Groundwork Services in Norfolk


Strong foundations make all the difference. Whether you’re building an extension, preparing for a driveway, or starting a commercial project, our groundwork services set the stage for everything that follows.
Based in Norfolk and serving a 30-mile radius—including Norwich, King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas—Elite Driveways & Excavations delivers professional, no-fuss groundwork done properly from the ground up.

Full-Service Groundworks for Domestic & Commercial Projects

We provide comprehensive groundwork for homeowners, builders, developers, and businesses. Whether it’s a one-day dig or a long-term build, we work with precision, care, and efficiency to get the job done safely and to a high standard.

Our services include:

Site Clearance

Removal of debris, vegetation, rubble or previous structures. Ideal for new builds or garden makeovers.

Foundations & Footings

Accurate excavation for house footings, garages, extensions and walls. All depths and widths handled to spec.

Drainage Installation

Trenching and pipe laying for surface water, foul water, soakaways and SUDS-compliant systems.

Ground Levelling & Preparation

We prepare land for patios, turfing, driveways or new construction. Includes sub-base installation where needed.

Trenching & Ducting

Trenches dug for cables, pipes, irrigation systems and other underground services.

Concrete Bases & Oversites

We install reinforced concrete pads and oversite slabs for sheds, garages, workshops and summer houses.

Who We Work With

We’re proud to deliver dependable groundwork for a wide range of clients:
• Homeowners & landlords
• Builders & property developers
• Utility contractors
• Local councils & facilities managers
• Landscapers & fencing contractors
Every job is different, and we tailor our service to your timeline, budget, and site requirements.

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Why Choose Us for Groundwork Services?

We understand that groundwork isn’t the most glamorous part of the build—but it’s one of the most important. Our clients choose us because they know we take it seriously.

Experienced Team

With years of groundwork and excavation experience behind us, we know how to work smart and safe—keeping everything on track.

Clear Communication

We keep you updated every step of the way, coordinate with other trades where needed, and stick to agreed timelines.

Reliable Equipment

Our diggers, breakers and tools are kept in top condition to avoid delays and deliver a clean, professional finish.

Fully Insured & Compliant

We’re fully insured and always work in line with health and safety standards. Risk assessments and method statements available where required.

Not Sure What You Need? We’ll Talk You Through It.

Some clients know exactly what they want. Others just know they need the ground “sorted.” Either way, we’re happy to help.
From quoting and planning to execution, we offer straightforward advice to help you make the right decisions for your space and budget.

Service Area – Local Groundwork Services Across Norfolk

We cover the whole of Norfolk and surrounding areas, including:
• Norwich
• Great Yarmouth
• King’s Lynn
• Dereham
• Wymondham
• Thetford
• Swaffham
• And surrounding towns and villages

Need to check if we cover your postcode? Just get in touch.

Get Your Groundwork Sorted

We’re ready to take on your groundwork project—big or small. Contact us today for a free quote and expert advice. Our team is punctual, polite, and easy to deal with from start to finish.

Our Groundwork Projects

Our Reviews

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John Parker
February 23, 2026

Area excavated as per quote taram 100 and type 1 installed and vibrated down in layers, all carried out in a professional manner and completed in the allocated time frame, site left clean and tidy, would definitely use Elite Driveways and excavations again

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Alex
February 15, 2026

Overall these guys gave a great service, the work was done efficiently and with great quality while also being respectful of their impact on us and our neighbours. Really happy with the work they did on our front drive, turned it from a mud pit to a very smart looking feature of our home.

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Mary Brentnall
February 12, 2026

Thank you for a very professional job and excellent communication

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MetroRod Norwich
February 11, 2026

Great service from James and the team. Highly recommend.

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Darren Bedingfield
January 13, 2026

Recently transformed our Cottages drive with Willow fences either side. It's look fantastic and James and his team did a great job especially working in the snow. Really pleased, and can recommend

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Sarah Ingram
November 13, 2025

James was fantastic! So helpful and knowledgeable, he completed the job with no issues and left everything as it was, you wouldn't have known they dug the front of our house up! Highly recommend Elite and will definitely use them again.

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Jon and Linda
September 15, 2025

Elite Driveways have recently completed a new Driveway at our business premises in Rackheath. From our first meeting James has been excellent with his advice, scheduling, promptness and standard of work. He and his team were professional, friendly, extremely hard working and delivered a excellent job. We would have no hesitation in using them again or highly recommending them.

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Robin
June 16, 2025

I highly recommend James @ Elite Driveway and Excavations, from the first point of contact to the finished driveway James surpassed our expectations. His communication skills are excellent, and he works tirelessly to give you the best outcome.

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Mohamed Ragab
March 22, 2025

We are so grateful to James for all his hard work. He has entirely transformed an embarrassingly neglected and muddy area into an entrance and front garden of which we can be proud.He is an excellent communicator keeping us updated throughout with progress and photographs, since we were not on site to see for ourselves. He has been thorough, diligent and considerate; even down to the smallest details like working around the daffodils to leave them flowering undisturbed, though we hadn’t asked or expected that would be possible.His high level of skill and workmanship will be enjoyed for many years to come, and we can absolutely recommend him to anybody looking for a reliable and trustworthy trader to undertake their project. His charges are very reasonable and we happily accepted them at once.Dr & Mrs M. Ragab

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John
November 13, 2024

Many thanks to James for our new driveway and wall; a job well done and at a good price.