tidy site handed back when we finish.
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Book a Free Site Visit
Every site is different, so we carry out a site visit before providing a fixed written quotation. We check the ground conditions, levels, drainage, access and surrounding structures, so we can recommend the correct method and price the work properly. Once the assessment is complete, we provide your free written quotation within 24 hours wherever possible.
Call or WhatsApp 07415 900239 to schedule a convenient site visit.
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Common questions
Get in touchWhat does groundworks cost on the Isle of Wight?
We assess the site before providing a fixed written quotation. Ground conditions affect the price, so the figure is based on an on-site assessment rather than an assumption.
How fast can I get a quote?
We acknowledge enquiries the same day and arrange a site visit within two working days. After assessing the ground, we typically provide the fixed written quotation within 24 hours.
Will you damage my garden or drive getting to the job?
We board over lawns and paths, protect any drive we cross, and make good the ground the machines run on before we leave.
Do you take on commercial groundworks?
Yes. We set the method and programme out in writing, and take on work of all scales.
Are you insured for groundworks?
Yes. We hold public liability cover and send you the certificate on request before work starts.
Where does the spoil and waste go?
We carry and dispose of spoil and muck-away as an EA registered waste carrier.
Can you work on a sloping or awkward site?
Yes. We check the access and the levels first, then plan the dig and the retaining work around them.
Do you lay concrete bases for a build?
Yes. We pour reinforced, level bases to the depth your structure and the ground conditions need.
Where we work across the Isle of Wight
We work from The Yard at Hale Common near Newport and cover every town on the Island. Tell us about the work and we will arrange a site visit to assess the ground before providing the written quotation.
Ready to plan the work?
Schedule a free site visit. We'll assess the work properly, then provide a fixed written price before work begins.
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What happens next
- 01 Tell us what needs doing A quick message is enough to start. We acknowledge enquiries the same day.
- 02 Schedule a free site visit Where assessment is needed, we arrange a convenient visit within two working days.
- 03 Receive a fixed written quotation We quote after assessment, typically within 24 hours where applicable. No surprise extras before work begins.