Mid Glamorgan · Wales
Excavation and sub-base in Porthcawl
We quote excavation and sub-base for homes across Porthcawl, from the CF36 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- CF36
- 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 Porthcawl depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Around Porthcawl, longer drives and rural access are common, so deliveries and mixing space are planned at survey.
In Porthcawl we can price work such as digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, replacing failed edges that have started to crumble and setting a channel drain across a garage entrance. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Porthcawl
For South Wales, where typical costs are below 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 |
| New resin driveways (full dig-out) | £65–£105 per m² |
| Driveway edging and borders | £20–£55 per linear metre |
Based on South Wales rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Porthcawl
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 Wales, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
South Wales is wetter than most of England, so a permeable build or a planned route for water is essential on every drive. Laying days in Porthcawl are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
Guide price first, then a free visit, then a line-by-line quote. Nothing is booked until you have the specification in writing.
Excavation and sub-base in Porthcawl: questions
What postcodes do you cover around Porthcawl?
We cover CF36 and the surrounding districts, including Bridgend and Maesteg.
Do I need planning permission in Porthcawl?
Wales has its own permitted development rules on the same principle: a front-garden hard surface should be porous or drain to a permeable area on the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Porthcawl?
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 Porthcawl
- Bridgend 5.7 mi
- Maesteg 9.2 mi
- Tonypandy 14.5 mi
- Rhondda 16.6 mi
- Pontypridd 17.7 mi
Other services in Porthcawl
- 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 Porthcawl
We cover CF36 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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