Reliable groundwork and foundation services across Fife for domestic and commercial builds

At DR Groundworks, we specialise in providing strong, accurate foundations across Fife for a wide range of construction projects. Whether you’re building a new home, an extension, garage, garden room or commercial unit, we deliver groundworks and foundation work to meet structural requirements and withstand the test of time.

With over 25 years of experience in the groundwork industry, we know just how important a properly installed foundation is. It’s the base upon which the entire structure depends. Poor preparation can lead to costly delays, subsidence or damage in the future – which is why we take the time to do the job properly from the ground up. Our family-run team is based in Kirkcaldy and works across all areas of Fife including Dunfermline, Glenrothes, St Andrews, Leven and the surrounding regions.

We offer a full range of foundation services tailored to each project, including traditional strip foundations, trench fill, raft foundations, pad bases and reinforced concrete slabs. We’re happy to work from architectural drawings, engineering designs or on a design-and-build basis depending on your needs. Whether you’re managing the full build yourself or working alongside other contractors, we ensure that our section of the work is completed safely, efficiently and on time.

Every foundation project begins with a detailed site assessment to understand the ground conditions, access, drainage and structural requirements. We then carry out all necessary excavation, set out accurately to plan, and install a solid foundation using suitable materials. We always consider drainage, soil type, frost levels and load-bearing specifications before beginning any pour. If deeper excavation or reinforced work is needed due to poor ground, we’ll advise you clearly and find the right solution.

Our services include all preparation and ground clearance, excavation, formwork, concrete pouring, steel reinforcement, shuttering, and any drainage work required alongside the foundation. We can also install damp-proof membranes, service ducts and footing detail as needed to make the foundation ready for follow-on trades.

We work with a variety of clients including self-builders, property developers, architects and tradespeople who need a reliable groundwork contractor they can trust. Our experience spans domestic extensions, modular buildings, timber-framed structures, garages, garden offices, workshops and more. We’re equally comfortable taking on smaller foundation jobs or larger, multi-phase groundwork packages across new-build developments.

All our work is fully insured and carried out by our own in-house team. We maintain high standards of safety, tidiness and professionalism on every site, and we understand how important it is to keep projects running smoothly. We work closely with other trades and always communicate clearly to ensure progress stays on track.

If you’re planning a build and need a foundation contractor in Fife you can rely on, we’d be happy to provide a quote and site visit. We offer honest advice, fair pricing, and a level of care that comes from being a family-run business. With DR Groundworks, you’ll get strong foundations – in every sense.