Groundworks & Landscaping
Services in Godalming

One team for stable bases and polished outdoor spaces

Your local experts for stress free outdoor projects

Godalming’s heavier clay pockets and riverside areas can saturate after rain. We plan depth, reinforcement and drainage with this in mind, protecting thresholds, keeping surfaces usable and reducing maintenance. Where percolation is marginal, we test and specify the right solution, whether that’s a crate soakaway to BRE 365, permeable build-ups with geotextile separation, or discreet channel drains that move water away from buildings. Finished levels, falls and edges are set with care so water goes where it should, not into your garage or across shared access.

With groundworks, patios, landscaping, driveways and drainage handled by one accountable team, you avoid gaps between trades and get a clean, compliant finish. Expect accurate setting-out, controlled excavation, compacted sub-bases and discreet water management throughout. We use robust, locally sourced materials where possible, compact in measured layers and install edging that actually holds the build-up together over time. The result is paving that stays flat, steps that stay true and surfaces that don’t rut or puddle.

Everything runs under one plan, groundworks, landscaping, patios, driveways and drainage, so you’re not juggling trades or chasing timelines. We coordinate deliveries around narrower streets, keep neighbours informed and maintain a tidy, secure site. Expect straight advice, clear pricing and a tidy site from first dig to final sweep, plus handover notes on care and maintenance so your new spaces continue to perform long after we leave.

Our services in Godalming

Groundworks – Footings, oversites, sub‑bases and service trenches built to specification for stable, inspection‑ready platforms.
Patios – Porcelain or sandstone on robust bases with subtle falls and neat edging for low‑maintenance living.
Landscaping – Terraces, steps, paths, lawns and planting that make tricky plots usable year‑round.
Driveways – Block, resin or tarmac engineered for daily parking with firm edges, true levels and integrated drainage.
Drainage – Channels, French drains and soakaways sized to percolation rates so paths stay safe after wet spells.

Robert Games

3 April 2025

Update: We recently had T&K HUMPHREY LTD for a second Job, to lay a new patio as we were so pleased with their pevious work they did for us - And again they were excellent - Competitively priced (not the cheapest, but by far the best value), kept great communication and did an amazing Job, leaving the site spotless. I can highly recommend them, an absolute delight to work with. --- We were very happy with the recent work carried out by T & K Humphrey. They built an Oak Sleeper retaining wall in our garden which we are delighted with. The team were really friendly, professional and hard working. T & K Humphrey have been a pleasure to work from start to finish. They offered us great advice along the way, and went above and beyond. I highly recommend them.

Greg

2 March 2025

We recently had Jon and Tim to re-landscape our garden comprising a large expanse of lawn that had particularly poor drainage. From the beginning, Jon and Tim were very professional and easy to communicate with. We ended up having the central lawn dug up and drainage placed into our soak away along with new top soil and lawn placed - this was a last minute decision that they easily accommodated. Along with that, we wanted gravel areas around this with paving next to one of our garden rooms. Jon and Tim worked extremely hard and the project was completed in 3 weeks. We were worried the garden works would be extremely messy work, especially given it was February but they kept everywhere very clean and tidy and cleaned down everything at the end. Jon and Tim were great to work with, very thorough and genuinely nice people! Plus after receiving other quotes at the beginning, they were also very reasonably priced. We’d highly recommend them and would use them for any other garden/ grounds work needed. Now for us to start adding plants! Thank you

Gavin Myers

23 August 2024

First class work from T&K Humphrey, couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We had foundations laid for a two story extension. Communication was great on all aspects of the build, all services were coordinated and punctual. They left the site immaculate and were flexible throughout. I would highly recommend if you want your work done, on time, to spec with an experienced team. Lovely fellas too!

Kate Underhay

12 September 2023

Tim and John interpreted my brief perfectly and the end result exceeded my expectations. Their work has completely transformed my house and it was carried out quickly and efficiently with minimal disruption or mess. The loveliest people to deal with. I am delighted. Thank you.

