Groundworks & deep drainage contractors in London
MCL Structural carries out groundworks, deep drainage, site enabling and hoarding works across London. Sewer and storm connections are made by open cut or, where the depth or the location requires it, by shaft and timber heading.
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Groundworks and drainage works
Groundworks
Excavation, foundations, ground beams and slabs.
Deep drainage
Deep foul and storm drainage runs and manholes, with the trench supported as the excavation proceeds.
Sewer and storm connections
New connections to existing sewers, made by open cut or by timber heading.
Site enabling
Enabling works carried out ahead of the main works, so the site is ready for construction to start.
Hoarding works
Site hoardings erected to secure the boundary of the works.
Ground shoring
Ground shoring systems and designs from our own plant hire side.
Frequently asked questions
What groundworks do you carry out?
Excavation, foundations, ground beams, slabs and drainage, together with site enabling and hoarding works at the start of a project.
What is deep drainage?
Deep drainage is foul or storm drainage laid at a depth where the trench needs engineered support, or where a shaft and heading is the safer method. We install the runs and manholes and make the connections to the existing sewer.
Do you make connections to public sewers?
Yes. Sewer and storm connections are part of our structural works. A connection to a public sewer needs the approval of the sewerage undertaker, which for most of London is Thames Water, and work in the highway needs the consent of the highway authority.
Do you carry out site enabling and hoarding works?
Yes. Both are part of the structural works side of the business.
Do you supply ground shoring?
Yes. Ground shoring systems and shoring designs are available through our plant hire side.
What do you need to price groundworks or drainage?
The engineer's drawings, the site address and the programme, with any information you hold on ground conditions and existing services. We review the drawings and arrange a site visit before we price.
Other services
Tunnelling & timber headings
Hand-driven headings and shafts, supported with timber or sheet piles at every lift.
Basements & underpinning
Basement construction and underpinning, excavated in sequence to the engineer's design.
Reinforced concrete frames
Steel fixing, formwork and concrete by our own trades.
Labour hire
Miners, groundworkers, steel fixers and other trades for sites across London.
Plant hire
Excavators, dumpers, mining equipment, shoring and 110V tools.
Planning a groundworks or drainage project?
Send us the engineer's drawings and we will arrange a site visit.
Contact MCL Structural
Call the office or send the form with the details of the work and the site address. Drawings and photos can be sent by WhatsApp.