Foundations & Excavation Without Surprises

At GS Contracts, we’ve spent over 15 years helping developers, architects, and homeowners build on solid ground. From strip foundations to complex basement digs, we deliver precision excavation and structurally sound foundations that keep your project on time, on budget, and built to last.

Why Developers & Builders Trust Us

Reliable Timelines

 When we commit to foundation dates, you can schedule your follow-on trades with confidence. No cascading delays, no disruption.

Solutions for Difficult Sites

Tight access? Poor ground? Confined urban plots? Our specialized equipment and experienced operators turn 'problem sites' into success stories

Transparent Pricing

We believe in plain language and fixed, detailed quotes. You’ll know exactly what your foundation work costs before we start — with no hidden extras.

Quality That Lasts

We obsess over the details that most people will never see, because solid foundations protect your build for decades.

Our Proven Process

STEP one

Site Assessment

Surveys, soil analysis, and water table checks to design a system that fits your site.

STEP two

Design & Planning

SUDS-compliant design, Scottish Water liaison, and building warrant support.

STEP three

Precision excavation, quality materials, and expert installation with daily progress reports.

STEP FOUR

Full performance verification and compliance certification for long-term reliability.

Specialised Capabilities

Tight-access excavation with 3-ton fleet and certified operators.

Raft, strip, pile, and stepped foundation expertise.

Complex soil condition management and stabilisation.

Basement excavation and deep dig solutions.

When you work with us, you don’t just get a contractor — you get peace of mind. We honor timelines, safeguard budgets, and deliver workmanship that never cuts corners. Expect clear updates, zero abandoned projects in 15+ years, and a family name on every job.

Guaranteed timelines

Family accountability

Uncompromising quality

Central Scotland Coverage

Serving Central Scotland from our Cumbernauld base, we provide reliable groundworks services within a 30-mile radius to guarantee our on-time promise.

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Falkirk

Stirling

Lanarkshire

East Lothian

Schedule your free, no-obligation site assessment and get a quote for a compliant, reliable drainage system.

Get Your Free Site Assessment

Ready to start your project with groundworks you can depend on? Contact us today for a comprehensive site assessment and transparent quote.

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01236 123 456

Based in Cumbernauld

Serving 30-mile radius

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