Groundworks Done Right
Expert site preparation and drainage across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. Solid foundations, trusted local team.
Why Choose P&D Landscapes for Groundworks?
Your Local Dorset Groundworks Team
We’re a family-run business based in Sturminster Newton, digging the foundations that Dorset gardens stand on. Paul and the team get the ground right first time – clean, level, drained and ready for whatever you build next.
Honest assessments – we tell you what you actually need
One crew, fully equipped and insured
Clean, safe and respectful of your property
Ground that stays put, season after season
Our Groundworks Services
Explore our comprehensive range of Groundworks solutions tailored to your needs.
Site Excavation & Clearance
Full or partial dig-outs, spoil removal, tree root clearance – ready for new landscaping.
Our Approach
Clean edges, protected lawns, all waste taken away or recycled.
Drainage & Soakaways
French drains, channel drains, ACO systems and soakaways to keep water moving.
Our Approach
We fix the cause of puddles, not just the symptoms.
Foundations & Sub-Bases
Concrete pads, MOT Type 1 bases, hardcore – solid and level every time.
Our Approach
Laser-level precision so your patio or driveway never sinks.
Retaining Walls & Structures
Sleeper walls, blockwork, gabions – safe, strong and built to code.
Our Approach
Turn slopes into usable terraces without erosion.
Our Groundworks Process
A proven step-by-step approach ensuring quality results every time.
Free site visit and level check
We visit, measure levels and test the soil.
Design drainage and base layout
We plan drainage and mark out the dig.
Excavate and remove spoil
We excavate cleanly and protect your garden.
Install drainage and sub-base
Drainage pipes, soakaways and sub-base go in.
Compact, level and final prep
Everything is compacted flat and ready to build on.
Driveway Excavation in Blandford
Full dig-out, MOT Type 1 sub-base and drainage channels installed.
French Drain & Soakaway in Dorchester
Complete water management system for flood-prone garden.
Driveway Excavation in Blandford
Full dig-out, MOT Type 1 sub-base and drainage channels installed.
French Drain & Soakaway in Dorchester
Complete water management system for flood-prone garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our Groundworks services answered.
What Our Customers Say
Read genuine reviews from homeowners across Dorset who have trusted us with their projects.
Excellent job
Excellent job. So pleased with the work carried out to complete a small patio. Had full confidence in Paul from first visit and he was quick to quote and book in a time. Paul was also very helpful in finding matching sandstone paving. We’re delighted with the result and definitely recommend.
Siobhan Daniels
30 September 2025
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote for your Groundworks project.
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