Groundworks Services

Start strong and stay solid with S.R.France.

If you're looking for reliable groundworks services across Dorset, Hampshire, or Somerset, you’re in the right place. S.R.France backs main contractors and developers by providing complete groundworks packages. This assistance helps you launch industrial and commercial sites effectively

We’re a fourth-generation, family-run business with over 30 years of hands-on experience. We handle everything below and around your build. This includes;

 

  • Site Strip
  • Excavate and pour reinforced foundations
  • Lay groundfloor and external slabs
  • Excavate and install drainage systems
  • Hard landscaping, including kerbs, pavings and tarmac

Whether you’re building a warehouse, logistics hub, or starter unit, we provide the boots, the kit, and a team-focused approach. We're here to help keep your site stress-free and your project on track.

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What Do Our Groundworks Services Include?

We deliver full-service groundworks tailored to large commercial and industrial developments. Everything we do is focused on providing safe, clean, build-ready sites that are on time and to spec.

Deep Drainage & SUDS

We install large diameter pipes, manholes, attenuation tanks, and swales. These elements help support Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) to comply with planning regulations. There is no flooding or fuss—just compliant, future proof drainage built to last.

Foundations & Concrete Slabs

From pad and raft foundations to reinforced floor slabs, we excavate, steel-fix,and pour with precision. Whether you’re setting up a logistics centre or a multibay warehouse, our structural groundwork provides a sturdy base.

Bulk Excavation & Site Strip

We handle site strip, muck-away, levelling, and enabling works. This means handling materials and ground conditions to create a flat, safe base for construction.

External Works

We finish what we start. We take pride in making everything outside the footprint look just as good as what’s on top. This covers kerbs, concrete yards, perimeter paving and tarmac.

Civil Engineering Integration

Need civils too? We frequently collaborate with structural engineers and architects to ensure design meets regulation standards. This way, we deliver compliant packages for clients who want a single coordinated team, from site strip to handover.

Why Choose Our Groundworks Company?

Plenty of groundworks firms are out there — but few posses our track record, team ethos, and local knowledge. We’re not just here to dig and disappear. We’re here to get your project moving from the ground up with zero compromise on quality.

Family-Run, Site-Ready

We’re a fourth-generation business with roots in the South West. That means fewer layers of management and more boots on the ground—usually ours.

Built for Big Projects

Industrial-scale groundworks is our day-to-day. We’ve helped with logistics parks, commercial builds, and multi-phase developments. However we also cover residential projects and extensions.

Cooperative & Contractor-Friendly

We know the groundwork team sets the tone. That's why we coordinate with site managers, engineers, and suppliers. This way, we stay ahead of schedule and avoid bottlenecks before they arise.

Local Knowledge, National Standards

We understand the terrain and bring the machinery and planning expertise to work with it, not against it. That means less rework, fewer surprises, and smoother handovers.

Want to work with a team that fits into your programme, not the other way around?

We’d love to hear about your next site.

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Where Do We Offer Groundworks Services?

We serve Dorset, Hampshire, and Somerset. This region includes the busiest industrial corridors in the South West.

  • In Dorset
  • In Hampshire
  • In Somerset
Do we work outside these areas?

Yes, if the project is a good fit, we’ll travel. We’re always happy to discuss nearby locations in the South.

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Past Projects & Partnerships

Jade Aden Services

We’ve collaborated with Jade Aden on various commercial projects. Together, we provide complete substructure, drainage, and external works. With several trades on-site, timing is always key. We coordinate with site managers to ensure each phase is completed on time to ensure a smooth handover.

Trents

We assisted in the construction of their new facility by providing a full groundworks package to the high specification required to meet their needs. From a ring beam foundations to large drainage and extensive internal ducting, we delivered a variety of robust finishes. Each one is designed to handle heavy use (it is Trents after all).

Trusted Supply Chain

Keeping a job on track depends on more than just labour. That's why we’ve built strong partnerships with local suppliers like Suttles, Keyline, JDP, NMSB, and AMS. Because it's who you know that helps ensure your materials arrive when and where we need them.

We believe the best projects are built on teamwork. Whether we’re collaborating with clients, engineers, or suppliers, we approach every site with a focus on progress, not friction.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A groundworks contractor is on site from initial enabling works, through substructure and external works until handover. This includes foundations, drainage, ducting, and hard landscaping. At S.R.France, we offer comprehensive groundworks for industrial and residential developments.

Look for a groundworks contractor with proven experience, strong client references, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time. Contractors should offer transparent communication, be fully trained in health and safety, and be willing to work closely with other trades. S.R.France meets all of these criteria, with over 30 years of experience across South England.

Yes, S.R.France offers advice and install SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) as part of their services. At S.R.France, we install attenuation tanks, swales, soakaways, and other SUDS solutions. These help manage surface water and meet planning needs for industrial builds.

Using S.R.France for enabling works, substructure and external works will improve operational efficiency and make the build smoother. It streamlines communication, sequencing, and accountability. S.R.France delivers coordinated services.

Yes, S.R.France can work with live operations. They adjust to phasing needs while keeping safety standards high. S.R.France often provides groundwork packages on busy sites. They work closely with main contractors to reduce disruption and ensure steady progress.

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