Dorset · England
Excavation and sub-base in Christchurch
We quote excavation and sub-base for homes across Christchurch, from the BH6 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- BH6, BH23, BH7
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What excavation and sub-base involves
Excavation and sub-base work is the groundwork under a resin surface: digging out the old drive and soft ground, removing the spoil, and building up compacted layers of crushed stone and a binder course that will carry cars without moving.
Groundwork prices in Christchurch depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Homes in Christchurch range from period properties to modern estates, each with its own drainage and access questions.
Typical projects we can quote for in Christchurch include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and replacing failed edges that have started to crumble. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Christchurch
Labour and material costs in the South West run above the UK average, and the guide figures below reflect that. They include VAT and are confirmed after a survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Resin patios | £50–£130 per m² |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £80–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Christchurch
Groundworks for a domestic drive do not usually need planning permission in themselves, but the finished surface follows the front-garden drainage rules, and shallow services such as water pipes and cables are located before digging.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Excavation and sub-base in Christchurch: questions
How soon can you survey in Christchurch?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Christchurch?
We cover BH6, BH23 and BH7 and the surrounding districts, including Bournemouth and Poole.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Christchurch?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Excavation and sub-base near Christchurch
- Bournemouth 4.4 mi
- Poole 9.0 mi
- New Milton 5.2 mi
Other services in Christchurch
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Driveway drainage and soakaways
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Christchurch
We cover BH6, BH23 and BH7 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
Prefer to talk? 0800 088 6341 or