Work may start with ground clearance or demolition. If we are demolishing an existing building, we will reclaim materials to use in the new building. Any reclaimed materials that cannot be used in the planned building will be recycled wherever possible.

Any new building work will start with laying foundations. The foundations provide the underlying support for the building; strong foundations are essential to prevent the building moving as a result of the ground shifting (subsidence). The foundations spread the weight of the building over the ground. For a house, the foundations are relatively shallow - typically around 1 metre deep.