Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in London & Hertfordshire
Founded in 1987, we have evolved from a family-run business into a specialist groundworks company serving London and the Home Counties. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality civil engineering projects with professionalism, precision, and a collaborative approach. We specialise in demolition, reinforced concrete structures, external works, and landscaping across commercial, residential, educational, and healthcare sectors. Clients trust our non-confrontational methodology and ability to handle complex projects ranging from 250k to 16m. Our commitment to health and safety is embedded in daily operations, while sustainability drives our material choices and waste reduction strategies.We combine decades of experience with technical expertise to deliver incident-free projects that meet industry standards. Our heritage projects demonstrate care for historical preservation, including work on Grade I-III listed buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites. We prioritise long-term relationships through transparency, problem-solving, and mutual respect with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Services
Groundworks
Sub Structures
Super Structures
External Works
Pre Construction
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist groundwork experience across diverse sectors
- Our collaborative approach ensures seamless client and contractor partnerships
- Expertise in complex projects valued 250k-16m with zero incidents
- Committed to safety standards and sustainable construction practices
- Proven track record in heritage building restoration and preservation
What people say
Smooth process
Fantastic standard
Can-do attitude
Remarkable achievement
Diligent workforce
Services
Groundworks
Our groundwork services include demolition, excavations, and foundation construction for complex projects. We handle reinforced concrete sub-structures and utility installations with precision. Our technical expertise ensures stable bases for commercial, residential, and heritage developments across London and the Home Counties.
Sub Structures
We construct sub-structures including deep strip foundations, basement waterproofing systems, and structural concrete bases. Our team delivers foul and storm drainage installations with coordination across multi-disciplinary projects. This expertise supports large-scale developments like 4-level basements and commercial over-station schemes.
Super Structures
Our superstructure capabilities involve constructing reinforced concrete frames up to 9 storeys. We execute complex projects requiring temporary works, pile installation, and column extensions while maintaining structural integrity during basement excavations and building modifications.
External Works
We deliver external works including resin-bound pathways, kerbing, and multi-use games areas. Our services cover hard and soft landscaping for educational institutions, commercial developments, and public spaces with attention to aesthetic and functional requirements.
Heritage Restoration
Specialising in heritage projects, we restore Grade I-III listed buildings and UNESCO sites. Our approach combines modern engineering with traditional techniques to preserve architectural integrity while implementing necessary structural upgrades for buildings like the Shaftesbury Theatre and Royal Albert Hall.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide groundworks, sub-structure construction, superstructures, external works, and pre-construction services for commercial, residential, and heritage projects.
How long have you operated in the industry?
We've delivered civil engineering projects since 1987, building expertise in complex groundwork solutions across London and the Home Counties.
Do you handle heritage building projects?
Yes, we specialise in restoring Grade I-III listed buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites with precision and care.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We use low-carbon materials, efficient construction methods, and waste minimisation strategies across all our projects.
Reviews (4)
Leonl Lovel
Sep 09, 2020
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Top company to work for never late with payments gained new skills met some interesting hard working-smart people! daily banter a real humerus bunch Well selected black-hats who kept The project Mawley Hall in Cleobury Mortimer up to speed Thumbs up black-hats
one of the best civil engineering companies I've worked for. swift smooth operators professionalism all the way, hope to work with them again if taking on any future projects.Within the Midlands! not to sure what the bad reviews are all about she's not describing the company I worked for.
one of the best civil engineering companies I've worked for. swift smooth operators professionalism all the way, hope to work with them again if taking on any future projects.Within the Midlands! not to sure what the bad reviews are all about she's not describing the company I worked for.
Rosen Nedyalkov
May 21, 2019
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Great company. I have been working with them for about 5 years now. Last two years I spent on their job at the Royal Albert Hall. I do not recall ever talking to a person under the name of Jessica Read. Jessica (whoever you are and whatever your real name is) thank you for you hateful comment (as it seems this is the only kind of comments you make). It is a fact that Realtime is a great company and your rude comments can't change that.
Jessica Read
Nov 01, 2018
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Disgusted by the attitude of your staff especially Rosen Nedyalkov who was very rude and aggressive. Cant believe you would employ such low quality staff.
Paul Hughes
Oct 08, 2017
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Absolutely disgusted in your drivers behaviour this morning whilst driving on the telephone in a transit tipper registration number S100RCE
Maybe a drivers awareness course wouldn't go amiss
Maybe a drivers awareness course wouldn't go amiss
