Exeter Groundworks Services

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Exeter Groundworks Contractors

Complete groundworks packages covering excavation, foundations, drainage, utilities and surfacing for Exeter developments with full CDM compliance.

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Exeter Excavation & Earthworks

Professional excavation and muck shifting services across Exeter and Devon. Our modern fleet handles bulk earthmoving and precise grading for all project sizes.

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Exeter Foundations & Footings

Expert foundation contractors in Exeter. Specializing in strip, trench fill, raft, and piled foundations for residential and commercial buildings throughout Devon.

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Exeter Drainage Systems

Professional drainage contractors serving Exeter. Complete solutions for surface water, foul drainage, and SuDS compliant systems for Devon developments.

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Exeter Site Clearance

Comprehensive site clearance in Exeter and surrounding areas. Professional demolition, tree removal, and waste management for Devon construction projects.

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Exeter Concrete Works

Specialist concrete contractors in Exeter. Reinforced structures, ground beams, and industrial flooring for commercial projects across Devon.

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Exeter Utilities Installation

Certified utilities installation throughout Exeter and Devon. Underground services for water, gas, electricity, and telecoms with full project management.

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Exeter Tarmac Surfacing

Durable tarmac and asphalt surfacing for Exeter driveways, car parks and access roads with full sub-base preparation and drainage integration.

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Our Work

Professional groundworks across Exeter and Devon

Excavation

Monkerton Mass Excavation

Excavation

Monkerton Mass Excavation

12-plot earthworks balanced on site, reducing export volumes by 38%

Monkerton, Exeter•2025

Paving

Topsham Courtyard Paving

Paving

Topsham Courtyard Paving

Hand-cut reclaimed brick to conservation specification

The Strand, Topsham•2025

Foundations

Heavitree Foundation Package

Foundations

Heavitree Foundation Package

Strip, raft and reinforced retaining works for school extension

Heavitree, Exeter•2024

Concrete

Marsh Barton Yard Slab

Concrete

Marsh Barton Yard Slab

150mm RC slab with steel fibre reinforcement for HGV traffic

Marsh Barton, Exeter•2024

Surfacing

Cranbrook Link Road

Surfacing

Cranbrook Link Road

Adoptable carriageway with street lighting ducts and signal loops

Cranbrook, Exeter•2025

Utilities

Sidmouth Trenching

Utilities

Sidmouth Trenching

LPG, comms and potable water ducting for new holiday lodges

Sidmouth, Devon•2024

Structural

Pennsylvania Retaining Wall

Structural

Pennsylvania Retaining Wall

Engineer designed reinforced wall for hillside garden terrace

Pennsylvania, Exeter•2024

Drainage

Wonford Drainage Upgrade

Drainage

Wonford Drainage Upgrade

New soakaway and carrier drain reinstated with permeable paving

Wonford, Exeter•2025

Landscaping

St Leonards Garden Terracing

Landscaping

St Leonards Garden Terracing

Multi-level patio and sleeper retaining scheme

St Leonards, Exeter•2024

Resin Surfacing

Pinhoe Resin Drive

Resin Surfacing

Pinhoe Resin Drive

Permeable resin-bound driveway meeting SuDS criteria

Pinhoe, Exeter•2025

Demolition

Countess Wear Site Clearance

Demolition

Countess Wear Site Clearance

Soft strip, asbestos removal coordination and tree protection

Countess Wear, Exeter•2024

Concrete

St Thomas Concrete Drive

Concrete

St Thomas Concrete Drive

Textured concrete drive with integral drainage channels

St Thomas, Exeter•2025

Agricultural

Alphington Agricultural Entrance

Agricultural

Alphington Agricultural Entrance

Farm access upgrade with 40N mix and cattle grid installation

Alphington, Exeter•2024

Specialist

City Centre Diamond Drilling

Specialist

City Centre Diamond Drilling

Core drilling for telecoms in restricted access retail unit

Exeter High Street•2024

Drainage

Exminster Soakaway

Drainage

Exminster Soakaway

Attenuation crate system sized to Devon County design rainfall

Exminster, Devon•2025

Paving

Whipton Slab Paving

Paving

Whipton Slab Paving

Porcelain patio laid with concealed recessed inspection covers

Whipton, Exeter•2024

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Exeter Groundworks Contractors - Serving All Devon Areas

Exeter Groundworks Backed by Evidence

Every scheme begins with a tailored feasibility pack covering soil reports, service searches and phasing. Explore how we price and phase projects in our Exeter groundworks cost guide, built from live EX postcodes.

