Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Groundwork Solutions in Stoke-on-Trent
Established in 1994, APH Groundworks has built a reputation as a trusted regional groundworks contractor serving commercial and residential clients across the Midlands and Northwest. Our expertise spans foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete, and civil engineering projects up to 5m in value. We prioritise quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, maintaining a 100% CSCS/CPCS qualified workforce with specialist certifications.Our systematic approach ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, supported by long-standing relationships with architects, engineers, and national housebuilders. With Managing Director Gary Barratt leading our team, we combine technical expertise and client-focused service to achieve exceptional results.
Services
Foundations
Drainage
Hard Landscaping
Reinforced Concrete
Bulk Earthworks
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in regional groundwork projects.
- Our workforce is 100% CSCS/CPCS qualified with specialist certifications.
- We deliver projects up to 5m in value with guaranteed quality standards.
- Our systematic approach ensures on-time and on-budget project completion.
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with national housebuilders and engineers.
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Constructionline
What people say
Quality product
Excellent service
Highest standards
On programme
Approachable personnel
Services
Foundations
We design and construct residential and commercial foundations including strip footings, groundbeams, rafts, and piled solutions. Our expertise ensures structural stability for developments of all scales. Projects adhere to strict engineering standards while maintaining programme efficiency.
Drainage
Our drainage solutions cover new infrastructure, sewer connections, and sustainable urban drainage systems. We handle s106, s38, and s278 works with compliance expertise. Systems are engineered for long-term performance and environmental responsibility.
Hard Landscaping
We create durable outdoor spaces including paths, patios, block paving, and tarmac roads. Both private and adoptable solutions meet aesthetic and functional requirements. Projects combine precision installation with material durability.
Reinforced Concrete
Our reinforced concrete services include retaining walls and structural elements. We use quality materials and precise engineering methods. Each structure meets load-bearing specifications while maintaining safety standards during installation.
Bulk Earthworks
We undertake large-scale excavation and land shaping projects. Our equipment and expertise handle commercial and infrastructure-scale earthworks. Processes prioritise site stability and preparation for subsequent construction phases.
People
Gary Barratt
Managing Director
With over 30 years in the industry, Gary Barratt leads APH Groundworks' operations. His leadership ensures technical excellence and client satisfaction across all projects. He maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders while driving quality improvements.
Questions
What groundwork services do you offer?
We provide foundations, drainage systems, reinforced concrete structures, hard landscaping, and bulk earthworks for residential and commercial projects.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across the Midlands and Northwest regions from our Stoke-on-Trent base.
How experienced is your team?
Our workforce has 100% CSCS/CPCS qualified personnel with specialist certifications in confined spaces and utility works since 1994.
Are you certified for safety standards?
We maintain CHAS and Constructionline accreditations with a proven health and safety record across all projects.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage groundwork contracts up to £5m value, from small residential schemes to large commercial developments.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through systematic planning, qualified personnel, and regular quality checks aligned with client specifications and industry standards.
