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Groundshire Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor & engineer & consultant·Head office Durham

About from company website

Groundshire Limited has been operating continuously since 1978, establishing itself as a specialist in the treatment of old mine workings and mine entries. With over 40 years of experience, backed by knowledge from previous generations, the company offers expertise in ground stabilisation for projects at risk of subsidence due to disused mine workings and shafts. They possess the necessary plant and machinery for exploratory investigations, catering to projects ranging from small plots to large inner-city developments.

The company's specialisms include the treatment of various mine workings (coal, sandstone, ironstone, lead, chalk, and fireclay) through drilling and grouting, bulk infilling of open voids, and the treatment of collapsed workings. They also specialise in treating abandoned mine shafts by drilling, grouting, and capping, as well as forming infill cut-off/curtain walls and permeation grouting of harbour walls. 50m down to smaller jobs.

Groundshire prides itself on providing reliable solutions based on a balance of knowledge, experience, and plant. They have developed a strong reputation for solving complex mining problems, with solutions tailored to each specific project. Their experienced workforce, coupled with a well-equipped plant department capable of designing and constructing special items, ensures they can undertake non-standard work.

Safety is paramount, and the company operates its own Quality Assurance Scheme.

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Project experience from company website

Newcastle Science Central

Newcastle

Consolidation of shallow mine workings close to St. James' Park, enabling the first city centre opencast in many years. The project involved top quality advice, creative planning, and a solution that proved invaluable to the construction.

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What does Groundshire Ltd do?

Groundshire Limited are specialists in the treatment of mine workings and mine entries, providing solutions for ground stabilisation on land at risk of subsidence. Their listed services include Groundworks, Civil engineering, Piling and Site clearance.

Where is Groundshire Ltd based?

Groundshire Ltd is registered at Littleburn House Littleburn Industrial Estate, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8HJ, in North East.

What areas does Groundshire Ltd cover?

Groundshire Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.

How many people work at Groundshire Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 22 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

What is Groundshire Ltd's turnover?

Groundshire Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £1.5m and £3.9m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Groundshire Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Groundshire Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-01-31.

What sectors does Groundshire Ltd work in?

Groundshire Ltd works in Infrastructure, Commercial and Residential.

When was Groundshire Ltd established?

Groundshire Ltd was incorporated on 1977-09-06, though the company says it has traded since 1978.

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