Cornwall
Groundworks & BuildingContractor in Cornwall
We cover the whole of Cornwall, from the Tamar to the far west, for groundworks, new builds, extensions, drainage and refurbishments: one contractor, one point of contact.
- County-wide coverage from east Cornwall
- 20 years' hands-on experience
- £5m public liability, £10m employers' liability
- Free site visit and written quote
Working in Cornwall
Local builders and groundworkers serving Cornwall
We work out of North Treviddo Farm, Horningtops, Liskeard, PL14 3PS, which keeps Cornwall inside our normal working area for site visits, plant movements and day-to-day supervision.
Our base at North Treviddo Farm, Horningtops near Liskeard puts us in east Cornwall, and we work across the whole county from there, Liskeard, Bodmin, Launceston, Saltash, Looe, Callington, Torpoint, Fowey, St Austell and onward to Truro, Newquay, Falmouth, Camborne, Redruth, Hayle, Penzance and the far west.
Cornwall is not one building environment but several. The china clay district has made ground and tips; the mining belts around Camborne, Redruth and Caradon have spoil, shafts and unrecorded workings; the north and south coasts have exposure, salt and steep, tight village sites; the moors bring rock, rainfall and remoteness; and the inland farming country brings clay, private drainage and long accesses.
That variety is exactly why local judgement matters more than a standard specification. Ground conditions can change completely within a single site, let alone between two parishes, and the difference between an accurate quote and a series of variations is usually whether the contractor has dug in that kind of ground before.
Across the county we take on standalone groundworks packages, foundations and drainage, complete new builds, extensions, loft and garage conversions, barn conversions, refurbishments, retaining walls, driveways and patios, concrete bases and slabs, roofing, carpentry, plastering and rendering, and full project coordination, with electrical and plumbing delivered through vetted specialist subcontractors managed directly by Calum.
Property types we work on in Cornwall
- Granite and cob cottages across rural Cornwall
- Victorian and Edwardian terraces in the towns
- Post-war and modern estate housing
- Farms, barns and agricultural buildings
- Coastal and exposed village properties
- Developer plots, infill sites and self-build plots
What we get asked for most here
- Groundworks, foundations and site preparation
- New builds from bare plot to sign-off
- Extensions and conversions
- Mains and private drainage
- Retaining walls, driveways and hard landscaping
- Refurbishments, roofing and finishing trades
Services
Services available in Cornwall
Every service below is available in Cornwall, as a standalone package or as part of a fully managed project run by Calum from first visit to final sign-off.
Groundworks in Cornwall
Site clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete bases, as a standalone package or part of a full build.
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New Builds & House Building in Cornwall
Full ground-up new builds for private clients, self-builders, landowners and developers.
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Extensions & Refurbishments in Cornwall
Single and two-storey extensions, structural alterations and whole-property refurbishments.
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Drainage & Utilities in Cornwall
Foul and surface water drainage, soakaways, attenuation, utility trenching and ducting, repairs and replacements.
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Block Work in Cornwall
Blockwork and brickwork for foundations, substructures, walls and shell construction.
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Carpentry in Cornwall
First and second fix carpentry, roof structures, floors, doors and joinery.
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Landscaping in Cornwall
Garden works, patios, driveways, hard standings, retaining walls and site finishing.
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Foundations & Footings in Cornwall
Strip and trench fill foundations, reinforced footings and ground bearing slabs, built to engineer's specification.
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Painting & Decorating in Cornwall
Interior and exterior decorating to finish a build, extension or refurbishment properly.
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Site Clearance & Preparation in Cornwall
Clearing, stripping, muck away and setting up a site ready for construction.
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Excavation & Earthworks in Cornwall
Bulk excavation, cut and fill, dig-outs, reduced levels and earth moving with our own plant.
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Concrete Bases & Slabs in Cornwall
Reinforced bases and slabs for homes, garages, outbuildings, yards and plant.
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Vetted electricians, plumbers and gas engineers brought in under our project management.
Read moreBuilding Control & Planning Support in Cornwall
We handle building control sign-off and planning applications on notifiable work.
Read moreGeneral Building & Property Development in Cornwall
All areas of building and property development, from structural building works through to full project coordination.
Read moreWhy us in Cornwall
Why clients in Cornwall use CC Construction Ltd
Verified cover, real local experience and one person answerable for the job from start to finish.
A Cornish contractor, not a national one
We are based in the county, work in it every day and know how its ground behaves. Twenty years of that experience is what keeps quotes accurate and programmes achievable.
Everything from the dig to the decoration
Groundworks, structure, roofing, carpentry, plastering, rendering and finishes with our own team of 15–25 people, plus vetted specialist subcontractors for electrics and plumbing under Calum's direct management.
Flexible on how you buy the work
Fixed price, cost-plus or labour-only if you are sourcing your own materials. No deposit is normally required, and larger projects run on stage payments agreed in writing.
Fully insured and properly qualified
£5 million public liability, £10 million employers' liability, products liability and Contractors' All Risks cover, CPCS-ticketed plant operators and SMSTS site management. Structural warranty available on new builds.
