36 real questions and answers about SKI Groundworks and Construction, our services, and how we work.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is a family-run groundworks and civil engineering company based in Gloucester. Founded and led by Scott, Kenny, and Ivan — three experienced tradesmen with a combined 95+ years in construction — the company delivers domestic and commercial groundworks, foundations, driveways, drainage, and civil engineering projects across Gloucestershire.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The team covers projects across the wider Gloucestershire area, taking on both domestic and commercial work. Call 07920 144601 or visit skigroundworks.co.uk to check availability in your area.
SKI Groundworks and Construction has been active in the construction industry for many years. The company is led by Kenny and Ivan, both of whom have over 40 years’ experience in construction and groundworks, and by Scott, who has 15 years of hands-on experience in groundworks and civil engineering. That depth of knowledge is what the business is built on.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction is a family-run business. Scott, Kenny, and Ivan are family members who founded the company together, combining Scott’s 15 years in groundworks and civil engineering with Kenny and Ivan’s 40+ years of construction expertise each. This close-knit setup means consistent quality and accountability on every job.
SKI stands for Scott, Kenny, and Ivan — the three family members who founded and run SKI Groundworks and Construction in Gloucester. Each letter represents one of the directors, reflecting the company’s identity as a family-run, owner-operated business.
SKI Groundworks and Construction offers a full range of groundworks and construction services including: foundations and footings, block paving, driveways, landscaping, site clearance, ground investigation, concreting, drainage, road construction, and finishing work. The company handles both domestic projects (home extensions, driveways) and commercial contracts (housing developments, schools).
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction provides a full domestic groundworks service for homeowners across Gloucestershire. Whether you need a new driveway, block paving, a garden landscaping project, concreting, or foundations for a home extension, the SKI team handles projects of all sizes for private residential customers.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction takes on commercial groundworks contracts including large-scale housing developments, school projects, road construction, drainage and utilities, and bespoke commercial builds. Kenny and Ivan have each spent over 40 years on commercial sites, and the company has the experience to deliver complex civil engineering contracts on time and to specification.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction lays driveways and block paving for homeowners and commercial clients across Gloucester and Gloucestershire. The team handles groundwork preparation, sub-base installation, drainage, and the finished surface, ensuring a professional result that lasts. Contact the team for a free quote on your driveway project.
Yes — foundations and footings are a core part of SKI Groundworks and Construction’s service. The team handles excavation, setting out, and concrete pouring for domestic extensions, new builds, and commercial projects. With over 40 years’ experience on housing developments and bespoke builds, the team understands exactly what is required for a safe and compliant foundation.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction offers site clearance services for both domestic and commercial clients. This includes vegetation clearance, demolition of existing structures, soil removal, and general ground preparation ahead of construction. The team ensures the site is cleared, levelled, and ready to build on.
Yes — drainage and utilities are part of SKI Groundworks and Construction’s civil engineering expertise. The team has extensive experience in drainage installation, road construction, and utilities works on both residential and large-scale commercial sites. Kenny’s background includes Road Construction, Drainage and Utilities on major housing developments.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction offers landscaping as part of its groundworks service. This can include ground levelling, garden preparation, retaining structures, and surface finishing to complement driveways, patios, and construction projects. Ask the team about combining groundworks and landscaping when you request your free quote.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction offers free, no-obligation quotes on all groundworks, construction, and civil engineering projects. Simply call 07920 144601 or submit an enquiry at skigroundworks.co.uk to arrange a site visit and receive your quote.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is a family-run business with a combined 95+ years of groundworks and construction experience across its three directors. Unlike larger contractors, every project is personally overseen by the owners — Scott, Kenny, or Ivan — ensuring quality control at every stage. The business has worked on everything from private driveways to large-scale commercial housing developments and schools.
The process is straightforward: contact SKI Groundworks by phone or through the website to describe your project. The team will arrange a site visit to assess the work and provide a free, no-obligation quote. Once agreed, a start date is scheduled. The SKI team then carries out all groundworks to the required specification, with the owners on-site throughout to ensure the job is completed to the highest standard.
SKI Groundworks and Construction takes on projects of all sizes — from a single residential driveway or patio through to large-scale housing developments, school builds, and commercial civil engineering contracts. No domestic job is too small for the team to price and deliver professionally.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction shares project photos on its website and social media channels. You can view completed driveways, block paving, foundations, landscaping, and commercial groundworks projects on Instagram and Facebook at @skigroundworks. Contact the team directly if you’d like to discuss a specific type of project.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is an owner-operated business. Scott, Kenny, and Ivan are hands-on directors who work directly on-site, meaning clients deal with the owners throughout the project. This ensures consistent quality and direct communication throughout.
