Groundworks Newton Abbot
Groundworks support for commercial, residential and infrastructure projects across Newton Abbot & Surrounding areas
Groundworks Contractors in Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey & the Teign Valley
Delivering housing, commercial and civils groundworks across Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey and surrounding areas
JMJ Groundworks works with developers, housebuilders and main contractors across Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey and the surrounding towns and villages, including Kingsteignton, Chudleigh and the Teign Valley.
This is an area we know well. We’ve delivered the full groundworks package for a 24-home development at Indio Fields in Bovey Tracey, along with other commercial and external works schemes nearby.
Local ground conditions can be challenging, with heavy clay, high groundwater and wet winters, so we plan drainage, excavations and access carefully from the outset to keep your build on programme.

Newton Abbot Groundworks Services

Drainage systems
Installation of surface and foul water systems, including soakaways, gullies and inspection chambers.

Earthworks
Bulk excavation, cut and fill, and muck away services to prepare your site for construction.

Civil Engineering
The planning and construction of essential infrastructure, from site preparation to completion.

footings and foundations
The design and construction of footings and foundations to support safe, stable structures.

driveways and surfacing
High-quality driveways and surfacing designed to look good and perform long term.

Full Groundworks Packages
The full scope of groundworks, from the beginning of the project to final handover.
Why Choose JMJ Groundworks?
Local experience, dependable teams and a proven track record in the area
Developers choose JMJ because we deliver what we say we will. Our teams stay consistent from start to finish, backed by our own plant, so you’re not chasing different faces or waiting on hired equipment. Around Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey, we’ve delivered everything from a full residential groundworks package for Strongvox Homes to a playground transformation at Hennock Primary School, completed in just over two weeks while the school stayed open. Many of our clients go on to appoint us again and again, and that repeat work is the best measure of how we perform on site.
Areas We Cover
- Newton Abbot
- Kingsteignton
- Kingskerswell
- Bovey Tracey
- Ipplepen
- Abbotskerswell
- Totnes
- Coffinswell
- Denbury

Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Newton Abbot Groundworks Projects
Do you carry out groundworks in Bovey Tracey as well as Newton Abbot?
Yes. We regularly work across Newton Abbot, Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, Chudleigh and the Teign Valley. We delivered the full groundworks package at Indio Fields, a 24-home development in Bovey Tracey, so we know the area and its ground conditions well.
What groundworks services do you offer?
We deliver complete groundworks packages or individual elements, including excavation, earthworks, footings and foundations, drainage, retaining walls, roads and sewers, service infrastructure and external works. Whatever stage your project is at, we can provide the team and plant to support it.
Can you handle drainage on wet or clay sites?
Yes. Much of the ground around Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey is heavy clay, and high groundwater is common, especially in winter. We plan drainage, attenuation and excavations around those conditions from the start, and we've delivered groundworks successfully through wet winters on sites alongside lakes and protected trees.
Do you work for housebuilders and developers?
Yes. Residential developments make up a large part of our work, from multi-plot housing schemes to affordable and modular housing. We work closely with site managers to integrate our groundworks into the wider build programme.
Do you take on smaller commercial projects?
Yes. Alongside larger developments, we deliver smaller commercial and external works packages. That includes the playground and outdoor learning transformation at Hennock Primary School, near Bovey Tracey.
Do you provide your own plant?
Yes. We run our own excavators, from 3 to 13 tonnes, along with dumpers. That means we're not reliant on hire availability, and the right equipment is on site when it's needed.
Can you work around trees and protected areas?
Yes. We've managed tree protection requirements on developments in the area, carefully planning plant movements, excavations and access around root protection zones without holding up the build.
How do I get a quote?
Get in touch through our enquiry form or call us on 01392 982968 with details of your project. Drawings, specifications and your programme dates will help us price accurately. We'll review everything and come back to you with a detailed quotation.
Any more questions? Get in touch by filling out our enquiry form or giving us a call on 01392 982968.
Need groundworks in Newton Abbot?
Whether you’re managing a multi-phase development or a one-off infrastructure upgrade, we’re ready to help.

