Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Ely
At CB Groundworks, we have built a legacy of excellence spanning over a century, rooted in our family-run heritage. Our journey began with laying roads using horse-drawn carts, evolving into a modern construction powerhouse while retaining traditional values. Kevin Johnson, our Contracts Manager, leads a team committed to delivering high-quality civil engineering, groundwork, and building contract services. Our workforce undergoes rigorous training, holding CITB certifications, CSCS cards, first aid qualifications, and street work supervisor tickets, ensuring compliance with industry standards.We prioritise clear communication and site safety, maintaining an excellent reputation for completing projects to exacting standards across East Anglia and the wider UK. Our accreditations, including waste management licensing, reflect our dedication to professionalism. With generations of expertise, we combine technical skill and client-focused service to tackle projects of any scale, from housing developments to small extensions, ensuring every client receives tailored solutions and enduring results.
Services
Civil Engineering
Groundworks
Building Contracts
Site Clearance
Drainage Work
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of family-run construction expertise.
- Our team holds CITB training and CSCS certifications.
- We provide nationwide service with a strong East Anglia focus.
- Our waste management license ensures compliant project handling.
- We prioritise clear communication and site safety.
Associations and certifications
- CITB
- CSCS
- Waste Management License
What people say
Cannot recommend these guys enough
Efficient and respectful
Know what they're doing
Excellent reputation
Highly skilled team
Services
Civil Engineering
CB Groundworks provides comprehensive civil engineering solutions, specialising in design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. Our expertise covers commercial and private developments, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Clients benefit from our technical proficiency and commitment to clear communication throughout every project phase.
Groundworks
Our groundwork services include site clearance, drainage, foundations, and landscaping, delivered by a CITB-trained team with CSCS certifications. We handle projects of all sizes, from housing developments to small extensions, ensuring precision and compliance with safety standards across East Anglia and beyond.
Building Contracts
As experienced building contractors, we manage projects from inception to completion, offering reliable solutions for residential and commercial clients. Our focus on quality, client collaboration, and adherence to accreditations ensures successful outcomes, whether for large-scale developments or minor renovations.
People
Kevin Johnson
Contracts Manager
Kevin Johnson, Contracts Manager at CB Groundworks, leads projects with expertise honed over decades. He ensures technical excellence and client satisfaction, supported by a team trained to the highest industry standards.
Peter Johnson
Founder
Peter Johnson, founder of CB Groundworks, has guided the family-run business for over 100 years. His legacy of quality and integrity continues to shape the company's approach to construction and client relations.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We specialise in civil engineering, groundwork, and building contracts, including site clearance, drainage, foundations, and project management.
How experienced are your team members?
Our team holds CITB training, CSCS cards, and first aid qualifications, with over 100 years of combined experience in construction.
Do you work outside East Anglia?
Yes, while based in Ely, we undertake projects across Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, and the wider UK.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are CITB trained, hold CSCS cards, and have a waste management license, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
