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Before the elegant lines of your new balcony grace your property, a crucial, often unseen phase takes place: groundwork. This encompasses the essential excavation and concreting services that ensure your balcony's stability and longevity. At CSW FABRICATIONS, we understand that a solid foundation is paramount, which is why we offer comprehensive groundwork services meticulously tailored to each project.
Our groundwork process begins with precision. We specialise in hand-digging holes for concrete pads, a technique that offers unparalleled accuracy and minimises disruption to surrounding areas. Unlike heavy machinery, hand digging allows us to carefully navigate existing utilities and landscaping, ensuring minimal damage and optimal placement of the concrete pads. We then remove the excavated earth, leaving a clean and prepared site ready for the next phase.
The heart of our groundwork service lies in our concrete pouring and leveling. We use high-quality concrete mixes, carefully selected for their strength and durability, ensuring a robust foundation that will withstand the test of time. Our experienced team expertly pours and levels the concrete, creating a perfectly even surface for your balcony supports. This precise levelling is critical, guaranteeing that your balcony is installed on a stable, level platform, preventing future structural issues.
Beyond the practical aspects, we understand the importance of restoring your patio to its original condition. That's why we offer comprehensive reinstatement services. After excavation and concreting, we meticulously replace any disturbed surfaces, including block paving, tarmac, concrete, and stone flags. We take pride in our ability to seamlessly blend the reinstated areas with the surrounding landscape, leaving no trace of our work. Our attention to detail ensures that your property's aesthetic appeal is preserved.
FLAGSTONE UPLIFT
Careful removal and replacement of your flagstones during balcony groundwork. We remove with care, and expertly reinstate them to their original position.

MANUAL EXCAVATION
We employ hand-digging techniques to carefully excavate for concrete pads, allowing us to navigate around any existing utilities with greater accuracy.

EARTH REMOVAL
Our process of efficiently removing excavated soil from your site. We ensure all earth is promptly cleared, leaving a tidy, prepared area for concrete.

CONCRETE POURING
Our space-saving corner balconies maximize your outdoor living potential, even in compact areas. providing a functional extension to your home.

PAD SETTING
Precise placement and levelling of concrete pads. Each pad is poured to within a +/- 10mm accuracy, guaranteeing stability and structural integrity.

FLAG REINSTATEMENT
We restore your flagstones to their original position after groundwork completion, ensuring a seamless and aesthetically pleasing finish.


Groundwork: Where Stability Begins.
In essence, our groundwork services are more than just digging holes and pouring concrete. They are a crucial investment in the safety, durability, and aesthetic appeal of your new balcony. We provide the unseen foundation that ensures your balcony stands strong for years to come.
If you have any questions, or would like to know more, please contact us on 07916 717545 or email -