Services
Utilities, Civil Engineering and Groundworks
Centene Construction is a civil engineering, utilities, and groundworks specialist contractor with years of experience in building construction.
Civil Engineering and Groundworks
As a leading groundwork company, we know there is much more than soil stripping and muck away.
Because of this, we have composed a specific service where clients work with a single groundworks contractor who specialises in different groundwork and civil engineering procedures, providing a single point of contact for several phases.
Centene Construction offers civil engineering services, including groundworks, concrete pads, foundations, developments, minor constructions, and surfaces.
Utility Work
We collaborate closely with our approved partners to offer seamless, coordinated, and stress-free utility packages, including gas, electricity, telecommunications, and water services. As one of the UK’s leading multi-utility providers, we specialize in assisting residential clients with connections, disconnections, and metering issues. Our approach ensures a hassle-free experience for our clients, backed by our expertise in cost-efficiently locating all underground utility services.
This partnership enables us to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring their utility setup and management is as smooth and efficient as possible.
Call us at 0161 883 7786 and book your free no-obligation consultation today with our experts.
Groundwork services include
- Excavation
- Base preparation
- Drainage installations
- Utility installations
- Dewatering
- Piling
- Ground Source Heat Pump
- Loops and boreholes
Drainage Services
Our Civil Engineering expertise:
- Ductwork & Utilities
- Underground drainage, soakaways, and attenuation tanks
- Manholes holes
- Sewer connections
Telecommunication services
- Telecom infrastructure
- Install duct
- Install box
- Install drawcords
Our Process
Design Build
Centene Construction is a reliable utility and groundworks company that is an expert at prioritising compliance with local laws and securing the necessary licenses for a smooth project workflow that ensures security, safety, and maximum functionality.
Please put your trust in us for practical solutions that are suited to your project’s requirements.
Civil Engineering and Groundwork
Initial Consultation and Assessment
Our first step starts through initial consultation and assessment, where our civil engineering and groundworks specialists engage with the clients to discuss and understand the project objectives/criteria/aims.
Site assessments give a complete picture of the project area by thoroughly evaluating the topography, soil composition, and regulatory issues.
Retaining Structures
Our expert groundworkers build retaining walls to help hold soil in place, whether a client wants one for a basement or is developing a sloping site.
Executing this ensures we preserve the structure’s integrity and guarantee its stability against any arm-twisting or environmental effects.
Surfacing and Paving
Drainage System
Utility Service
Disconnection of Metres and Diversion of Services
Use Centene Construction’s Utility Services to simplify utility disconnections for your project. Our professionals manage the planning, execution, and disconnection of utilities and service diversions, guaranteeing a safe and efficient building process. No project is too difficult or too big for us.
Feasibility Studies
Your idea’s success depends on how well you evaluate its utility feasibility. Centene Construction’s utility service conducts comprehensive feasibility studies that meticulously evaluate site plans and existing infrastructure, ensuring an informed approach to project development. Learn about possibilities, risks, and restrictions to make well-informed decisions.
Analysis of System Load
Centene Construction’s qualified engineers and specialists analyse system load needs, such as peak demand, voltage levels, and gas and water flow rates. Through constant monitoring for adjustments, this cooperative effort guarantees that systems are built to meet requirements while upholding industry standards for efficiency and safety.
Material Selection
Centene Construction emphasises careful material selection to achieve maximum system performance. To guarantee that your project surpasses expectations in terms of lifetime and efficiency, we consider variables like electrical conductivity, pressure ratings, and corrosion resistance.
Utility Configuration
When installing gas, electricity, and water services with approved plans, we value the knowledge and experience of our skilled team. You may rely on us to seamlessly configure utilities according to project specifications and industry norms.
Why Centene Construction?
Technology-Oriented Execution
We use innovative equipment for our civil and construction engineering and apply industry best practices to execute the plan.
From foundation installation to earthmoving, our experts guarantee accuracy and productivity during the building process.
Timely Delivery
Centene Construction’s top priority as a groundwork contractor is on-time project completion. Our expert team is committed to fulfilling project timelines and client expectations by providing efficient, high-quality civil and construction engineering services.
Cost-effective Solution
Centene Construction can form connections for multiple networks simultaneously via the same trench as a utility services company.
Our team ensures efficient installation, saving cost and managing compliance with the local standards and guidelines.
Accreditations
Centene Construction holds CHAS Advanced and SafeContractor accreditations. We are also long-standing members of the National Federation of Builders, House Builders Association, and Heritage Group.
Feel free to schedule a consultation during a time that works for you.
Schedule a free virtual, no-obligation consultation with one of our utility service experts. We will discuss your needs and offer suggestions on optimizing your utility services to manage rising costs effectively while ensuring sustainable and efficient use of resources.
FAQS
What are utility searches?
A utility search is finding and identifying subsurface utilities, such as gas pipes, water mains, sewers, and electrical wires.
What do civil engineering and groundworks mean?
Groundworks include pre-construction activities such as foundation installation and site preparation, while civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure projects.
What makes utility searches crucial?
Utility searches are crucial because they can prevent accidents, hold-ups, and expensive repairs. By knowing their locations, contractors can also prevent damaging subsurface utilities during excavation work, which helps avoid fatalities and saves time and money.
What is the price of a utility search?
The site’s location and the search’s intricacy will all affect how much a utility search will cost.
What are some of Centene Construction's civil engineering services?
- Drainage Solutions
- Retaining Wall Constructions
- Driveway Construction
- Foundation Installation
What is the duration of a utility search?
The complexity of the utility search will determine how long it takes to complete.
Centene Construction, a leading utility services company, usually completes searches in 7-10 days.
What distinguishes your UK groundworks services from others for home projects in terms of experience and effective project management?
Our vast knowledge and effective project management make our UK groundworks services unique for residential developments. We provide exceptional services that exceed expectations and bring a wealth of knowledge to guarantee successful project outcomes.
