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Groundworks & Landscaping

Finishing Your Project Inside & Out

Groundworks & Landscaping Across Dublin, Galway & Cork

A build is only as good as what's underneath it. Our groundworks team handles site clearance, excavation, foundations and drainage across Dublin, Galway and Cork, getting the fundamentals right before a single block goes down. It's less visible than the finished building, but it's the part that determines whether everything above ground stays dry, level and problem-free for decades.

Once the build itself is complete, we can also take care of the finishing touches outside, driveways, patios, boundary walls and landscaping, so your project looks as good on the outside as it performs on the inside.

Site supervisor reviewing plans with excavation machinery in the background

What's Included in Our Groundworks Service

  • Site clearance & excavation
  • Foundations & drainage systems
  • Driveways: tarmac, block paving & gravel
  • Patios & pathways
  • Garden landscaping & planting
  • Boundary walls & fencing
Groundworks and site preparation in progress

Why Choose Dunvara for Groundworks & Landscaping?

  • Experienced groundworkers with the right plant & machinery
  • Proper drainage design to avoid problems later
  • A landscaped finish that complements the build
  • Tidy, well-managed sites throughout
  • One team for groundworks through to final landscaping

Our Groundworks & Landscaping Process

1. Site Survey

We assess ground conditions, levels and drainage requirements.

2. Design & Drainage Plan

A plan is agreed for excavation, foundations and surface water.

3. Groundworks

Excavation, foundations and drainage are installed to specification.

4. Landscaping

Driveways, patios and planting complete the finished look.

Groundworks & Landscaping FAQs

Do you handle drainage and surface water?

Yes, correct drainage is a core part of our groundworks service, designed to keep surface water away from foundations and outdoor areas.

Can you landscape an existing garden?

Yes, we take on standalone landscaping projects as well as work that follows on from a build, including patios, planting and boundary work.

Do you offer driveway resurfacing?

Yes, we resurface and replace existing driveways in tarmac, block paving or gravel, as well as installing new ones.

Can groundworks be done alongside our build?

Yes, groundworks are typically the first stage of any new build or extension, and we sequence them into the overall build programme.

Ready to Finish Your Project Outside?

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quotation.