Foundation Excavation in Taunton SW — Dug to the Right Level

Foundation excavation is needed for every foundation: strip trenches, raft formations, and the ground beams and pile caps on piled foundations. It suits residential and commercial projects of all sizes.

Typical excavation projects include strip foundation trenches, raft formations, and the excavation for pile caps and ground beams.

Foundation excavation is the process of digging the ground to the level and profile required for the foundation. The excavation must reach a competent formation, be the correct width and depth, and be free of soft spots and standing water. We excavate for strip foundations, raft formations, and pile positions, and we coordinate the excavation with the foundation type — the dig suits the foundation, not the other way round.

We excavate to the design level and profile, checking the formation as we go. Soft spots are removed and replaced, and standing water is managed. We coordinate the excavation with the foundation type and with building control throughout.

Foundation excavation cost depends on the volume of excavation, the depth, the ground conditions, and the disposal of arisings. Access and the presence of water also affect cost. We provide a fixed quote within 48 hours of the site visit.

We provide a fixed, written quote within 48 hours of the site visit. You will know exactly what the job costs before any equipment arrives on your property.

Taurus Piling & Foundations Ltd is an owner-operated piling and foundation contractor based in Taunton, serving Somerset, London and the wider South West. We are fully insured and CHAS accredited, with an in-house structural piling design team — so your project moves without waiting on a third party. Every project is overseen personally by the director. Free quotes are provided within 48 hours, and every job is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

What happens if the excavation hits soft ground?

If the excavation hits soft spots at formation level, we remove the soft material and replace it with compacted fill or lean mix concrete, so the foundation bears on a competent formation. We assess the formation as we excavate and deal with any soft ground before the foundation is placed.