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Build on the right base

We plan strip, trench fill, raft and piled foundations around ground conditions, drainage, access and engineer details, giving your build a safer start below ground.

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Why Choose SB for Foundations

Why Homeowners Choose SB for Foundation Work

Ground Checks

Ground conditions and soil testing help decide the right footing type.

Depth Set Out

Foundation depths are set using load, ground and engineer details.

Concrete Placement

Foundation concrete, starter bars reinforcement are planned in sequence.

Below Ground Prep

Drainage, damp proof course and substructure works are built in early.

Foundation Options

Choose the right footing for the site

Every site is different. The correct foundation depends on soil conditions, structural engineer drawings, access, drainage and the build above.

Strip Foundations

A common option where soil conditions and structural load requirements allow.

Raft Bases

Designed to spread loads across weaker or less stable ground.

New Build Bases

Planned around full layout, drainage and structural design.

Trench Fill

Designed for sites where deeper support is needed below poor ground.

Piled Support

Suited to sites where deeper structural support is required.

Extension Bases

Built to work safely with existing property access.

Foundations Planning

Get the details right before digging

Clear planning helps avoid delays once excavation starts. We look at ground conditions, engineer specifications, drainage, regulations, cost and timing before the concrete pour.

Ground Conditions

Start with the soil

Ground conditions and soil testing help decide whether strip, trench fill, raft or piled foundations are safest for your project.

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Engineer Details

Build from the drawings

Structural engineer specifications, foundation depth calculations, starter bars and reinforcement should be agreed before footing work begins.

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Drainage & DPC

Plan below ground

Drainage, damp proof course and substructure work need planning before the build rises above ground.

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Rules & Checks

Know what gets inspected

Building Regulations for foundations may involve checks on depth, drainage, damp proofing, concrete and structural setup before the next stage starts.

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Cost & Timeline

Price and timing

Cost of foundations depends on access, ground, depth, footing type, drainage and inspections. The timeline can also change with weather and readiness.

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What people ask about Foundation ?

Before your footing work starts

Foundation cost depends on soil conditions, excavation depth, footing type, drainage, access and engineer requirements.

 

The right option depends on ground conditions, load and structural design. Strip, trench fill, raft and piled foundations all suit different sites.

 

Yes. Foundations for house extensions must work with the existing property, access, drainage and nearby structures.

 

Yes, foundation work may need building control checks before concrete placement and before the build continues above ground.

 

The timeline depends on excavation, inspections, weather, ground conditions, foundation type and site access.

 

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Recent Foundation Work

See how strong builds start

View recent groundwork projects showing excavation, concrete placement, reinforcement, drainage and foundation preparation for new builds and extensions.

New Build Contractors

Need the right base before the build starts?

Talk to SB Construction about your site, ground conditions and foundation plans before excavation begins.

 

Free Foundations Guide

Read this Guide Before Digging

Use our guide to compare foundation types, understand approvals and spot cost factors before you request quotes or start groundwork.

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