Hopkinson Civil Engineering has a great deal of expertise when it comes to preparing surfaces ready for the start of construction work. Before any construction project is carried out, groundworks are a necessary and crucial step.
Our groundworks services include excavation and installation of footings, plant operations, concrete slab, services ducting, earth works (such as bulk soil disposal, remediation, and cut and fill) and retaining walls, across the Manchester and Oldham area.
Excavation and installation of footings
Footings are especially important when soil is indeed troublesome. Usually made of reinforced concrete which is poured into an excavated trench, footings support foundations and prevent settling.
Depending on the soil, trenches must be excavated to different specifications. At Hopkinson Civil Engineering, we are equipped to carry out the excavation and installation of footings – making sure to always advise on the best option for your project.
We are able to oversee, undertake and manage all kinds of plant operations in Manchester and Oldham.
From operating machinery to ensuring adherence to safety regulations, Hopkinson Civil Engineering has over 25 years of experience in plant operations.
Concrete slabs are a crucial part of the structure in a modern building. Made from reinforced concrete, concrete slabs are used to construct floors and ceilings, including the ground floor.
In the case of the latter, a concrete slab can be supported on foundations on directly on the subsoil. These are called ground bearing or suspended concrete slabs. Whichever type of concrete slab you require, look no further than Hopkinson Civil Engineering.
Ducting pipes can be used for a variety of purposes in building work. For underground or buried services, such as telecoms, electrics and pipes, they should always be buried in services ducting.
At Hopkinson Civil Engineering, we have a range of services ducting options for every buried service. This includes mains and electrics sizing options, system specific colour options and a wide variety of plastic coiled and rigid ducts.
Hopkinson Civil Engineering also provides a comprehensive range of earth works solutions. Our portfolio includes, but is not limited to, bulk soil disposal, remediation, and cut and fill.
We will work with you on your project to ensure that everything is completed to a high standard and to customer specifications. For more project specific or detailed information pertaining to our earth works expertise, please enquire directly.
If your soil sits on a steep near vertical or vertical slope, you may require retaining walls. Retaining walls are rigid walls which laterally support soil so that it can be kept at different levels on each side.
Retaining walls are also useful for projects where the slope of the terrain is undesirable, for example to create a flat surface for constructing a road or a building project. No matter what project you plan to undertake, contact Hopkinson Civil Engineering today to plan for your retaining walls.
If you need more information on our groundwork services in Manchester and Oldham, get in touch to speak to a member of the Hopkinson Civil Engineering team.
