Kerbing & Groundworks in Cheltenham

Kerbing and groundworks cover the structural work that happens before and around any driveway, patio or path: excavation, sub-base preparation, drainage, edging restraints and the concrete or block kerbs that hold everything in place. It's less visible than the finished surface on top, but it's the part that determines whether a driveway lasts fifteen years or starts cracking and sinking within two winters. In Cheltenham, where a lot of properties sit on clay soils that expand and contract with moisture, proper groundworks matter more than they might elsewhere: skimping on excavation depth or drainage falls apart faster on clay than on free-draining ground.

We've listed 8 businesses in this category. Groundworks is one of those trades where the quality gap between contractors is huge but hard to spot once the job's finished and covered over, so it pays to check a few things before you sign anything. Ask what depth of sub-base they're planning and what material (usually MOT Type 1 or similar), how they're handling surface water run-off, and whether kerbs will be haunched (backed with concrete) for stability. Get a written quote that breaks down excavation, materials and kerb type, not just a lump sum, and ask to see recent local jobs, ideally ones that have had a winter or two to prove themselves.

Our scores weigh how contractors handle exactly these details, based on the criteria explained on our methodology page, so you can compare the 8 listings here on more than just price.