Dodwells LTD
Birchwood Farm,
Woldingham Road,
Woldingham, CR3 7LR
Hard Landscaping in Oxted | Groundworks and Drainage Installations | How to Choose the Right Contractor
At Dodwells Ltd, we recognise that one of the most important decisions of your Oxted-based construction project is choosing the groundwork contractors. Getting the groundworks right not only creates a solid, robust base for the structure or surface to come, it also gets your project off to a smooth, efficient start. But construction work comes in many forms. Be it bulk excavations, drainage installations, hard landscaping, foundation installation or basement preparation, how do you know which contractor to choose?Our groundwork and basement contractors have a long-standing reputation for prioritising customer satisfaction. As such, we have outlined below some of the most important factors you should consider when choosing professionals for your project.To schedule an initial consultation with a member of our team, please call us on 01883 905848. We happily visit locations throughout Oxted.
Choosing Your Ideal Groundwork Contractors
CHECK IF THEY’VE WORKED ON PROJECTS LIKE YOURS BEFORE.
Even the most common types of groundworks have a personal quality unique to your site and requirements. If your work has a more specialist nature – such as bulk excavations and basement preparation – you must put it in the hands of professionals with the appropriate skills.
Proven expertise not only ensures your job in Oxted reaches completion on time and within budget, it also provides optimal performance and durability long into the future. This is especially important for work beneath the ground (like foundation installations and drainage installations) as well as visible hard landscaping surfaces.
Leaving such work to novice groundwork and basement contractors will likely lead to substandard results. Problems that may arise from poor groundworks include flooding, drainage systems that block regularly and subsidence.
SEE IF THEY ENCOURAGE YOUR INVOLVEMENT.
Reputable groundwork contractors have no issue with your input or presence throughout the project, from bulk excavations to the final sign-off. The only time this may come into question is if you suggest something, or act in a way, that compromises your safety or anyone else’s. A good example in this respect is asking your proposed contractor how they feel about you being present when the building inspector visits your site in Oxted.
Of course, this shouldn’t be an issue for trustworthy groundwork or basement contractors. From foundation installations to drainage installations, groundworks must undergo inspection and sign-off regardless. If anything, it’s good for a client to hear the feedback from the building inspector as it provides reassurance from another party.
This example doesn’t apply to hard landscaping work or sports ground maintenance. However, worthy groundwork contractors will still actively encourage your involvement on such jobs. They represent personal projects, so any professional will base their approach on your design aspirations and/or performance requirements.
GET A DETAILED QUOTE FROM PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS.
It’s vital that you feel comfortable with your groundwork and/or basement contractors before they arrive at your Oxted site to begin work. As such, you should stay alert for positive signs from the outset. This includes how they treat your inquiry and request for a meeting.
A key point to consider is how they handle quotations. This covers the full spectrum of groundworks, be it a simple hard landscaping installation, foundation installations for an extension or drainage installations for a new office complex.
Dependable groundwork contractors invariably provide free, detailed quotations that break down and highlight all costs. This should cover everything including bulk excavations, materials, labour and the removal of waste from your site.