Gloucestershire · England
Excavation and sub-base in Tewkesbury
Thinking about a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Tewkesbury? Get a guide price in under a minute, then a free survey and a fixed written quote once the specification is agreed.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- GL20
- 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.
Before quoting groundworks in Tewkesbury we check levels against door thresholds, look for shallow services and plan where spoil and materials will go. In and around Tewkesbury, drives often run further from the road, so edging, falls and drainage are planned along the whole length.
Typical projects we can quote for in Tewkesbury include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Tewkesbury
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £80–£130 per m² |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£130 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Tewkesbury
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. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Gloucestershire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
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 Tewkesbury: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Tewkesbury?
We cover GL20 and the surrounding districts, including Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Tewkesbury?
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.
Is the price fixed for Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury
- Cheltenham 7.2 mi
- Gloucester 9.4 mi
- Stroud 16.8 mi
- Cirencester 20.5 mi
Other services in Tewkesbury
- 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 Tewkesbury
We cover GL20 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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