South East · England
Excavation and sub-base in East Sussex
From Brighton outwards, we quote excavation and sub-base for homes and businesses across East Sussex, with the price fixed in writing once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Excavation and sub-base across East Sussex
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.
Base preparation is commonly 30–45% of a new resin drive budget, and it is where corners get cut. A thin base, unwashed fines in a permeable build, or poor compaction show up as cracks and dips within a few winters.
Typical projects we can quote for in Brighton include fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property.
Prices in East Sussex
Prices in the South East are above the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
Excavation and sub-base: Priced after survey.
Planning in East Sussex
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.
Weather and working days
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Brighton jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Excavation and sub-base in East Sussex: questions
What postcodes do you cover around East Sussex?
We cover TN, BN, RH and the surrounding districts, including Brighton and Eastbourne.
How soon can you survey in East Sussex?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Who approves dropped kerbs in East Sussex?
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.
Other services in East Sussex
- 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
- Resin pool surrounds
- 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
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in East Sussex
Tell us about your project and we will 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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