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Groundworks and Drainage in Wakefield and West Yorkshire

Foundations, footings, oversite, drainage runs, soakaways, inspection chambers and site clearance for extensions and new builds.

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Groundworks decide whether everything above them is straight, dry and stable. C&J Construction & Roofing LTD carries out foundations, footings, drainage and site preparation across West Yorkshire, for our own extension and new build projects and as a standalone package for other contractors.

Nobody ever sees the groundworks once the job is finished, which is exactly why they are the first thing cut on a cheap quote. Undersized footings, drainage laid to the wrong fall and no thought given to the water table cause problems that surface years later and cost far more to put right.

What we carry out:

  • Site clearance, muck away and reduced level dig
  • Trench fill and strip foundations to engineer specification
  • Oversite preparation, hardcore, membrane and concrete slabs
  • Foul and surface water drainage runs
  • Inspection chambers, gullies and connections to the main sewer
  • Soakaways and attenuation where surface water cannot be discharged
  • Retaining structures and level changes
  • Service ducting for electricity, water and telecoms

Everything is set out from the drawings, dug to the depths building control require, and inspected before it is covered.

Where we carry out groundworks and drainage

We provide groundworks and drainage across the whole of our working area. Choose your town below for local detail.

Common questions

Questions about groundworks and drainage

If your question is not answered here, call 07927 976489 and ask.

How deep do foundations need to be?

It depends entirely on the ground and what is nearby. Clay soils, trees and existing drains all push the depth down. Building control confirm the depth after they inspect the open trench, which is why we never pour before that inspection.

Can you connect into the existing drainage?

Yes. We survey the existing runs first, confirm the falls and the invert levels, and connect properly with the right fittings. Where a connection to a public sewer needs the water authority involved we handle that application.

Do you take on groundworks only?

Yes. We are happy to be brought in for the groundworks package alone, for a homeowner or for another contractor, and hand over a level, drained and inspected site ready for the superstructure.

Customer feedback

What our customers say

5 out of 5 from 5 reviews left on Facebook by customers across West Yorkshire.

  • We recently had our roof replaced by Connor and his team, and I honestly could not recommend them highly enough. From the very beginning, Connor was friendly and professional. Communication was excellent throughout the whole job. Any questions were answered quickly, and we were always kept informed about what was happening. The work was completed much quicker than we expected without compromising on quality, and the finished roof looks fantastic. The team worked hard, were respectful of our property, and left everything clean and tidy when they finished. Thank you to Connor and everyone involved for doing such a great job.

    James Smith Facebook, September 2025
  • The work done was excellent. Turned up on time, worked all day, left the job tidy every day and the final finish was more than we expected. First class workers.

    Graham Burton Facebook, August 2025
  • Connor and his team arrived on time every day and worked tirelessly to get the job done. They were well mannered, they did everything I asked and answered all of my questions. My roof looks great and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking about using them. Thank you C&J.

    Lisa Rodgers Facebook, June 2025

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