SITE PREPARATION & EARTHWORKS
Preparing land for construction through clearance, earthmoving, archaeological support, compound creation and fencing.
overview
Construction-ready from the ground up
HWBC provides comprehensive site preparation and earthworks services for solar, BESS and infrastructure projects across the UK.
From vegetation clearance and archaeological strip works through to bulk earthmoving, compound construction and fencing installation, we prepare sites efficiently and safely for the next stage of construction.
Our experienced teams work closely with developers, principal contractors, ecologists and archaeologists to ensure projects are fully prepared and construction-ready.
archaeological Trenching
site fencing
compound installation
bulk earthmoving
WHAT WE DELIVER
- Access Roads – Permanent and temporary access roads for construction and operational use.
- Aggregate Placement – Supply and placement of crushed stone and suitable materials.
- Geotextiles – Separation and reinforcement using high-quality geotextile membranes.
- Drainage – Integrated drainage solutions to manage surface water and runoff.
- Maintenance – Ongoing maintenance and reinstatement to keep access routes in top condition.
TYPICAL SCOPE
- Site clearance and vegetation removal
- Topsoil stripping and storage
- Tree protection and ecological fencing
- Temporary site perimeter fencing
- Archaeological strip and supervision support
- Bulk earthworks and cut-and-fill operations
- Site grading and formation preparation
- Bund construction and soil relocation
- Construction compounds and welfare areas
- Laydown and material storage zones
- Temporary drainage and enabling works
- Permanent fencing and gate installation
- Final grading and reinstatement
- Construction-ready handover
FEATURED PROJECT
Solar Farm Access Road
Bristol
Construction of permanent access roads across agricultural land, designed to handle construction traffic and provide long-term operational access.