Groundworks
Experienced groundwork services
At Fowler and Gilbert, we can prepare your whole site, ensuring it’s ready for the installation of your steel frame building. This can include laying the foundations for your new building.
Our team of trained professionals use our own fleet of 5.5 to 21 tonne diggers, dumpers, twin drum and single rollers to complete all groundworks necessary.
Few other providers of steel frame buildings offer this complete turnkey solution, which saves you time and keeps costs low.
Our groundworks can include:
- Whole site clearance, excavation, and preparation.
- Removal of all waste, rubbish and debris.
- Installing foundations and ring beams
- Drainage system advice and construction if needed.
- Laying of concrete floors and aprons
Laying the foundation for your steel frame building
Choose from a range of options:
- Our experienced team come to site in order to mark out, dig the holes, pour the concrete, set pins and take levels.
- You dig your own holes, after which the team arrives on site to take levels once the concrete is poured.
- You provide us with levels or arrange to complete the bases using an alternative trades service.
In some instances, you can opt to bolt to an existing concrete slab – however, this method is not recommended and must be determined by a structural engineer.
Why use Fowler and Gilbert?
- We use the best materials, including the steel fabricated to BS EN 1090 standard.
- Choose from a wide variety of colours or opt for hot dipped galvanised to BS EN 10345:2009.
- We only use UK manufacturers and trusted suppliers such as Eternit and Kingspan, so you can be assured of quality.
Learn more about our services
Design
Custom steel frame structure designs
Fabrication
Manufacturing the steelworks
Installation
Erecting your steel frame building