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Foundations Contractors

Complete Foundations.Ready to Build.

Piling plus RC foundations from one contractor. We can work to your engineer's design or provide our own. Ground beams, pile caps, and slabs - we handle Building Control and hand over a finished base.

Contractor
One Team
Warranty
12 Years
Piling + RC Works Ground Beams Pile Caps Building Control
24h Quotation
Fixed Pricing
£10M Insured
12yr Warranty
WHY RC FOUNDATIONS

Seamless Handover. Piling to Slab Package.

Don't want coordination headaches?

Coordinating separate contractors for piling and foundations creates delays, disputes, and finger-pointing when something goes wrong. You just need a solid base ready for your builder - not another contractor to manage.

Add RC foundations to your piling quote. We handle pile cutting, trench excavation, reinforcement fixing, Building Control inspections, and concrete pour. When we leave, your builder can start the walls.

Reinforced Concrete Ground Beam Construction

Ready for Your Builder

Seamless handover - foundations complete, walls can start.

Foundation Types We Deliver

RC Ground Beams
Ring Beams
Pile Caps
RC Slabs (Piled Rafts)
FOUNDATIONS TECHNICAL SPECS

RC Beams, Caps & Slabs. Building Control Compliant.

We work to your structural engineer's specification or provide our own design. All foundations are inspected by Building Control before the concrete pour.

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Reinforced Concrete Ground Beam Detail
Structural Warranty12 Years

Design Flexibility

Work to your engineer's design or we can provide our own - often saving you the cost of separate structural fees.

Building Control

We coordinate Building Control inspections before the pour. Pile logs, insurance, and warranty documentation included.

Anti-Heave When Required

Clay soil or trees nearby? We install compressible void formers where the design requires to protect against ground movement.

Ready for Builder

We hand over a complete foundation - cured, inspected, and ready for your builder to start walls.

FOUNDATIONS FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ground beams, pile caps, and complete foundation packages.

Ground beams are reinforced concrete beams that span between pile heads, connecting them together and providing a level surface for building walls. They transfer structural loads from the building down to the piles. Ground beams are typically 300-600mm deep and match the width of the wall above.
In most cases, yes. Ground beams connect your piles and create the base for your building. Without them, piles are just individual support points. Some projects use pile caps for point loads or RC slabs for large floor areas, but ground beams are the most common solution for domestic extensions.
Strip foundations are continuous trenches of concrete bearing directly on the ground. Ground beams are reinforced concrete beams that span between piles, transferring load to deeper strata. Ground beams are used when surface soil is too weak or variable for strip foundations.
Ground beams typically cost £80-£150 per linear metre, depending on size and reinforcement. Pile caps cost £150-£300 each. RC slabs run £80-£120 per m². A complete piling and foundations package averages around £300 per m² of building footprint.
Yes - we offer complete foundation packages including piling, ground beams, pile caps, and RC slabs. Having one contractor handle both eliminates coordination delays, reduces mobilisation costs, and ensures seamless handover to your builder.
We coordinate Building Control inspections as part of our service. Before the concrete pour, Building Control will inspect the reinforcement and excavation. We schedule this inspection, provide all required documentation, and ensure the foundation passes before proceeding.

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WHY GEOVEX

We Optimize the Design. You Keep the Savings.

General engineers design the structure; we optimize the build. We simplify complex reinforcement and select the most efficient method to save you time and money.

Local Ground Knowledge

After 20 years and thousands of piles across London and Southern England, we often already know the ground conditions in your area.

Fixed Pricing

We itemise every quote so you know exactly what you're paying for. When we have all the data we need, we can fix the price completely.

Designated Project Manager

No call centres or sales teams. You'll have a named project manager who handles your job from quote to completion. We're a family business - questions get answered, not escalated.

Every Rig Type In-House

Mini, CFA, SFA, screw, steel cased - we own them all. We pick the most cost-effective method for your ground, not just the one we happen to have on the truck.

20+Years in business
12Year warranty

We explain your options, then let you decide

We'll tell you if piling isn't necessary for your project
We'll suggest alternatives if they'll save you money
We'll explain the trade-offs between different methods

Our reputation is built on repeat business and referrals. We'd rather lose a job than recommend work you don't need.

WHERE WE WORK

London & Southern England

Three offices across the region means we're genuinely local to your project - not a distant company sending rigs across the country.

1,200+
Projects Completed

Extensions, new builds, basements, underpinning, and commercial foundations across London and Southern England.

London
Fitzrovia
020 4634 5936
Southampton
Hampshire
023 9433 1836
Leatherhead
Surrey
01372 236377
Coverage Map - London and Southern England

Areas we cover:

Central LondonNorth LondonSouth LondonEast LondonWest LondonEssexRomfordChelmsfordKentDartfordMaidstoneSurreyCroydonGuildfordSussexBrightonCrawleyHampshireSouthamptonPortsmouthBerkshireReadingSloughHertfordshireWatfordSt Albans
TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by Professionals

Real feedback from homeowners, contractors, and structural engineers across London and the South.

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BT
Ben Turner

"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."

AW
Andy Wigmore

"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."

KD
Karan Dixit

"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."

FF
Farshid Fariba

"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."

BT
Ben Turner

"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."

AW
Andy Wigmore

"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."

KD
Karan Dixit

"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."

FF
Farshid Fariba

"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."

BT
Ben Turner

"What can I say, the team were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. My wife and I did a fair amount of due diligence... Our experience was that they seemed to go the extra mile. A shout out to Barrie the project manager but of course not forgetting Lenny and Baz who worked tirelessly throughout. And a special thank you to Ben Crabb - right from our first conversation, you proposed options and were so helpful and informative."

AW
Andy Wigmore

"A really nice family business that we couldn't recommend more highly. We had a 14m x 11m foundation concrete slab with mini piles completed within their estimation of 4 weeks... The building inspector said he wished all his clients were up to their standards! From my many phone calls with Ben from the outset through to Ricky, Barrie and Shane (3 brothers) they are all so friendly and helpful."

KD
Karan Dixit

"What a breath of fresh air to deal with a company that exceeds all of your expectations. From my first contact with Barrie in the office to the two hardworking men, Dan and Lenny who carried out the job, I have been so impressed with their professionalism, capability and friendliness. Thank you for a job 'very well done'."

FF
Farshid Fariba

"We chose them for our extension. The sales person Ben was extremely helpful with his comments and always available to discuss matters and never missed a call back. Ricky the project manager explained what was happening throughout the procedure with phone calls and I must mention Rachel for any issues we had. Overall very good job done."

05/ACCREDITATIONS

Certified & Compliant

We adhere to the highest industry standards for safety, quality, and environmental management.

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CPCS Accredited

Construction Plant Competence Scheme. Ensuring our operators meet the highest standards of safety and skill.

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CHAS Premium

The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. Demonstrating compliance with risk management standards.

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Constructionline Gold

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Get in Touch

Tell Us About Your Project

Send us your drawings, describe your site, or just ask a question. We'll get back to you with a proper answer - not a generic response.

We Reply the Same Day

Send an enquiry and we'll respond within working hours - usually within a few hours, not days.

Quote Within 24 Hours

Send us your drawings and we'll return a detailed quote within 24 hours - often the same day for straightforward projects.

Clear, Itemised Quote

We'll explain what's included: pile type, diameter, depth, quantities, and any optional extras. No jargon, no hidden costs.