Foundations in Swindon
Strip, trench-fill and raft foundations for new builds and extensions.
Drainage And Building Groundworks provide foundations in Swindon and the surrounding area. Our home town — DAB Groundworks has been working on Swindon sites, driveways and developments for years, from the town centre out to every suburb.
Strip, trench-fill or raft foundations built to your structural engineer's design, dealing with variable and made-up ground and set out accurately ready for Building Control.
Our team is CSCS registered, fully insured and runs its own plant, so we turn up ready to work and to a high standard. Most smaller jobs in Swindon we can price straight away; for larger work a surveyor will pop out to quote.
What’s included
- Strip, trench-fill & raft foundations
- New builds & extensions
- Set out to engineer's drawings
- Deep-dig & problem ground
- Building Control ready
Foundations in Swindon — your questions
What kind of foundation do I need?
Your structural engineer or Building Control will specify it based on ground and load — we build to that design and advise on the practicalities.
Can you work on sloping or difficult sites?
Yes — stepped foundations, deep dig and made-up ground are all part of what we do.
How much notice do you need to start a foundation dig?
For a straightforward domestic job, a couple of weeks is usually enough once we have your approved drawings; for larger or more complex builds we'd want to see the site and drawings sooner to plan plant and access.
Can you pour foundations for a self-build?
Yes - we work with self-builders regularly, either as a standalone package or alongside your other trades, and we're happy to talk through sequencing with you.
How much do foundations cost?
Foundation cost depends on the type (strip, trench-fill or raft), depth and ground conditions, all of which come from your structural engineer's design. We'll price against your approved drawings.