Somerset · England
Excavation and sub-base in Portishead
We quote excavation and sub-base for homes across Portishead, from the BS20 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- BS20, BS48, BS21
- 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 Portishead, 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. Portishead mixes older streets with newer estates, and many homes have room for two or more cars.
Across Somerset, the projects we price include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Portishead
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 |
| Driveway edging and borders | £25–£65 per linear metre |
| Resin bonded driveways | £35–£105 per m² |
Based on South West rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Portishead
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. If the weather turns on the day, we move the pour rather than risk a surface that will not cure.
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 Portishead: questions
Who approves dropped kerbs in Portishead?
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 Portishead 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.
How soon can you survey in Portishead?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
Excavation and sub-base near Portishead
- Nailsea 3.5 mi
- Clevedon 4.7 mi
- Keynsham 12.6 mi
- Weston-super-Mare 13.0 mi
- Bath 19.1 mi
Other services in Portishead
- 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 Portishead
We cover BS20, BS48 and BS21 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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