Surrey · RH2
Groundworks in Reigate
Groundworks cover the below-ground and site-preparation stage of a build — excavation, foundations, drainage and hardstanding sub-base — carried out before structural building work begins.
In Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for groundworks
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
How it works
Our groundworks process
- 01
Site survey
Assessing existing ground conditions, services and access ahead of work starting.
- 02
Clearance
Clearing vegetation, existing hardstanding or structures as needed.
- 03
Excavation
Excavating to the depth specified by the foundation design, adjusted if ground conditions differ from expected.
- 04
Foundations and drainage
Pouring foundations and laying drainage runs to specification.
- 05
Backfill and compaction
Backfilling and compacting ready for the structural build to begin.
Also in this area
Other services we provide in Reigate
Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Groundworks in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide groundworks across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
Why are groundworks often priced with provisional sums?
Ground conditions can't be fully confirmed until excavation begins — unexpected soil conditions, tree roots or buried services can affect the work. Provisional sums keep the quotation honest rather than guessing at conditions we can't yet see.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
Get a quote for groundworks in Reigate
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19.