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Latest Customer satisfaction survey results published

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:52:14 GMT

Despite often appalling weather conditions over the past year and sometimes distressing circumstances for our clients, our service teams have delivered some of the very best in customer service in the industry.

Below is a summary of comments and feedback covering March 2014 to January 2018.

Davis Plant and Groundwork Contractors Customer Satisfaction Survey January 2018

Nothing was too much trouble for them and they worked extremely hard to ensure project was a success …. David & Angela Openshaw

Impressed with the service. Brilliant staff. Wonderful service …. Laura Montacute

Displayed the highest standard of politeness, Courtesy and good manners …. Dee & Jim Burt

Just a token of thanks for all the thought and care you have put into our garden …. Gerry & Caroline

Very, very pleased. Many thanks ……… Steph Carey

Cheerful, considerate and polite. Excellent workers ……… Mrs C Vallance

Excellent job and were a delight to meet ………… Brian & Alexa Bradford

A job well done – thank you very much ……….. K Harper

Very efficient no complaints …………. Rudmere Park Bath

Thanks to Davis Groundworks for their efforts this week……………….. Pam and Roger Bellairs

Superb job well done – people were great! ……………. Chapple Lane Malmesbury

Very satisfied …………….. Avenue Road Trowbridge

Over 200 manhole covers replaced for Wessex Water

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Our project with Wessex Water in and around the South West area, renewing and replacing damaged or noisy manhole covers continues. With over 200 covers replaced in Bath, Bristol and surrounding areas our programme is now including night and weekend work. Jackie Hampton, who has been with us part time since August 2013 has been supplemented by Harriet Davis who started in January 2015 and provides extra support of this important work.

Hard and Soft Landscaping in Cranwells, Bath

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Following our groundworks package to construct a large extension to the property in Bath, our focus was to commence the hard and soft landscaping. After building a new retaining wall, removing vegetation we have now completed all slab work, topsoil and turfing. The result is a wonderful example of our capability.

Swimming pool and terrace at Dye House Farm, Corsley

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Following the groundworks package for a new dwelling, including installation of a new BioDigester treatment plant, our attention turned to construction of a 15m x 5m swimming pool together with surrounding terracing. as well as pointing in fossil stone work in a stunning home at Corsley near Bath.

Additional pick up trucks added to our fleet

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We have recently invested in additional pick up trucks. After reviewing the market we selected Isuzu, Winners of a number of Best in Industry Awards.

‘Pick up of the Year’ Fleet Van Awards 2014
‘Best 4x4 Trade Pick Up’ Trade Van Driver Magazine
Podium finish for D Max, Average MPG 52.08 at the Fleet World MPG Marathon. Competing against all classes of vehicle including fuel efficient passenger cars.
Class leading fuel efficiency at up to 38.7 mpg Combined cycle (Official figures)
Euro 5 emissions compliant Twin Turbo diesel 2.5 engine
163 bhp 400 nm torque and class leading towing capacity of 3.5t
4 Stars in the Euro ncap crash test making D max one of the safest vehicles in its class.
5yrs/125000 mile warranty (Best in the industry)

Vehicles supplied by MRG Cars Ltd (Chippenham) Premier Isuzu Pick up Dealer, keeping it local.

Pumping station and rising main into Wessex Water mains sewer network

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Installation of Pumping Station and rising main into Wessex Water mains sewer network.

Situated in Farleigh Wick near Bath, our client commissioned Davis Groundworks to decommission 2 septic tanks systems from several properties and install a new pumping station. Our work included:

Liaison with Wessex Water for permissions, testing and connecting to new service
Liaison with Power Utility to provide dedicated power supply and meter for pumping station
Excavation and laying of 300m of pipeline and all reinstatement
Supply and installation of Anua pumping station, dual pumps and monitoring system

Marshfield FC Sponsorship

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Marshfield Football Club - 1939

Marshfield Football Club - today. Bath Sunday League 2

Davis Groundworks proudly sponsoring the Marshfield Football Team.

