Staffordshire · England
Excavation and sub-base in Lichfield
Planning a driveway dig-out and sub-base in Lichfield? We survey and price the work across WS13, with a free site visit and an itemised written quote.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- WS13
- 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 Lichfield depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Many homes in Lichfield have existing tarmac or block drives that can be assessed for an overlay or a rebuild.
Projects we quote in and around Lichfield include replacing failed edges that have started to crumble, preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb and digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base. More about excavation and sub-base.
Prices for excavation and sub-base in Lichfield
Prices in the West Midlands are close to the UK average. These are guide ranges including VAT; your quote follows a free survey.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Excavation and sub-base | Priced after survey |
| Resin bound driveways | £45–£120 per m² |
| Resin driveway cleaning | £80–£200 per visit |
Based on West Midlands rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Lichfield
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 West Midlands is close to the UK average for rainfall, and much of the region sits on clay that holds water after wet spells. Surveys run all year; resin work itself waits for a dry day above about 5°C.
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 Lichfield: questions
Is the price fixed for Lichfield 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.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Lichfield?
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.
What postcodes do you cover around Lichfield?
We cover WS13 and the surrounding districts, including Burntwood and Tamworth.
Excavation and sub-base near Lichfield
- Burntwood 4.3 mi
- Tamworth 6.3 mi
- Rugeley 7.1 mi
- Great Wyrley 7.9 mi
- Cannock 8.6 mi
Other services in Lichfield
- 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 Lichfield
We cover WS13 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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