Upgrade Your Garden Project with Expert Groundwork Services

Spring is all about making the most out of your garden and getting it ready for entertaining in summer. If your plans include incorporating hard landscaping elements, then you may need some groundwork completed. In this article, we will be discussing all of the services we offer here at BZ Gardens when it comes to ongoing groundwork services.

Excavations

Typically, when you are planning to put in a long-standing structure, you will require an excavation. This will most likely happen during the landscaping or garden design phase, but can also be done at a much later stage as well. An excavation will require a team of professionals to dig holes in your out space in order to clear enough room to build. 

Excavations require a skilled eye as well as specific equipment. By hiring a team of expert gardeners, you will be able to sit back and relax as your excavation is performed with precision. A team of professional gardeners will be able to ensure accurate depths and dimensions required for different types of foundations or footings.

Excavations can also be important if you are looking to remove a tree or shrub that is large, or has been in your garden for a long time. Getting rid of a tree from your landscape is no easy task and may require a group of professionals. 

Site Clearance

When it comes to preparing groundwork, like excavations, a clearance of the site will need to be conducted. This will ready the garden around the site and have any debris, vegetation and obstructions removed before the work begins. Also, for some projects, the top surface of the soil in your garden, which can usually not be built on, will also be removed before a construction project starts. This is particularly true when it comes to putting in long-standing garden rooms or large greenhouses.

Foundations and Footings

According to this article from Crown Pavilions, ‘if you want your garden room to withstand the unpredictable British weather, remain structurally sound and look fantastic for many years to come, you will need to install high quality garden room foundations. For garden structures such as pergolas, decks, patios, sculptures, green houses or arbours, strong foundations and footings are of great importance. 

For these hard landscaping features to be prevalent in your outdoor space and be established for a long period of time, the foundations of their building work should be done by professionals. Here at BZ Gardens, our groundwork services include ensuring that all hard landscaping pieces have the structural stability and longevity required. 

Mini Piling

Some garden projects may require some additional support – and that is where mini piling comes in. Mini piling is where deep foundations are created. This can be for buildings, bridges or many other garden structures. This can involve installing small-diameter piles, which can range from 150mm to 300mm in diameter. These piles will be made from either steel, concrete or a combination of both materials. 

This is done with specialised equipment such as rotary drilling, auger drilling, or hydraulic hammering. To reinforce foundations and stabilise the structures, your professional gardening team will look at the soil conditions and the project requirements before starting this endeavour. Mini piling helps to ensure durability of our outdoor structure. 

Utility Trench Work

In addition to the above, here at BZ Gardens we also offer utility trench work as one of our primary groundwork services. Utility trench work or trenching as it’s otherwise known as, is the process of excavating a narrow, yet deep trench in a garden. 

These are typically used when  installing utility lines, a drainage system, or, as mentioned previously, a foundation. Utility trench work is often needed to connect a building through underground pipes. If during your landscape design process, you are looking to add utilities to a garden room or greenhouse, then contacting our team to offer advice would be a great start for your upcoming project.

Drainage Solutions

Water drainage solutions for your garden can be essential and our team of professionals would recommend looking into this service if you have a large garden or estate. Effective drainage solutions can not prevent water damage in your garden, but it can also stop erosion. Our team of experts can help design and further install drainage systems tailored to your site’s specific requirements, ensuring efficient water management throughout your estate. 

Operated Machinery Hire

For many of the jobs mentioned above, you will need expert machinery. Operated machinery is often essential for groundwork jobs and our hiring service provides you, the customer, with access to a diverse range of manned equipment. When utilising machines such as excavators and loaders, you will need trained professionals to operate them. Our trained operators will be able to assist you with all of  your operated machinery needs.

BZ Gardens – Local Surrey Gardening Professionals 

If this year, you are looking to redesign your garden and would be interested in our groundwork services, we are just a call or email away. Our seasoned specialists are here to assist you in designing the garden of your dreams while ensuring its durability for the long term. Based in the Surrey area, we have a team of capable professionals, who can assist you with any of the jobs listed above. From excavations right through to operated machinery hire, we are sure we can help your garden thrive this spring.