Local conditions
Problems we see regularly in Cornwall
Ground, weather, access and building age vary hugely across Cornwall and Devon. These are the issues that come up most often in and around Cornwall.
Mining legacy and made ground
Across the mining and clay districts, spoil, backfill and old workings are common and rarely mapped. Founding onto them without proof causes settlement later. We establish founding conditions and design with the engineer where required, with inspections before concrete.
Rock at unpredictable depth
Granite and shillet can appear a metre down or not at all within the same plot. That is a plant, method and pricing question, and it needs to be raised at quote stage rather than presented as a surprise.
Rainfall, clay and winter working
Cornwall is wet, and much of it is clay. Excavations flood, platforms soften, soakaways fail. Positive drainage, stone platforms and sensible programming make the difference between a job that runs and one that bogs down.
Coastal exposure
Salt and wind attack mortar, render, fixings and reinforcement far faster than inland. Specification has to suit the exposure, and repairs need to address the cause rather than cover it.
Old buildings with minimal foundations
Solid stone and cob walls on shallow footings are everywhere in Cornwall. Adjacent excavation must be staged, propped and inspected. It is slower, and it is the difference between an extension and a structural repair bill.
How we work
How a job in Cornwall runs
The same five stages on every project, whether it is a concrete base or a complete new build.
Step 1
Free site visit
Calum comes out to the property himself, walks the ground with you and looks at access, levels, existing drainage and where plant can realistically get in. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation afterwards.
Step 2
Scope and written quote
You get a written quote that sets out what is included, what is excluded and how the work will be sequenced. We price fixed price, cost-plus or labour-only, whichever suits the job and how you want to buy it.
Step 3
Approvals and programme
On notifiable work we handle the building control side and can put planning applications in for you. Once approvals are in place we agree a start date, a programme and any stage payments. A deposit is not normally required.
Step 4
Work on site
Our own team of 15–25 people carries out the work, with CPCS-ticketed plant operators and SMSTS site management. Where specialist trades are needed we bring in vetted subcontractors that Calum manages directly, so you still deal with one contractor.
Step 5
Inspection, sign-off and handover
Levels, falls and drainage runs are checked before anything is covered up, building control inspections are booked at the right stages, and the site is cleared down before handover. On new builds a structural warranty can be arranged.
FAQs
Cornwall questions, answered
Cost, timings, coverage and cover, the things people in Cornwall ask before booking a site visit.
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
Yes. We are based at Horningtops near Liskeard and work across the county, from the Tamar to the far west, as well as into Devon as far as Exeter.
How quickly can you get to a site in west Cornwall?
Further sites take longer to reach, and we are straight with you about that when we agree a site visit. Call 07770 946179 and Calum will arrange a time, the visit and written quote are free.
What does construction work cost in Cornwall?
Ground conditions, access, design and specification drive the cost, and they vary enormously across the county. We look at the site before pricing and quote fixed price, cost-plus or labour-only.
Do you take on groundworks only?
Yes. Groundworks is a standalone service: clearance, excavation, foundations, drainage and concrete - handed over level and inspected, whether or not you use us for the rest.
Can you manage a whole new build?
Yes. From bare plot through groundworks, structure, roof and finishes to sign-off, with building control handled by us and a structural warranty available.
Do you handle planning applications anywhere in Cornwall?
Yes, we can submit planning applications on your behalf, and on notifiable work we manage building control and inspections.
Is emergency work available across Cornwall?
We do not run a 24-hour call-out service. Urgent problems are dealt with as quickly as our current programme and travel allow, within our working hours of Monday to Saturday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Do you require a deposit?
Not normally. Larger projects are usually set up on stage payments agreed in writing before work starts.
What insurance do you hold?
£5 million public liability, £10 million employers' liability, products liability and Contractors' All Risks cover for contract works, our own and hired-in plant, and employees' tools.
Which parts of Cornwall do you work in most?
East and south-east Cornwall most frequently, Liskeard, Bodmin, Launceston, Saltash, Looe, Callington, Torpoint, Fowey and St Austell - but we take work across the county.
Scope of work we cover in Cornwall
- New Builds & House Building
- Extensions & Refurbishments
- Carpentry
- Landscaping
- Groundworks
- Foundations & Footings
- Drainage & Utilities
- Block Work
- Painting & Decorating
- Site Clearance & Preparation
- Excavation & Earthworks
- Concrete Bases & Slabs
- Electrical & Plumbing
- Building Control & Planning Support
- General Building & Property Development
Nearby areas we also cover
Cornwall sits within our wider coverage of Cornwall and Devon as far as Exeter. If your property is close by, we almost certainly work there too.
Get a Free Quote
No deposit needed to get started. Free site visit and quote, fast turnaround.
Straight answers, free quote
Calum comes out, looks at the ground and gives you a written price. Fixed price, cost-plus or labour-only, and no deposit is normally required.
Call 07770 946179Mon–Sat, 7:30am – 6:00pm
Building in Cornwall? Let's price it up.
Send over the details of your project in Cornwall and Calum will arrange a free site visit, then follow it with a clear written quote: fixed price, cost-plus or labour-only.