What to expect on day one

Site walk-through covering access, spoil placement and welfare
Service scans to protect Western Power, SWW and telecom assets
QA photos logged to our cloud portal for planning compliance

Delivering compliant finishes

BS 5975 temporary works coordination for retaining structures
Sustainable drainage (SuDS) design in line with Devon County guidance
Flexible handover options: as-built pack, CCTV and maintenance plan

Integrated Service Packages

Combine excavation, foundations and drainage into a single contract to shorten programmes and remove contractor overlap. Our excavation team prepares accurate levels for engineered foundations, while the drainage crew installs compliant outlets ready for surfacing in concrete or asphalt.

Recent Exeter Results

Monkerton self-build: installed 22 linear metres of trench fill foundations and utilities in under a week with zero snagging.
Topsham conservation home: replaced clay drainage with permeable paving to satisfy flood mitigation requirements.
Heavitree school extension: delivered summer holiday programme to strict CDM timelines, including reinstatement before term.

Our Service Areas

Why RONIN?

✓Fully Insured £10M
✓CSCS Certified Team
✓Modern Equipment
✓Free Detailed Quotes
✓Project Management
✓Emergency Services
✓Warranty Provided

What Our Exeter Clients Say

“RONIN completed our commercial site excavation in Exeter Business Park ahead of schedule. Their modern equipment and professional team made a complex project look easy.”

James Mitchell

Commercial Developer, Exeter

“Outstanding groundworks service! They handled our residential foundation and drainage with expertise. The team's attention to detail and safety standards are second to none.”

Sarah Thompson

Homeowner, Topsham

“Best groundworks contractor in Exeter! Their quote was competitive, work was exceptional, and they left the site spotless. Highly recommend for any groundworks project.”

David Chen

Builder, Heavitree

Frequently Asked Questions About Groundworks in Exeter

Our end-to-end packages cover excavation, engineered foundations, drainage, retaining structures, utilities, surfacing and reinstatement. We self-deliver each discipline with CSCS and CPCS crews so clients only manage one contractor from strip-out to final finish.

Costs depend on access, soil type and specification. As a guide, trench fill foundations in Exeter average £180-£220 per linear metre, while SuDS-compliant drainage starts around £95 per metre. Request a proposal and we’ll share benchmarks from recent EX1–EX6 jobs.

A single-plot extension package (excavation, foundations and drainage) usually finishes within 7–10 working days. Larger infrastructure works such as link roads run over several months. We build programmes around planning conditions, school holidays and developer milestones.

We coordinate with Exeter City Council, Building Control and utility providers, supplying method statements, temporary works designs and as-built documentation. Clients remain the applicant, but we prepare drawings and attend inspections to speed approvals.

Our crews operate daily across Exeter neighbourhoods including Heavitree, Topsham, St Leonards, Pinhoe, Alphington and Marsh Barton, with rapid mobilisation to East and Mid Devon. We schedule call-outs 24/7 for urgent works.

We hold £10M public liability, £10M employers’ liability and contractors all-risk insurance. RAMS, inductions and weekly toolbox talks keep every site compliant with CDM 2015 and client-specific standards.

Yes. We integrate with architects, engineers and principal contractors, sharing digital programmes, marked-up drawings and progress photos. Our BIM-ready survey data streamlines handover to follow-on trades.

Our emergency crew handles burst mains, collapsed drains, landslips and subsidence. Call 07432 829707 for rapid deployment—target response is two hours within Exeter and four hours across Devon.

Groundworks Contractors in ExeterExcavation • Drainage • SurfacingTrusted across EX1, EX2 and wider Devon