Creating a patio or driveway involves marking out the area, then removing the topsoil or existing material to a set level; more specifically, 150mm below the damp-proof course of an adjoining building. We’ll create a slope for drainage purposes, with soakaways as needed to prevent water issues. The team compacts the excavated space, installs a drainage channel if necessary, and ensures all groundworks prepare the site as required.

Digging up your landscape in Oxted, Caterham or the surrounding areas may sound daunting, but it’s a vital part of landscaping. That said, it needn’t be an excuse to make a huge mess. At Bayleys Building & Paving Contractors Ltd, we use the proper equipment to shift large amounts of earth, digging to the right depths with minimal disruption.

Any problem with the drains could result in waterlogging, which may then damage the landscape. Standing water can be a major problem, allowing insects to breed and making your patio unusable. To that end, we install gradients at the groundworks phase of the project, implement soakaways, and form channels to help defend against moisture. We also understand that different projects will demand a unique approach, and react according to the challenge.

A foundation creates a stable base for the above structure. This can protect against damp and combats any movement within the soil below. In fact, foundations can extend the lifespan of any build in Oxted, Caterham, Kent or Surrey. Additionally, our groundworks team provides concrete bases and hardstanding areas that lend long-term stability.

Although few people ever think about what goes beneath a new driveway, patio or garden wall, groundworks can make a real difference to the end result. For this reason, you need a professional team with the proper experience and attention to detail. Fully insured, City & Guilds trained and with over six decades of shared experience, we perform a full service that customers from all walks of life are quick to recommend.