Sanderson Way, Tonbridge, Kent · TN9 1GP
SFS Groundworks

Bulk excavation & earthworks.

Fast, large-volume dig and site clearance with our own fleet of excavators and dumpers, the solid foundation for the build that follows.

Bulk Excavation

The right start to any project, ground that is cleared, dug and levelled ready to build.

Bulk excavation is where almost every groundworks project begins, and SFS Groundworks brings more than twenty years of experience to it. We dig out and clear sites at speed, removing soil, rock and spoil so the ground is ready for foundations, drainage and the structure that follows.

Our service suits projects of every size, from a small domestic plot to a large commercial or industrial development. We work alongside property developers, builders and private homeowners alike, with our own crews and plant bringing the same care to every job.

Based in Tonbridge, Kent, we work nationwide for the right project. Get in touch for a free site survey and a clear, fixed quote.

What we do

Dig, clear and level, at pace.

One team for the whole excavation stage, from the first cut to a clean, build-ready site.

Excavator carrying out large-volume bulk excavation on site
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Bulk excavation & earthworks

Bespoke bulk excavation tailored to your site, removing rock, soil and unwanted material quickly so the ground is ready for the next stage of the build.

  • Site dig, cut and fill, and reduced-level excavation
  • Spoil removal and muck away kept moving
  • Foundations and footing excavation
  • Excavation of building waste and demolition spoil
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JCB excavator delivered to site on a low-loader by SFS Groundworks
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Our excavators & dumpers

A modern fleet in a full range of sizes, so the right machine arrives for the volume and the access in front of us, whether that is a tight back garden or an open commercial site.

  • Excavators from 0.8 to 21 tonnes
  • Compact machines for tight domestic plots
  • Large excavators for commercial and industrial dig
  • Dumpers in a range of sizes to move material around site
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Full scope

Every part of the dig, covered.

One contractor for the whole excavation package, which means fewer handoffs, a tighter programme and a single team responsible for the result.

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Our approach

Considered, careful, and clean.

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Free site survey

We visit, assess the ground and scope the works in full, with no obligation and no pressure.

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A clear, fixed quote

Detailed and transparent, with a realistic programme and no surprises later.

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Our own crews & plant

Delivered in-house by qualified people, and the site left clean and complete.

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Common questions

Bulk excavation, answered.

What is bulk excavation?
Bulk excavation is the fast, large-volume removal of soil, rock and similar material to dig out and level a site ready for construction. It is usually the first stage of a groundworks project, clearing the ground so foundations, drainage and the build that follows can begin.
What size excavators and dumpers do you use?
We run our own fleet of excavators with load capacities from 0.8 to 21 tonnes, plus dumpers in a range of sizes. Smaller machines suit tight domestic plots, while the larger excavators handle commercial and industrial dig, so we can match the right plant to the volume and access of your site.
Do you carry out both domestic and commercial bulk excavation?
Yes. We excavate everything from a small domestic plot through to large commercial and industrial developments, working alongside property developers, builders and private homeowners with the same crews and the same standard on every job.
Do you work nationwide?
We are based in Tonbridge, Kent and work most often across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, but we travel nationwide for the right project. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, just ask.
Are you fully insured and accredited?
Yes. We are CHAS Advanced accredited, CIWM members, first-aid trained, waste carrier licensed and fully insured, with more than 20 years on site.
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Let's talk about your excavation.

Tell us about the project and we will arrange a free site survey and a clear, fixed quote. No obligation, no pressure.

Or call us on 0800 246 1849 or 01732 387151