How much does a Groundworks Specialist cost in Wales?
Typical costs for hiring a groundworks specialist anywhere in Wales. Groundworks pricing is largely consistent across the UK, so the figures below are indicative national ranges. Your actual quote depends on job size, access and materials, so always get 2–3 quotes.
Groundworks in Wales: what our directory holds
Where they are: South Wales 179 · North Wales 36 · West Wales 17 · Mid Wales 3
Counted from businesses listed on besttrades.wales, not a survey of the whole market — there are groundworks in Wales we have not listed yet. Supply affects price: in a region with few available groundworks, quotes sit toward the top of the ranges below.
Groundworks Specialist price guide, Wales
| Job type | Price range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gang Day Rate | £300 – £500/day | 2–3 person gang |
| Foundations Per M3 | £120 – £200/m³ | |
| Drainage Per M | £60 – £120/m | |
| Site Clearance | £800 – £3000 | |
| Concrete Base Per M2 | £100 – £150/m² |
Indicative national ranges, not a besttrades.wales price survey — we have not recorded a published source for these figures, so treat them as a ballpark and get 2–3 quotes. Cost data across all trades was last updated 22 September 2026. Actual quotes vary by job complexity, access and contractor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do groundworks cost?
A groundworks gang is typically £300–£500 per day; foundations run about £120–£200 per m³ and drainage £60–£120 per metre.
How much is a concrete base?
A concrete slab/base is usually £100–£150 per m² including excavation, hardcore and pour.
What affects groundwork prices?
Ground conditions, access for machinery, muckaway disposal and depth of dig are the biggest cost drivers.