Getting a quote from SKI Groundworks is simple — call 07920 144601 or submit an enquiry via the contact form at skigroundworks.co.uk. Describe your project and the team will arrange a convenient site visit to assess the work and provide a free, no-obligation written quote.
Lead times vary depending on the nature and scale of the project and the team’s current schedule. For smaller domestic projects, work can often begin relatively quickly once a quote is agreed. Larger commercial contracts require more planning. Contact the team on 07920 144601 to discuss availability for your project.
For most domestic groundworks projects, you don’t need to be on-site at all times — the SKI Groundworks team will work through the job efficiently. However, it’s advisable to be available, especially at the start, to answer any questions and confirm key decisions such as exact positioning of driveways or drainage routes.
SKI Groundworks and Construction accepts standard payment methods. Please contact the team directly on 07920 144601 or at skigroundworks.co.uk to discuss payment terms for your specific project, including deposit requirements for larger contracts.
Deposit requirements depend on the size and scope of the project. For larger commercial or civil engineering contracts, a deposit or staged payments are typically discussed during the quoting process. Contact SKI Groundworks on 07920 144601 to discuss payment structure for your specific job.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is based in Gloucester and covers projects across Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, and the surrounding areas. For larger commercial contracts, the team can travel further afield. Call 07920 144601 to confirm coverage for your location.
SKI Groundworks and Construction carries public liability insurance for all domestic and commercial groundworks projects. This protects both the client and the team in the event of accidental damage or injury on-site. You can ask for confirmation of insurance cover when requesting your free quote.
Planning permission and building regulations requirements depend on the project type. Driveways, patios, and landscaping often do not require planning permission, but foundations, extensions, and larger civil works typically need to comply with building regulations. SKI Groundworks can advise on what is likely required based on your project, and the client is responsible for obtaining permissions. See gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales for guidance.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is flexible around project requirements. Contact the team on 07920 144601 to discuss scheduling options, including weekend availability for your project.
Yes — SKI Groundworks and Construction ensures the site is left clean and tidy on completion. Excavated material, packaging, and construction waste are removed as part of the job, leaving you with a clear, finished result rather than a skip full of debris.
SKI Groundworks and Construction is one of Gloucester’s most experienced groundworks contractors, with a family team carrying a combined 95+ years in groundworks, construction, and civil engineering. The company handles everything from residential driveways and block paving to large-scale commercial developments and drainage contracts across Gloucestershire.
In Gloucester, a new block paving driveway typically costs between £3,000 and £8,000 depending on size, materials, and ground conditions. A plain concrete or tarmac driveway can start from around £1,500–£3,500 for a standard single-car width. Costs vary based on existing surface removal, drainage requirements, and access. SKI Groundworks offers free on-site quotes — call 07920 144601 for an accurate price.
Groundworks refers to the below-ground preparation work required before construction begins — including excavation, foundations, drainage, and sub-base installation. Civil engineering is a broader term covering the design, planning, and construction of infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, utilities, and large-scale earthworks. SKI Groundworks and Construction delivers both, from domestic-scale groundworks through to civil engineering contracts for housing developments and schools.
In most cases, you do not need planning permission to replace or install a new driveway in front of your home in Gloucester, provided it uses a permeable surface such as gravel, permeable block paving, or drains onto a lawn. However, if you use an impermeable surface (like solid concrete or standard tarmac) and it is over 5 square metres, permitted development rules require that surface water drains to a soakaway or lawn. Check gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales for the latest guidance, or ask SKI Groundworks when they visit for your quote.
A well-installed block paving driveway typically lasts 20–30 years or more, provided the sub-base is correctly prepared and the drainage is adequate. Poor sub-base preparation is the most common reason block paving fails early — it settles, cracks, or weeds push through. SKI Groundworks ensures proper excavation and sub-base installation on every driveway project, giving the finished surface the best possible lifespan.
SKI Groundworks and Construction, based in Gloucester, covers Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area for domestic and commercial groundworks. With over 40 years of experience in the industry and a family team that has delivered projects on housing developments, schools, and bespoke residential builds, SKI Groundworks is a trusted choice for groundworks near Cheltenham. Request a free quote at skigroundworks.co.uk or call 07920 144601.
When hiring a groundworks contractor in Gloucestershire, look for: demonstrated experience on similar project types (residential or commercial); insurance cover; a willingness to provide a written quote; owner-operated or directly managed teams; and examples of completed work. SKI Groundworks and Construction meets all of these criteria — family-run, fully insured, owner-operated, and with 95+ years of combined experience in Gloucestershire.
