We specialise in water management / groundworks services, which are essential for effective construction and maintenance of ponds and lakes, as well as coastal defences. The services we deliver ensure that water bodies are created and maintained to support environmental sustainability, aesthetic appeal and functional use.
Our fleet of specialist earthmoving equipment enables us to undertake a range of water management and development works throughout Hampshire and the surrounding areas.
Some of the project types we’ve assisted with include pond and lake construction, restoration of ponds and lakes, excavation of fishing lakes.
We provide expertise in constructing and restoring ponds and lakes, ensuring they are properly lined and excavated to prevent leaks and maintain structural integrity. This involves detailed site assessment, excavation, and installation of liners, overflow structures, and inflow/outflow systems to manage water levels. Restoration services include dredging to remove silt buildup, repairing banks, and re-establishing native vegetation to enhance biodiversity and water quality.
Excavating fishing lakes requires careful planning and execution to create a habitat conducive to fish populations. This includes precise excavation to desired depths, creating varying underwater structures such as shelves and channels to support fish breeding and growth. Effective water management practices ensure optimal water quality, including aeration systems and natural filtration techniques to maintain oxygen levels and clarity.
Our groundworks services are crucial for protecting and preserving coastal and riverine environments. We utilise specialist techniques and plant to manage water flow, prevent erosion and maintain structural integrity in vulnerable areas.
Our range of specialist plant is ideally suited to these types of projects. We have low ground excavators and tracked dumpers; our excavators are fitted with grapples that can place rock armour to protect vulnerable sections of coast line, and all of our plant is equipped with biodegradable hydraulic oil to safeguard the fragile environment.
We assist in projects to construct coastal defences to shield shorelines from the damaging effects of tides, waves and storm surges. These defences include seawalls, groynes and breakwaters, which are engineered to absorb and deflect wave energy, reducing erosion and protecting coastal infrastructure and habitats.
Rock armour is a method that is commonly used to protect coastlines and riverbanks. Large boulders are strategically placed to form a barrier that dissipates wave energy and prevents the underlying soil from being washed away. This technique is highly effective in stabilising shorelines and minimising erosion.
Erosion control measures are essential to prevent the loss of land and habitats due to water flow. Groundworks services include the installation of geotextiles, which reinforce soil and promote vegetation growth, as well as the construction of retaining walls and gabions to hold soil in place and reduce the impact of flowing water.
Repairing and stabilising riverbanks is vital for maintaining healthy waterways and preventing property damage. Groundworks companies use bioengineering techniques, such as planting native vegetation and using biodegradable materials, to reinforce banks naturally. Additionally, structural solutions like revetments and bulkheads are employed to provide long-term stability.
