An owner operated groundworks company from South Godstone, with John on site, a CSCS carded team and our own machines on jobs across Surrey, South London and West Sussex.
Johns Groundwork Services is an owner operated groundworks company based in South Godstone, in the Tandridge district of Surrey. John runs the business and the work on site, so the person who looks at your ground on the first visit is the person responsible for the job when the machines arrive.
The business trades as John's Groundwork Services Limited and became a limited company in 2018, registered at Companies House under number 11382236. Across the team we bring more than fifty years of combined experience in groundworks, foundations, excavation, drainage, demolition and hard landscaping.
50+
Years of combined experience
16t
Hydraulic grab lorry
2t
Mini digger with its operator
15
Towns across Surrey and Sussex
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Owner Operated, With John on Site
Being owner operated means you are not passed between an office, a sales team and a crew you have never met. John and the team visit, price, plan and carry out the work, and the decisions that come up on site are made there and then by someone who knows the job.
We work from South Godstone, and every town we list is within about eleven miles of our base. That keeps travel time down, lets us get machines and materials to site without fuss, and means we know the local ground, from the chalk of the North Downs to the clays further south.
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A Trained Team and Our Own Machines
Our team are CSCS carded and take part in regular training, and our drivers hold HGV licences. The machines we own are maintained by us, so they turn up ready to work.
Where a job needs more than our own fleet, we source and book it for you: tippers for bigger digs, extra grab lorries when the spoil is heavy, and ready mixed concrete for foundations, slabs and bases. You deal with one company, and we organise the rest.
A 2 tonne mini digger, and operated hire always includes the operator
Larger excavators in other sizes for bulk digs, demolition and clearance
A 16 tonne hydraulic grab lorry that loads itself from the heap
Tippers, extra grab lorries and ready mixed concrete sourced as the job requires
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Who We Work For
Homeowners come to us for extension foundations, garage bases, new driveways, patios, garden clearance and drainage. Builders bring us in for footings, oversite slabs and drainage runs so their trades can start on time, and developers use us to demolish, clear and dig out plots ready for new homes.
We also carry out groundworks for commercial clients. A single concrete base and the groundworks for a new house are planned, priced and run in the same careful way.
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How We Work
Every job follows the same four stages, so you always know what happens next and who is doing it.
Site visit and advice: we visit at a time that suits you, look at the ground, the access and the levels, and talk through the options
A free quotation: a clear quotation setting out the work, the materials and the timings, with no obligation
The work on site: our own team and machines carry out the job, with risk assessments in place and regular updates as it progresses
A tidy finish: we clear the site, take the waste away as a registered carrier and leave everything neat and tidy
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Registered, Insured and Accountable
We are an upper tier waste carrier, carrier and dealer registered with the Environment Agency under CBDU416264, valid to 9 December 2027. The entry is on the Environment Agency public register, and it means the spoil and rubble we take from your site are carried and disposed of legally.
We are fully insured up to £5 million on every job. If you are a builder or developer and need to see our registration or insurance details before we start, just ask and we will send them over.
The machines
The Machines Behind Every Job.
Mini diggers, larger excavators and a hydraulic grab lorry, maintained by us and driven by our own HGV licensed drivers, with tippers and concrete sourced as the job needs. Operated mini digger hire comes with the operator.
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2tonne
Mini Digger
With its own operator. Compact enough for side gardens and hard access.
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Moresizes
Larger Excavators
Diggers in other sizes for bulk digs, demolition and clearance on bigger plots.
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16tonne
Grab Lorry
Its own hydraulic grab loads the lorry, so spoil and rubble go straight from the heap.
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Plusas needed
Sourced When Needed
Extra grab lorries, tippers and ready mixed concrete, sourced and booked by us as the job needs.
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2tonne
Mini Digger
With its own operator. Compact enough for side gardens and hard access.
02 / 04
Moresizes
Larger Excavators
Diggers in other sizes for bulk digs, demolition and clearance on bigger plots.
03 / 04
16tonne
Grab Lorry
Its own hydraulic grab loads the lorry, so spoil and rubble go straight from the heap.
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Plusas needed
Sourced When Needed
Extra grab lorries, tippers and ready mixed concrete, sourced and booked by us as the job needs.
Credentials
Our Credentials
Upper Tier Waste Carrier
Registered with the Environment Agency as a carrier and dealer, CBDU416264, valid to 9 December 2027.
Insured to £5 Million
Full insurance cover up to £5 million on every job we carry out.
CSCS Carded Team
Every member of the team holds a CSCS card and takes part in regular training.
HGV Licensed Drivers
Our drivers hold HGV licences to run our 16 tonne grab lorry to and from site.
“Highly recommend Johns groundwork services. I used John to dig out for a double garage and side extension. John was awesome on the digger, carefully excavating in tight and awkward areas and around underground services. His knowledge and contacts are great. Thanks again”
Martin PalmerDouble garage and side extension dig out Google review
“John and his guys did the groundworks for my garage & laid the base just before Christmas. Great job despite the awful weather. All the guys were really helpful, overcame all the site problems & gave me loads of advice on design without which the subsequent build would not have worked. Left site really tidy at the end of the job.”
Pete LockeGarage groundworks and base
“John managed to save all the original paving and relay back to its original glory. The pool construction went very smoothly, and Johns team left everything neat and tidy once finished. All round a great job and I would recommend John and team for any outside work where you would like a nice high finish”
MarkOutdoor swimming pool, Tatsfield
“You and your team were professional, punctual and willing to go the extra mile to resolve any problems encountered during the job being undertaken. The job was completed before the job time that was quoted and under original quotation value.”
ErdenGroundworks
“Highly recommend, excellent service and brilliant attention to detail. From the initial quote through to the actual job John and his team remained in constant contact and dealt with my lack of knowledge of the building trade in a very easy way for me to understand!”
Michael MihalopGroundworks
“John was the only person who gave me the most suitable and budget friendly solution to making a start on our garden/jungle without the feeling of being pressured into anything. John's team were hardworking and tidy, getting the job done in the required time.”
Katrina AustenGarden clearance
“John and his team helped my scout group out in their hour of need after fly tippers dumped a load of hardcore on our path. Cannot thank you enough!!”
Liz O'BrienPath clearance for a scout group
“Quality work carried out by John today on a bank holiday would definitely recommend for any groundwork projects needs. Thankyou John.”
Justin FullerGroundworks
Questions
Questions About Johns
Who Will I Deal with on My Job?
John runs the business and the work on site, so you deal with the person responsible for your job from the first visit to the finished surface.
Which Machines Do You Own?
We own a 2 tonne mini digger, larger excavators in other sizes and a 16 tonne hydraulic grab lorry, all maintained by us. Tippers, extra grab lorries and ready mixed concrete are sourced and booked by us as each job requires.
Are You a Registered Waste Carrier?
Yes. We are an upper tier waste carrier, carrier and dealer registered with the Environment Agency under CBDU416264, valid to 9 December 2027.
Are You Insured?
Yes. We are fully insured up to £5 million, and our team hold CSCS cards and take part in regular training.
How Much Experience Does the Team Have?
Between us, the team has more than fifty years of combined experience in groundworks, excavation, drainage, demolition and hard landscaping. John's Groundwork Services Limited became a limited company in 2018.
Free site visits · Free quotations
Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us what you need dug, cleared, laid or built, and we will arrange a free site visit and a quotation. You can reach us on 07931 409809, on WhatsApp or by email at info@johnsgs.co.uk.
