Groundworks & Foundations — Building Strong from the Start

Groundworks & Foundation Specialists in Cornwall and West Devon

At Jamie Harris Construction Ltd, we provide comprehensive groundworks and foundation services throughout Cornwall, Torridge and West Devon, supporting new builds, extensions, conversions and major property renovations.

With over 30 years of building experience, we undertake substantial groundwork packages, including site clearance, excavations, foundation construction, drainage installations, reinforced concrete works and structural ground preparation.

Our services include trench and strip foundations, ground-bearing concrete floors, beam-and-block flooring, underground drainage, service trenches, retaining structures and associated site works.

Working alongside architects, structural engineers and other specialist trades, we ensure that groundworks are carefully coordinated with the wider construction programme and carried out in accordance with the relevant drawings and specifications.

Whether you're preparing a site for a bespoke new home, constructing an extension or undertaking major alterations to an existing property, we focus on accurate groundwork preparation, suitable materials and reliable workmanship from the outset.

Steel framework for a building under construction on a hillside, with lush green trees and hills in the background.
Construction site with metal framework of a building, concrete blocks, orange pipes, and a worker in a yellow jacket, surrounded by grassy hills.
Construction site with workers installing a foundation frame for a building, a yellow crane lifting materials, houses in the background, and a clear blue sky.
Construction site with brick foundation and various black and blue conduits or pipes laid out on the concrete floor, surrounded by dirt and other construction materials.
A construction site with a freshly poured concrete slab, with orange barriers and gravel surrounding the area. There are houses and construction equipment in the background under a cloudy sky.
Construction site with workers, scaffolding, and partially built houses under a bright sun in the sky.
A worker wearing a yellow shirt and a safety vest is working in a construction trench. There is a sculpture on a board nearby, and a tent with chairs in the background.
Construction site with partially built concrete block wall, dirt, and gravel, surrounded by red safety barriers, with trees and houses in the background.
Construction site with partially built foundation, construction vehicles, and equipment, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
Construction site with foundation forms, construction vehicles, and building partially covered in scaffolding, alongside trees and parked cars under a clear blue sky.
A large underground utility box with labeled outlets for vent and inlet, situated in a dug trench in the ground. A yellow hose is attached to the vent outlet.
Construction site with a trench lined with white protective fabric, orange drainage pipes, and a small orange excavator in the background digging dirt.
A construction worker standing inside a large, excavated trench with white geotextile fabric lining the sides, installing black modular plastic drainage or foundation tiles with red connectors.
Construction site with foundation and plumbing pipes, surrounded by gravel and wooden borders, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Construction site with concrete foundation and equipment, including a cement mixer truck pouring concrete on a rebar grid, under a cloudy sky.
Freshly poured concrete slab at a construction site, with various pipes and tools around.
A backyard yard area under construction with a concrete slab, fencing, a tree, and some stacked scaffolding or stairs on the left.
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PLANNING A GROUNDWORKS PROJECT?

Whether you're preparing for a new build, constructing an extension or undertaking substantial groundwork and drainage works, Jamie Harris Construction Ltd can provide experienced groundwork services.

We'd be pleased to discuss your project, review any architectural or structural drawings and assess the site requirements before advising on the next steps.

DISCUSS YOUR GROUNDWORKS PROJECT