Specialist Groundworks, Built to Last
Everything above ground is only as good as what's beneath it. Groundworks done properly, with correct excavation, solid sub-base and well-prepared drainage, means the finished surface stays level, doesn't crack, and lasts for decades. Ryan Cunningham has 25 years of hands-on experience in groundworks and brings that expertise to every project across Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the wider Kent area.
Real Developments Ltd is a specialist groundworks contractor covering excavation, drainage, concrete foundations, constructed patios and paving, and brickwork. Whether the job is residential or commercial, straightforward or complex, every project is approached with the same precision and attention to detail.
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What Our Specialist Groundworks Service Covers
Excavation & Site Preparation
All groundworks begin with proper excavation. We dig to the correct depth for the intended surface and loading, remove spoil from site, and prepare a stable, well-compacted base. Proper excavation prevents the settlement and failure that comes from cutting corners at this stage. We handle everything from small residential digs to larger commercial enabling works across Kent.
Drainage Systems
Poor drainage is the number one cause of surface failure and property damage. We install surface drainage, channel drainage, French drains, soakaways and sub-surface drainage systems to the correct specification. Every drainage installation is designed for the specific site conditions: soil type, gradient, loading and existing drainage, so water is moved away from structures efficiently and reliably.
Constructed Patios & Paving
Natural sandstone and porcelain for patios and pathways. Every paved surface is laid on a properly excavated and compacted sub-base with correct drainage falls built in from the outset. The quality of any paved surface is entirely dependent on what's underneath it. That's where the groundworks expertise makes the difference.
Concrete Foundations
Shed bases, summer house pads, garage slabs, strip foundations for extensions, and raft foundations for new builds. We excavate, form, and pour to the correct depth and specification for the structure above. Done right, a concrete foundation lasts for decades without movement or cracking. We work to structural engineer drawings where required and can manage the full foundation package from dig to finished slab.
Brickwork
Structural and decorative brickwork carried out to a professional standard. Retaining walls, raised patio surrounds, garden walls, brick steps and boundary walls. Every brick course is laid plumb, level and to the correct bond pattern, using properly mixed mortar and quality materials. Brickwork that's built right will stand for generations without pointing failures or structural movement.
Every groundworks project begins with a proper site assessment. Soil conditions, drainage, load requirements and levels are all evaluated before anything is priced. This means the quote is accurate, the work is planned correctly, and the finished job performs exactly as it should for its purpose and location, with no surprises along the way.
Fully insured, Checkatrade verified, and with a full guarantee on all work. Call Ryan directly on 07435 442212 or use our online enquiry form for a free, no-obligation quote on your groundworks project.