BARNSLEY & SOUTH YORKSHIRE
BIG PLANS.
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Excavation & groundworks in Barnsley.
Foundations, drainage and site clearance across South Yorkshire.
FAMILY RUN. BUILT ON 30+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE.

REAL WORK / BEFORE & AFTER
FROM THE FIRST DIG.
TO THE FINAL FINISH.
A closer look at a driveway transformation, from excavation and preparation to the finished surface.
Your space. Its next chapter.
Explore our driveways ↗01 / OUR EXPERTISE
GROUNDWORKS
IN BARNSLEY.
Practical expertise for your next build, extension or outdoor transformation. One experienced team to get the groundwork right.
01Excavation & groundworks
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Site clearance, muck away, excavation and preparation for new builds and extensions. We prepare the ground for the next stage of your project.
Talk to us about groundworks ↗02Foundations & concrete bases
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Footings for new builds and extensions, foundation excavation and concrete bases. Tell us about your plans and the access to your site.
Discuss your foundations ↗03Drainage solutions
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Drainage installation and repairs, collapsed drains, inspections and manhole relocation for domestic and commercial sites.
Discuss your drainage ↗04Demolition & site clearance
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Demolition and clearance to make space for what comes next. Contact us to discuss the structure, site access and the scope of your project.
Discuss your demolition ↗05Driveways, paving & landscaping
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Driveways, paving and hard landscaping that bring your outdoor space together, with careful preparation beneath the finished surface.
Explore our paving work ↗02 / OUR WORK
ON SITE.
ON THE JOB.
65 photos from our work across South Yorkshire.
Select a photo to take a closer look.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT / DRIVEWAY TRANSFORMATION
FROM FRONT GARDEN
TO FINISHED DRIVEWAY.
Twenty photos following the transformation: excavation and drainage, timber sleeper retaining walls, paving, fencing and the finished driveway.
View all 18 progress and detail photos
COMMERCIAL PROJECT / EASY STORAGE
GROUNDWORKS FOR
CONTAINER STORAGE.
Groundworks completed for container storage client Easy Storage. Nine photos showing the existing yard, site preparation and completed work.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT / PAVING
PAVING.
SPACE TO ENJOY.
From preparation and laying the slabs to a finished patio seating area. Six photos showing the work taking shape.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT / EXCAVATION
EXCAVATIONS
FOR AN EXTENSION.
Work in progress: excavation and ground preparation for an extension beside an existing property. Six views of the work on site.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT / BLOCK PAVING
BLOCK PAVED
SIDE PATH.
Block paving through a narrow side passage, with channel drainage, dark edging and a white gravel border. Select a photo to see the detail.
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT / CONCRETING
CONCRETE PATH.
From ground preparation to a freshly laid concrete path around the property. Select a photo to see the detail.
MORE OF OUR WORK.
03 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
LOCAL ROOTS.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

years of experience
in the groundwork
We’re SledgeHammer Demolition & Groundworks. A family-run team working with homeowners, builders and commercial clients.
From digging footings and installing drainage to clearing sites and laying paving, we bring practical experience to every stage. We’re based in Barnsley and work across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll discuss the work, your site and the next steps towards a free, no-obligation quote.
Speak to the team ↗A CLEAR WAY FORWARD
Tell us your plans
Share the type of work, your location and any drawings or photos you have.
Work through the details
We’ll discuss your requirements, access and whether a site visit is needed.
Get your free quote
Understand the proposed work before you decide to go ahead.
LET’S GET STARTED
LET’S GET
TO WORK.
A new build. An extension. A better outdoor space.
Let’s talk about getting it off the ground.
YOUR NEXT PROJECT STARTS HERE
Tell us what you’re planning.
Share your location, the work you need and any access details using our website enquiry form.
Request your free quote ↗Send your enquiry directly through the website, or call 07791 462752.