Leading Groundworks Contractor in Kent & the South East
Delivering a complete, high-quality groundworks package from foundations to finishing, forming the backbone of your construction project.
The Foundation of Every Successful Project
Groundworks are the cornerstone of our business and the most critical phase of any construction project. At Kingsheath Construction, we have built a formidable reputation as a premier groundworks contractor, delivering comprehensive packages for the UK’s leading developers. Our expertise covers all aspects of substructure works, ensuring a robust, accurate, and high-quality start for projects of any scale.
We combine technical proficiency, a highly skilled workforce, and a collaborative approach to deliver seamless, integrated groundworks solutions. Our commitment is to provide a service that sets the standard for quality, safety, and reliability across Kent and the South East.
A Complete Groundworks Package, Built with Precision
We offer a fully managed, end-to-end groundworks solution to meet the demands of modern construction.
Foundations & Substructures
We are experts in all forms of foundation construction, from traditional strip and trench fill foundations to complex piled solutions and rafts. We construct substructure brickwork and blockwork to slab level, creating a precise and durable base for the subsequent build phases.
Drainage & Services
Our teams are highly experienced in the installation of all foul and surface water drainage systems, including deep drainage, SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems), and attenuation tanks. We also manage the installation of all incoming service mains, ensuring a fully coordinated approach.
Hard Landscaping & External Works
We complete the project with high-quality external works and finishing. This includes everything from installing kerbs, edgings, and block paving to constructing access roads, car parks, and paths, creating a polished and professional finish to the development.
Foundations & Substructures
We are experts in all forms of foundation construction, from traditional strip and trench fill foundations to complex piled solutions and rafts. We construct substructure brickwork and blockwork to slab level, creating a precise and durable base for the subsequent build phases.
Drainage & Services
Our teams are highly experienced in the installation of all foul and surface water drainage systems, including deep drainage, SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems), and attenuation tanks. We also manage the installation of all incoming service mains, ensuring a fully coordinated approach.
Hard Landscaping & External Works
We complete the project with high-quality external works and finishing. This includes everything from installing kerbs, edgings, and block paving to constructing access roads, car parks, and paths, creating a polished and professional finish to the development.
Your Partner for Best-in-Class Groundworks in the South East
Our reputation for excellence in groundworks is built on a foundation of core principles that guarantee success for our clients. Our service is defined by:
- Uncompromising Quality: We have a right-first-time culture. Our work is meticulously planned and executed by skilled tradespeople, and rigorously checked by our engineering team to ensure full compliance with design specifications.
- Programme Certainty: We understand the importance of the construction programme. Our experienced management team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to meet key deadlines, providing our clients with reliability and peace of mind.
- Skilled Workforce: All our on-site teams are 100% CSCS registered, with supervisors holding SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications. This ensures a high level of competency and a deep understanding of modern construction techniques.
- Safety as Standard: Groundworks present unique safety challenges, and our approach is uncompromising. All operations are conducted under strict method statements and risk assessments, overseen by our in-house Health and Safety Director.
Our Projects
Our current portfolio for various housing developers demonstrate our versatility and capabilities to deliver on a wide and varying range of projects.
Church Lane, Newington
Client: Fernham Homes
Project Overview: Located in the heart of the scenic Kent village of Newington, this 90-unit residential development for Fernham Homes represents a significant civil engineering and groundworks undertaking. Kingsheath Construction was appointed to deliver a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and substructure works, ensuring the site was expertly prepared for the construction of high-quality 2, 3, and 4-bedroom family homes. The project required a strategic approach to site logistics and community integration, including complex Section 278 and Section 50 works to enhance local highway connectivity. From the initial topsoil strip to the final soft landscaping and external finishes, our team has maintained a commitment to precision, safety, and the high standards expected by Fernham Homes.
Contract Value: £7,000,000
Commenced: July 2026
Project Description
Whether continuing on from demolition or enabling works, or undertaking a new build project which we can commence as Principle Contractor, we offer the full Groundwork’s package with experience in all types of foundations and piling methods, continuing up to substructures and oversites, drainage, services and external finishes.
Head Office
Barton’s Court
The Street
Bredhurst
Kent
ME7 3LQ
Telephone Number 01634 389 665
Company Reg No.11629407