Simon Banks

16 May 2023

We couldn't recommend Jon, Tim and their team highly enough after recently completing our landscaping project in Haslemere. It has been a real pleasure working with them. The project involved clearing and major levelling works, which involved 21 grab lorry movements of soil removal and building a retaining structure comprising approx 150 vertical oak sleepers. In addition, laying new turf and the installation of drainage beneath the new lawn, tree felling and relocating numerous shrubs to the perimeter of the garden, levelling a section of patio and installing a new pond. Everything was completed to the highest standard and the team worked professionally and efficiently throughout, completing the work in the time quoted and despite wet weather, keeping the site tidy at all times. Nothing was ever too much to ask. From our first meeting and introduction to Tim and Jon, when we discussed the brief we got a good feeling about the friendly yet professional approach and we would have no hesitation recommending them to others and working with them again.

Laura Barnett

1 February 2023

We are BEYOND thrilled with the works T&K Humphrey completed for us on our new build in Haslemere, Surrey. This included the complete groundwork’s package for the new house, grubbing up the existing drive and hard standings, installing all new external finishes including permeable block paved drive way with granite setts border, porcelain tiled patio area and surrounding paths, sleeper retaining walls and steps to a split level rear garden, as well as soft landscaping including spread and level of topsoil and turf finishes to some areas. Tim, John, Tiny and Micky have been an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the build. The attention to detail, professionalism and communication has been absolutely top notch! They played a major part in us achieving our build on programme and on budget 👌🏼 We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend T & K Humphrey to anyone and everyone! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

vambo deckard

30 September 2022

A brilliant service, transformed the outside of our property. These guys are easy to deal with and exceptional tradesman.

Weston Lloyd

3 August 2022

I'm very pleased with the work done, my decking was removed and replaced with a Sandstone patio. I was happy with the price the skip and materials turned up and the work was started and finished no mucking about.

Daniel Helen

28 June 2022

Professional from start to finish. Very pleased with the fencing and gates they installed. Would recommend.

Tom Broomby

11 May 2022

We are so glad that we used this local company to do landscaping at our property. They were here everyday that they said, and the speed and quality of the finish is fantastic. They were happy to advise if needed, and we wouldn't hesitate to use again, or recommend. Thanks again guys..

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Godalming and the surrounding villages?

Yes, we provide Groundworks & Landscaping services in Godalming, Farncombe, Busbridge, Hurtmore and the nearby villages are part of our regular rounds. We plan access for tighter roads and shared driveways so work runs smoothly.

How do quotes work—are they fixed?

After a site visit we send a clear, itemised, fixed-price proposal. It details materials, method and timings so you know exactly what’s included before you say yes.

What fencing suits Godalming’s conditions?

Closeboard or robust panel systems with gravel boards and correctly set posts perform well on sloped plots and in the Wey valley winds. We’ll advise on heights, airflow and finishes to balance privacy and durability.

How does local soil type affect your project?

Local soil dictates foundation depths, reinforcement and drainage, so at survey we assess clay, sand or chalk conditions and tailor sub-bases, membranes and water management to keep your project stable and long-lasting.

Are you familiar with Godalming’s ground conditions and slopes?

Yes. Across Godalming we often encounter greensand, pockets of clay and hillside plots. We allow for this with proper sub-base depths, geotextile separation where needed, careful compaction and correctly set falls. Where drainage is marginal, we arrange percolation tests and design soakaways to BRE 365, or specify permeable paving and attenuation to suit SuDS principles.

Can you manage drainage near the River Wey and flood-prone spots?

We design with flood resilience in mind: appropriate levels and falls, permeable build-ups, crate systems with silt control, and controlled outfalls where permissible. We’ll assess ground permeability, advise on finished floor levels and install channel drains or gullies to protect paving and thresholds. If a soakaway isn’t viable, we’ll propose compliant alternatives.

Get in Touch for Expert Groundworks & Landscaping services in Godalming

Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll map a practical plan with clear, itemised pricing.

Groundworks & LandscapingServices in Godalming