The #1 Red Flag in Groundwork That Costs You Time, Money & Sanity

Let’s be blunt.

If you’re hiring someone to work on your land — whether it’s drainage, a new track, a shed base, or pond restoration — and you don’t know who’s taking responsibility…

You’re in trouble.

Because when the job goes wrong — and with most cowboy contractors, it will — you’ll be the one picking up the pieces.

The Real Problem Isn’t Just Bad Work — It’s No Ownership

We hear it all the time.

“The lads came out, they started well… then didn’t show for three days.”

“I wasn’t sure if they’d finished, or just disappeared.”

“Now I’ve got puddles forming again and I can’t get hold of anyone.”

That’s not civil engineering. That’s freelancing with a digger and no accountability.

And it’s why people lose faith in getting their land sorted properly.

🧠 The Truth: Good Groundwork Starts With Engineering Thinking

When we take on a job, it’s not just about digging holes or laying gravel.

It’s about understanding:

• The water movement

• The soil structure

• The load capacity

• The purpose of the site — now, and in 10 years

That’s civil engineering.
That’s precision, not guesswork.

It’s mapping water tables, checking subgrade pressure, calculating fall ratios and making sure every stage builds the right way forward — not just “it looks alright for now.”

📋 Here’s What Should Happen (And What to Look For)

If you’re hiring someone to work on your land, here’s what you should expect — and what they should be doing:

1. A Clear Site Assessment

✔️ What’s the problem?
✔️ Where’s the water going?
✔️ What’s already under the surface?
✔️ What’s the best long-term fix?

Red Flag: “We’ll sort it when we start.”
Green Light: Full walk-through, with clear questions and notes taken.

2. Transparent Planning & Ownership

✔️ Who’s the one person you call with a question?
✔️ Is there a sequence to the work?
✔️ Do they explain the why, not just the what?

Red Flag: Confusion about who's in charge
Green Light: One name. One plan. One accountable person.

3. On-Site Checks & Progress

✔️ Are materials right for the job?
✔️ Is compaction being tested?
✔️ Are levels, falls, and depths monitored?

Red Flag: “Trust us, we’ve done this loads.”
Green Light: "Here’s your update, here’s what’s next."

4. Proper Handover

✔️ You get a walk-through at the end
✔️ You know what’s been done, and why
✔️ You get aftercare advice, not silence

Red Flag: They vanish the moment the digger’s on the trailer
Green Light: You finish confident, not confused

💬 “But What If I Don’t Know What to Ask?”

That’s exactly why we take responsibility from day one.

We’re not just project doers — we’re project owners.
We don’t pass the buck. We don’t disappear when the invoice is paid.
And we sure as hell don’t leave you wondering if the job was done right.

✅ Get Civil Engineering Precision – Without the Guesswork

If you’ve got a problem with drainage, runoff, land structure or groundwork —
We’ll show up, assess it properly, and give you a clear, expert plan.

You can get our free land guide right now — or book a quick call and we’ll show you what to do next.

No fluff. No hidden fees. No disappearing acts.

Just real civil engineering — done right the first time.

Want a no-obligation site visit?
✅ Click here to book - www.pw-construction.co.uk/contact 
💬 Or send us a message with your problem — we’ll walk you through it