Civil Engineering Contractors | Groundworks, Drainage & Adoption Works
Stardom Ltd delivers civil engineering and groundworks across the UK. The 'below the surface' partner to our road surfacing operation — drainage, kerbing, excavation, foundations and utility reinstatement to adoptable standards.
Complete Civil Engineering & Groundworks
Stardom Ltd provides a full civil engineering service that complements our road surfacing capability. From initial site clearance and bulk earthworks through to drainage, kerbing, foundations and finished surfaces, we deliver the complete civils package on a single contract. Our clients benefit from a co-ordinated programme, one point of responsibility and a seamless handover between the groundworks team and the surfacing crews.
We work with developers, main contractors, local authorities, utility companies and private clients on schemes ranging from individual car parks and access roads to multi-plot housing developments and Section 38/278 adoption works. Whether the project demands deep drainage, structural concrete foundations, kerbing to adoption standard or full estate road enabling, we have the plant, people and supervision to deliver to programme.
The Civils Partner to Our Surfacing Operation
Most road surfacing failures don't start at the surface — they start beneath it. Inadequate sub-base, poor drainage, settlement around utility chambers and uncompacted reinstatement are the root causes of premature failure on roads, car parks and estate developments. Stardom Ltd's civil engineering team exists to make sure that doesn't happen on your project.
We design and deliver the works that sit beneath the asphalt: structured sub-base, properly graded drainage, correctly bedded kerb lines, well-compacted backfill around services and foundations engineered for the loads they will carry. By controlling these elements ourselves, we deliver a finished surface that lasts — and we take full responsibility for the whole build, not just the top course.
For developers, this means S38 estate roads handed over to the local authority first time. For commercial clients, it means car parks that don't pond, crack or settle. For utility companies, it means reinstatements that pass inspection. And for everyone, it means one accountable contractor from sub-formation to surface course.
Plant, People & Programme
Our civil engineering operation runs alongside our surfacing fleet, drawing on 33 years of highway and groundworks experience. From small reactive jobs to multi-month estate road builds, we mobilise the right plant and supervision to deliver on time and on budget.
Bulk excavation and cut-and-fill earthworks
Foul and surface water drainage to adoptable standards
Precast concrete and natural stone kerbing
Sub-base preparation and capping layers
Mass and reinforced concrete foundations
Section 38 and Section 278 adoption works
Permanent utility reinstatement (SROH compliant)
Civil Engineering Services
Drainage & Kerbing
Foul and surface water drainage, soakaways, attenuation systems, gullies, chambers and connections. Precast concrete and natural stone kerb lines installed to highway adoption standards. Co-ordinated with surfacing programme for a seamless finish.
Excavation & Earthworks
Site clearance, bulk excavation, cut-and-fill operations, sub-formation preparation and engineered fill. Volumetric earthworks for estate developments, commercial sites and highway schemes. Tracked plant and experienced operators delivering to programme.
Car Park Construction
Full new-build car park construction from site strip to surface course. Drainage, kerbed islands, sub-base, foundations for lighting columns, line marking and signage. Commercial, retail, industrial and public sector schemes nationwide.
Utility Reinstatement
Permanent reinstatement of openings following gas, water, electricity and telecoms works. Compliant with the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH). Full compaction testing and highway authority sign-off where required.
Civil Engineering — Frequently Asked Questions
What civil engineering services does Stardom Ltd provide?
Stardom Ltd delivers a full range of civil engineering services including groundworks, drainage installation, kerbing, excavation and earthworks, foundations, utility reinstatement, car-park construction and estate road enabling works. We act as the 'below the surface' partner to our road surfacing operation, providing complete civils packages from site clearance through to adoptable highway standards.
What are Section 38 and Section 278 works?
Section 38 (S38) of the Highways Act covers the adoption of new estate roads built by developers, which are subsequently handed over to the local highway authority for ongoing maintenance. Section 278 (S278) covers alterations or improvements to existing public highways, typically required when a new development creates additional traffic. Stardom Ltd delivers groundworks, drainage and surfacing to adoptable standards for both S38 and S278 schemes.
Do you carry out drainage and kerbing as part of a larger project?
Yes. Drainage and kerbing are core elements of most civil engineering projects we deliver. We install foul and surface water drainage, soakaways, attenuation systems, gullies, manholes and connections, alongside precast concrete and natural stone kerbing. Delivering these in-house with our surfacing capability means a single point of responsibility and a faster, better-coordinated programme.
Can you handle utility reinstatement after third-party works?
Yes. We carry out permanent utility reinstatement works following excavations by gas, water, electricity and telecoms providers. All work is delivered to the standards set out in the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH), with full compaction testing and adherence to local highway authority requirements where applicable.
What areas do you cover for civil engineering work?
Stardom Ltd works UK-wide from our Nuneaton headquarters. Our central location with direct access to the M6, M1, M69 and A5 means we regularly deliver civil engineering projects across the Midlands, North West, South West and East of England. Larger schemes are taken on nationwide — please contact us with the project location and scope.
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What Our Clients Say
"Stardom delivered drainage, kerbing and surfacing on our estate road as a single package. The S38 adoption went through first time — no remedials, no delays."
"Having groundworks and surfacing under one contractor saved us weeks on programme and removed the usual interface headaches. Highly recommended."
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