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In rural areas, heavy rain is a fact of life — especially here in Devon and the South West. When water isn’t managed properly, it can quickly turn fields, access tracks, and building sites into muddy, unusable ground. Good runoff management protects soil, prevents erosion, and keeps your land safe, stable, and ready to work.
There’s something timeless about water on a property — whether it’s a tranquil garden pond, a working farm stream, or a small wildlife-friendly waterway. But building or maintaining these features properly takes more than a shovel and a bit of luck. It requires planning, the right machinery, and an understanding of how water moves through the land.
Before any new build, extension, or landscaping project can begin, the first and most important step is preparing the ground. Land and site clearance isn’t just about making space — it’s about creating a clean, safe, and stable foundation for everything that follows.
If you’re planning a self-build or extension, getting your site properly prepared is one of the most important stages in the entire project. Before the first brick is laid, you need to make sure your plot is level, stable, and ready for foundations. Proper groundwork saves time, money, and future headaches — and that’s where Axis Plant & Groundworks can help.
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding projects you’ll ever take on — but it’s also one of the most complex. Among the most critical early stages is groundworks: everything that happens before you start building above the surface. It sets the foundation (literally and financially) for the rest of your project.
When you’re planning a job that needs a digger — whether it’s digging trenches, clearing land, or preparing foundations — it can be tempting to hire the machine only and have a go yourself. After all, how hard can it be, right?
