Groundworkers / excavation in the United Kingdom

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What to check when hiring groundworkers / excavation in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence — no ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Look for consistent reviews across several named platforms, not one polished profile.
  • Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
  • Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

Which credentials should a groundworker / excavation have? See the guide →

How to judge a groundworker / excavation

Independent, no-ads guidance — the trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check the EA Waste Carriers Register (environment.data.gov.uk) to confirm they hold a valid upper-tier licence — without it, fly-tipped spoil is legally your problem.
  • Ask to see their CPCS or NPORS plant operator card for the machine they're bringing (excavator, dumper) — each machine type is a separate card.
  • Confirm they carry public liability insurance that explicitly covers excavation work, and ask for the certificate, not just their word.
  • For any dig within 3 metres of a neighbour's building, check they know a Party Wall notice must be served first (England and Wales).

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • No waste carrier licence — they will need to remove significant spoil and an unlicensed carrier can legally dump it on your land or fly-tip it.
  • Quote is given without a site visit or any mention of what happens if ground conditions change once they dig.
  • Pressure to pay a large cash deposit before any work starts, with no written contract or staged-payment schedule.
  • Cannot show a valid CPCS or NPORS card for their plant — operating an excavator without one will void their insurance if anything goes wrong on your site.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Can you show me your Environment Agency waste carrier licence number so I can check it before you start?
  • What is your day-rate or how do you price for unexpected ground conditions — rock, running sand, or unmarked services?
  • Will building control sign off the foundation and drainage work, and will you manage that process?
  • Have you worked on this type of ground before (London Clay, made ground, high water table) and can I speak to a recent customer with a similar job?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy groundworker / excavation?
Compare the public evidence on each profile — how many independent reviews they have and across how many named platforms, the rating and how recent it is, any verified credentials, and the company record. A groundworker / excavation backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one with a single listing.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend groundworkers / excavation for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Groundworkers / excavation are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence — no one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review platforms and always shown with the source named — they aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a groundworker / excavation?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the groundworker / excavation, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence — it doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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