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Commercial & Industrial Groundworks | Excavation, Drainage, Infrastructure & Concrete Works

At Tobias James, we deliver commercial groundworks for construction, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. From bulk excavation, drainage and utilities to yard builds, car parks, substation construction and reinforced concrete, we keep your site moving - safely, compliantly and on schedule. If you’re searching for a groundworks company, groundworks contractors, or groundworks near me, our team is ready to mobilise.

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Looking for a groundworks company, groundworks contractors or civil engineering contractors for a commercial or industrial site?


Contact Tobias James today for fast, professional support.

Our Simple 4-Step Process

1. Request a Quote

Send drawings, scope, photos and site postcode. We’ll review access, phasing and constraints, then provide a clear, competitive proposal.

2. Programme & Mobilisation

We agree sequencing, RAMS and interface points with your team. Plant, labour and materials are scheduled for a clean start.

3. Deliver Safely & Efficiently

We carry out excavation, utilities and concrete works to spec - managing QA/QC, testing and sign-offs at each stage.

4. Handover

You get documentation, as-built info and a site ready for the next trade - on time and to the required standard.

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Testimonials

Richard Burgess

We had a new tank installed by DT Groundworks and the service, product and price were superb. Great communication from the office as well.

Janet Hunter

Extremely happy with the company. Friendly professional team, they installed our new septic tank with minimum disruption and always replied to our telephone and email queries the same day. Would definitely recommend them.

Nicky Titley

We instructed Dan to carry out a survey of a septic tank for a house we were buying. He saved us thousands picking up on an issue with the system another surveyor had missed. Very knowledgeable and professional. He has since carried out Groundworks on a self build we ended up buying. Excellent work, brilliant lads. Will use them again.

Gordon Green

Dan's team, Tim and Steve have just completed the installation of our Sewage Treatment Plant. All went extremely well and the job was completed within three days, a remarkable achievement. All was left clean and tidy on completion and we would have no hesitation of recommending them to any prospective clients who are intending to do similar work.

Della Wilson

Booked a survey with DT groundwork’s, very friendly and approachable, survey was for a septic tank on a house I am purchasing, Dan carried out the survey within 2 days and I had the report within 2 days, all in all great service and will definitely use them again for future work. Highly recommended.

Sarah Simpson


Can highly recommend DT Groundworks. We needed a survey and report on a septic tank. We had a scheduled visit within 2 days and the detailed report followed within a further 2 working days. Highly professional, approachable and efficient service. Would certainly use again and will be my first point of contact for any future work we require. Regards Sarah.

Complete Groundworks & Infrastructure Solutions

Excavation, Drainage, Utilities, Concrete & External Works

We support projects of every scale - from industrial facilities to logistics hubs and manufacturing plants - integrating with principal contractors and M&E teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality results. We handle site clearance, earth moving, muck shifts, bulk excavation, ground stabilisation/ground improvement, utilities, and sustainable drainage (SuDS) alongside reinforced concrete structures and hard landscaping.

We manage the excavation, setting out, temporary works, compliance, and programme sequencing, so you can hit milestones without compromising safety or quality.

High Care Groundworks (Food, Beverage & Pharma)

Dust-free methods, zero-emission plant, hygienic finishes

We specialise in high care groundworks within live production environments - food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors - where dust control and zero-emission machinery are critical. Typical scopes include stainless steel gulleys and ACO channels, drainage alterations and connections, cutting and breaking existing concrete, spoil removal with electric plant, and reinstatement with hygienic resin flooring where required. Our approach minimises disruption, maintains hygiene protocols, and meets stringent client audits.

Our Groundworks Services Include

  • Bulk excavation, earth moving and muck shifts

  • Site clearance and cut/fill works

  • Drainage installation & alterations (including stainless steel drainage and sustainable drainage)

  • Utilities groundworks and infrastructure projects

  • Reinforced concrete bases, pits, yards and slabs

  • Car park construction, kerbing and hard landscaping

  • Ground stabilisation and ground improvement

  • Yard extensions and substation construction

  • Hygienic resin flooring reinstatement in high care areas

  • Full civil engineering support and construction groundworks delivery

Searching for groundworks near me, commercial groundworks, civil engineering contractors, excavation contractors or drainage contractors? We cover Yorkshire and work nationwide for larger schemes.

Recent Groundworks Projects

Reinforced Concrete Pit Construction – A Safe, West Yorkshire

We delivered a complex reinforced concrete pit to house a 1,000-tonne machine. The programme included bulk excavation and removal of 2,000+ tonnes of spoil, precision rebar installation (12 tonnes) and a 350m³ high-volume pour coordinated for continuous placement and strength gain. The result is a stable, resilient foundation built to withstand significant static and dynamic loads - a showcase of our integrated excavation, reinforcement and concreting capability over a 32-week programme.

New Concrete Storage Yard – Kloeckner Metals, Stoke-on-Trent

We constructed a reinforced concrete storage yard as part of a site improvement programme. Works included 3,800m² of site clearance and preparation followed by a 2,500m² reinforced slab designed for heavy industrial use. Delivered on schedule in six weeks, the yard provides a durable, low-maintenance surface that increases operational efficiency and safety.

Why Choose Tobias James?

  • Commercial & industrial focus - we understand CDM, permits, audits and programme risk

  • Zero-emission plant and dust-controlled methods for live, high care environments

  • End-to-end delivery - excavation, drainage, utilities, RC structures, externals

  • Quality & compliance - RAMS, permits, WAC/testing support where applicable

  • Reliable programmes - collaborative planning, clear communication, predictable delivery

  • Trusted by contractors and operators across manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

Concrete Repairs

Do you handle both excavation and concrete works?

Yes - we integrate bulk excavation, drainage/utilities and reinforced concrete so you’re not juggling multiple trades.

Can you work in live, high care environments?

Yes - we use zero-emission plant and dust-controlled methods, install stainless steel drainage, and reinstate hygienic resin flooring to meet strict standards.

How far do you travel?

We’re Yorkshire-based and deliver nationwide for larger commercial and industrial groundworks.

Can you take on infrastructure and utilities scopes?

Absolutely - utilities groundworks, infrastructure projects, substation construction and sustainable drainage sit within our core offer.

What affects pricing?

Scope, ground conditions, access, programme, testing and compliance requirements. Share your drawings/spec and we’ll price transparently.