S.R.France | Groundworks and Civil Engineering Contractors

Years of hands-on experience in groundworks

Successful projects delivered across the South

In-house team with no shifting responsibility

Major sites completed, including industrial estates

Site contact with direct access to decision-makers

Why Contractors Trust SR France

Decades of Dirt, Deadlines, and Doing Things Properly

Most contractors have a story about groundwork delays, scope creep, or vanishing subcontractors. Ours is different. We’re S.R.France, a family-run groundworks and civil engineering firm in our fourth generation. We have strong ties throughout the South of England. For more than 30 years, we’ve successfully helped contractors deliver commercial and industrial builds.

About Us

Groundworks Services

“We deliver full-package groundworks and civil engineering using our own team, our own plant, and a commitment to getting it right the first time. From the initial dig to the final pour, we keep your site moving with clear communication and hands-on delivery.”

— Joe France, S.R.France

30+ Years experience

We offer full groundwork packages, including:

Site preparation, enabling works and bulk excavation

Drainage systems, attenuation tanks and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS)

Foundations, steel reinforcement, structural concrete slabs, and formwork

External works and hard landscaping including kerbs, concrete bases,and block paving

Operating across Dorset, Hampshire, and Somerset, we focus on getting groundwork right — so the rest of the build can follow.

Who We Work With & How We Deliver

Built to deliver, whatever the site throws at you.

We team up with commercial developers and main contractors who want dependable groundworks — done right the first time. No chasing. No crossed wires.

Our clients manage complex sites, from logistics hubs to starter units and extensions. They choose S.R.France because we get in early, stay coordinated, and adapt fast when plans shift.

We’ve Delivered Groundwork Packages For:

Logistics centres with tight turnaround times
Starter units needing precision pours and phased delivery
Operational unit extensions where safety and sequencing are critical

Clients like Jade Aden and Trents trust us, and suppliers such as Suttles, Keyline, JDP, NMSB, and Jewsons also rely on us. This strong supply chain helps us keep sites running smoothly, even when under pressure.

Our Projects

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Testimonials

“We've worked with S R France on many projects over the past ten years, and they’ve always been reliable, professional, and easy to work with. They managed tricky ground conditions and tight deadlines without fuss and kept us well informed throughout. We trust them and would happily recommend them.”

Marc Trent

CEO - Charles Trent Limited

“Having now worked with S R France Ltd for a number of years, it’s a pleasure to witness their continued and consistent high standards of delivery & workmanship they exercised within our various Design & Build projects , all of which compliments Jade Aden Services Ltd Specialist Supply Chain and supports the Commercial new builds we deliver to various businesses within our local area .”

Jamie Whale

Commercial Manager - Jade Aden Services Ltd

“For over two decades of working with three generations the France family, I can say my experience of this company, and the individuals, is one of honesty, professionalism , and consistent high standards.”

Andy Hitchmough

Contracts Manager - Jade Aden Services Ltd

Let’s Get the Ground Right

Every strong structure starts with solid ground, and a team you can trust. At S.R.France, we have decades of site experience. We provide everything in-house and maintain direct communication for each commercial project.

If you’re managing a build and need groundwork that’s done right, on spec and without delays, we’re ready to deliver your project.

Contact S.R.France Today

Groundworks & Civil Engineering