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James Groundworks Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Christchurch

About from company website

Formed in 1969, James Groundworks Ltd is a third-generation groundwork and civil engineering company based in Christchurch, Dorset. With over 50 years of experience, we provide a range of groundwork services to deliver durable, attractive, and lasting solutions. Our local groundworkers specialise in managing the installation of new driveways, new patios, new foundations, and all associated drainage services.

From the initial designs to the final finishes, we provide full-service groundworks in Bournemouth and all surrounding areas. Our experienced team is happy to help prospective customers with any questions. We can help establish the work to be undertaken to improve customers' properties and match their personal styles.

The work our team undertakes for a variety of groundworks projects includes site clearance, excavation and foundation construction, pilings, surface preparation, drainage systems, and sub-bases. We provide a comprehensive range of works to ensure seamless, strong, and long-lasting installations. We are Brett-approved installers, providing a five-year installation guarantee, and materials come with a ten-year Brett product guarantee.

For customers' peace of mind, we are also fully covered with public and employer liability insurance. We hold Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) cards. We are also licensed to safely undertake street works in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas.

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Project experience from company website

Indian Sandstone Driveway

120sqm of Indian sandstone laid.

Driveway Revamp

Driveway completed using Tobermore Tegula Trio in Slate with a Charcoal Brett Beta perimeter.

Drop Kerbs

Two drop kerbs completed and left tidy for the tarmacer.

Accreditations from company website

  • CSCS
  • CPCS
  • Brett-approved installer

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What does James Groundworks Ltd do?

James Groundworks Ltd is a third-generation groundwork and civil engineering company based in Christchurch, Dorset. We offer a range of services including driveways, patios, drainage, and foundations. Their listed services include Groundworks, Civil engineering, Driveways & paving, Drainage and Piling.

Where is James Groundworks Ltd based?

James Groundworks Ltd is registered at Keepers Cottage Quomps Copse, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6AE, in South West.

What areas does James Groundworks Ltd cover?

James Groundworks Ltd states that it works across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset.

How many people work at James Groundworks Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 3 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.

What is James Groundworks Ltd's turnover?

James Groundworks Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on creditors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £450k and £1.8m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is James Groundworks Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists James Groundworks Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.

What accreditations does James Groundworks Ltd hold?

James Groundworks Ltd displays CSCS, CPCS and Brett-approved installer on its website.

What sectors does James Groundworks Ltd work in?

James Groundworks Ltd works in Residential, Commercial and Infrastructure.

When was James Groundworks Ltd established?

James Groundworks Ltd was incorporated on 2013-09-25, though the company says it has traded since 1969.

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