Home Orchard Developments at Middle Road, Kingswood

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

We work hard on all different aspects of Groundworks. This often involves liaising with the Council for permissions, agreeing a traffic management plan and providing Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure we apply Best Safe Practices. Our services can include:

Assisting clients with a Sect 50 consent for excavation in the Highway
Statutory Undertakings liaison with other users of the proposed route
Traffic Management planning and permission
Council and Utilities inspectors liaison

Our work for Home Orchard Developments in Middle Road, Kingswood involved all of the above as well as:

Carefully removing and replacing damaged kerbs
Breaking out and removing all existing tarmac in footway and replacing with permanent finish
Adjusting inspection covers to new levels
Breaking out and replacing demarcation kerbs and ACO channels
Regulating and overlaying driveways and front footways

Driveway, bridge and landscaping works at Rangeworthy

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Following a successful Phase 1 of groundworks for house construction we have now completed Phase 2. Work covered:

Driveway finishing

Clear off vegetation and top up with Type 1
Lay Terram/Geotextile to driveway area
Spread, level and compact 50-100mm of Type 1 over driveway
Lay and level clean grey stone as top dressing to surface of driveway

Bridge construction

Dig for and install 2 strip foundations and lay extra strength block and beams
Cut and lay reinforcing steel mesh to cover block and beams
Construct and fit formwork to edge detail. Joint concrete to road edge

General Landscaping

Supply topsoil and level into designated low points

Additional drainage capacity for Ikea

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Due to increased demands on the Ikea infrastructure at the Bristol superstore Davis Groundworks was engaged by John Dean Construction to add additional drainage capacity. Our work included:

Removal of kerbs and block paving
Saw, cut and removal of concrete floor
Excavate drain run and manhole
Constructing manhole, fitting heavy duty covers, backfill
Reinstate paving

Groundworks at Springfield Road, Bristol

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Situated in the middle of Bristol, this job called for several aspects of our groundworks experience including:

Cutting pile caps and construction of ground beams
Block work up to DPC
Concrete retaining walls
Damp proofing
Drainage and diversion in areas of limited access
Beam and block flooring

Loading bays built at Wessex Water Kinson Depot

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

After a move from Wareham to Kinson depot Wessex Water commissioned Davis Groundworks to construct loading bays as already successfully built at their Avonmouth and Chippenham yards. Work included:

Site clearance
Cutting into existing slab
Integrating a drainage system
Installing steel stanchions and sleeper partitioning
Laying concrete slabs and making good area

Bath Half Marathon Sponsorship

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Davis Groundworks kindly sponsored Andrew and Jackie Hampton, 2 of our team, who ran the gruelling 13.1 miles Bath Half marathon for the Friends of Huck Charity.

Barn base groundworks at Castle Combe

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Works included :

Strip topsoil, bund and store for later reinstatement
Supply placement, levelling of MOT Type 1 stone, compacted to agreed levels for the shed sub base
Supply and construct formwork
Supply and fit steel mesh reinforcement
Supply, pour, level, compact floor slab with float finish

Sewer and Drainage Works at Lovell Homes Development

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Drainage diversion and new services

Split across both sides of the busy Cirencester road at Minchinhampton, our work included a major sewer diversion and re-engineering exercise on the Severn Trent Water network as well as onsite drainage at the Lovell Homes development.

Renewing pedestrian areas at Chippenham Rowing and Canoe Club

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Following a trawl of local groundworks companies the Chippenham Rowing and Canoe Club under direction from club secretary, Julia Mannering, awarded Davis Groundworks the contract to replace/ make good damaged concrete pedestrian areas and walls/ steps around the clubhouse, install disabled access and fit new safety rails.

Whilst on site old safety rails were rescued to be re-used as racking for storing watercraft. Additional riverbank support was installed to minimise further bank erosion.

Groundworks package in Down Lane, Bathampton

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT

This project included the groundworks package for a 2-storey extension at the rear of the existing house.

Our work included:

Relocation of gas and water services
Removal of walls, installation of temporary support
Excavate and concrete internal & external foundations
Build block work
Install foul and storm drainage systems
Install new footpath and car parking

Daniel Mews Reinstatement

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Our groundworks varies considerably from job to job. Here is an example of a reinstatement undertaken for Wessex Water at Daniel Mews in Bath after new water supply was installed. Each stone need to match the original cobblestones and mortar colouring added to blend.

Latest Customer satisfaction survey results published

info@davisgroundworks.co.uk (Harriet Davis) — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

With every piece of work we undertake, we seek feedback from our customers by way of an 11-point questionnaire which covers the entire lifecycle of the job. The survey covers: Communications with our clients, staff courtesy, tidiness, workmanship, safe working methods, disruption, property damage, timescale and budget.

Despite often appalling weather conditions over the past year and sometimes distressing circumstances for our clients, our service teams have delivered some of the very best in customer service in the industry.

Below is a summary of comments and feedback covering March 2014 to January 2015.