Dorset · England
Excavation and sub-base in Poole
If you are planning a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Poole, start with a free survey. We measure, check levels and drainage, and set out each part of the price in writing.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- BH15, BH14, BH17
- 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.
In Poole, the survey for this work is about levels, falls and ground conditions: where water goes now, what is under the surface and how materials will reach the site. Poole has a broad mix of housing, from terraces near the centre to detached homes on the edges.
Projects we quote in and around Poole include adding a soakaway so water stays on the property, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Poole
Guide prices for Poole are based on South West rates, which are above the UK average. The written quote after your survey is the figure that counts.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Permeable SuDS driveways | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin over tarmac and concrete | £50–£75 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Poole
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
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Excavation and sub-base in Poole: questions
How soon can you survey in Poole?
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 Poole?
We cover BH15, BH14 and BH17 and the surrounding districts, including Bournemouth and Christchurch.
Is the price fixed for Poole jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
Excavation and sub-base near Poole
- Bournemouth 4.6 mi
- Christchurch 9.0 mi
- Weymouth 21.9 mi
Other services in Poole
- 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 Poole
We cover BH15, BH14 and BH17 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
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