Construction and Building Works
Groundworks and drainage coordinated and managed across Worcestershire
Groundworks and drainage are the foundation of any construction project. Getting them right at the outset avoids costly problems later. LateShield coordinates the required civil and structural engineers, drainage designers and groundworks contractors to ensure the below-ground elements of a project are properly designed, approved and constructed.
What we cover
Work covered
LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:
Discuss your project- Foundation design coordination
- Strip, pad and raft foundation works
- Drainage design and layout coordination
- Foul and surface water drainage installation
- Soakaway design and installation
- Earthworks and site levelling
- Retaining wall design and construction coordination
- Site clearance and preparation
- Contamination assessment coordination
- Building Regulations drainage compliance
- Contractor procurement and management
Who this is for
Is this service right for you?
- Clients preparing a site for new build construction
- Property owners with drainage problems requiring independent assessment
- Developers requiring foundation and drainage design coordination
- Anyone who needs groundworks and drainage works properly specified and managed
What you receive
Your deliverables
- Initial site assessment and feasibility review
- Foundation and drainage design coordination
- Building Regulations compliance coordination
- Contractor tender package and procurement support
- Construction programme and progress monitoring
- Site inspection reports at key stages
- Post-works drainage inspection and sign-off
Process
How it works
Initial enquiry
Contact LateShield with your site details and a description of the proposed works or problem. We will review the information and discuss the scope and budget.
Assessment and scope
We assess the site conditions, drainage requirements and likely costs, and prepare a clear scope of works and services.
Design and approvals
We coordinate foundation and drainage design, Building Regulations applications and any required ground investigation with suitably qualified engineers.
Procurement
We prepare a tender package, obtain contractor quotes and support the appointment of a suitable groundworks contractor.
Construction and inspection
We monitor the groundworks and drainage installation on site and coordinate Building Control inspections at the required stages.
Getting started
What to send us
Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.
Civil and structural engineering, drainage design, and regulated professional services are undertaken by suitably qualified and insured professionals under an agreed written appointment. LateShield acts as the principal point of contact and coordinates the process.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
If you have a question not covered here, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.
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Service area
Site-based construction management, inspections and contractor coordination are available across Worcestershire and the surrounding area, including Worcester, Pershore, Evesham, Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster. Design coordination and remote project support are available throughout the UK.
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Describe your situation and LateShield will advise on the most appropriate support. There is no obligation.