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Excavation and sub-base in Reigate
We quote excavation and sub-base for homes across Reigate, from the RH2 district outwards, and send an itemised written price after a free visit.
- Guide price
- Priced after survey
- Postcodes
- RH2, RH1, RH3
- 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 Reigate, 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. Plots around Reigate are often generous, so turning areas and longer runs of edging are part of many quotes.
Across Surrey, the projects we price include digging out an old drive and building a permeable sub-base, 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 Reigate
Labour and material costs in the South East 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 extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
| Resin bonded driveways | £40–£110 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Reigate
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 East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Laying days in Reigate are confirmed close to the date, because rain and cold stop resin curing properly.
How it works
The steps are simple: guide price, free survey, written quote with a fixed price once the specification is agreed, then a date that suits you and the weather.
Excavation and sub-base in Reigate: questions
Is the price fixed for Reigate 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 Reigate?
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 Reigate?
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 Reigate
- Redhill 1.5 mi
- Horley 4.8 mi
- Banstead 5.9 mi
- Caterham 6.3 mi
- Leatherhead 6.9 mi
Other services in Reigate
- 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 Reigate
We cover RH2, RH1 and RH3 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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