GROUNDWORKS & CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR UK HOUSEBUILDERS

Groundworkers who put your customers first

Minimise your risk.
Maximise your customer happiness.

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TRUSTED BY LEADING HOUSEBUILDERS FOR 41 YEARS

Your customers’ newly built homes are the biggest investment they’ll ever make

You don't take that for granted, and neither do we

Risks mount. Timelines tighten. Homeowner expectations soar. It's the reality for every ambitious housebuilder. And with groundworks setting the tone for your entire project, the pressure is on from day one.

That’s where we come in

Here’s what you get with Lambe’s.

We help you build foundations for communities people love to call home

HEALTH & SAFETY

People-first safety systems for incident-free sites

Hand your sites over with confidence, knowing safety isn’t just a priority at Lambe’s – it’s a core value. 

With Lambe’s you get:

  • A dedicated mental health first aider on every site, supporting a healthy and productive workforce to deliver quality results on time

  • Empowered operatives trained to say no to unsafe requests – preventing incidents before they put your sites at risk 

  • Transparent, learning-focused incident response, driving continuous safety improvements that minimise your liability.

SEE HOW WE KEEP YOUR SITES AND PEOPLE SAFE

QUALITY

Unmatched quality for homes your customers love

Your customers expect the best – and we deliver. With a combined 23 years of direct NHBC experience, our Quality Inspectors bring unmatched expertise – and a commitment to raising standards.

Count on us to: 

  • Drive continuous improvement, with our honest approach to quality management achieving a 21% increase in site inspection scores over the past three years

  • Provide an objective view on your sites’ quality, with quarterly inspections based on the NHBC scoring system.

  • Prevent issues before they impact your customers, with clear quality guidelines aligning our team with your expectations

SEE HOW WE’RE RAISING THE BAR

When you partner with Lambe's, you get a team of experts who anticipate challenges and bring you innovative solutions. So you’re free to focus on the bigger picture.

In an industry where the unexpected is expected, Lambe’s bring you solutions
– not problems

ADOPTIONS GUARANTEE

Streamline your adoptions and recover your bonds faster

Feeling frustrated by drawn out adoption processes that can take years?

If your site has under 100 homes, we guarantee to get it to maintenance within 3 months. 

And if your site has 100+ homes, we guarantee to get it to maintenance within 6 months.

So you can:

  • Recover your bonds faster (and avoid costly bond overrun fees)

  • Improve customer satisfaction and HBF scores

  • Support sales by maintaining an attractive street scene

CUSTOMER CARE

Keep your customers smiling long after they move in

Deliver homes your customers will love, backed by our 5-star customer care. 

You’ll always feel supported in keeping your customers happy:

  • 24/7 customer support for your peace of mind

  • Swift issue resolution, with X% of concerns addressed within 24 hours

  • Professional customer-facing communication as an extension of your own team

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

Minimise your costs and risk with expert pre-construction insights

Start your project with confidence, with Lambe's transparent pre-construction team.

Get expert pre-construction insights to help you:


Reduce risks and costs

  • Identify potential issues early

  • Provide accurate, detailed bids

  • Develop proactive solutions to keep your project on track and budget


Streamline planning and execution

  • In-depth earthworks analysis

  • Expert value engineering options

  • Strategic guidance for a meticulously planned project

Gain a true project partner

  • Open, proactive communication

  • Rigorous planning and analysis

  • Commitment to delivering it right the first time

LIVE PROJECT DATA

Track your most important project KPIs

Get 24/7 access to up-to-the-minute information on your site’s progress. 

Track the metrics that matter most to your project’s success, from customer care, to quality and safety. So you can make informed decisions quickly.

CASE STUDY

How client name achieved 90% success rate

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to launch a business. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. It all begins with an idea. ”

– Client name, role, company

Our mission is to champion wellbeing and community in all we do.

Part of our promise to you is a well-run business that's here to stay

When you partner with Lambe's, you're choosing a company committed to making a difference.

Family-owned, delivering contracts from £500,000 to £30 million for over 40 years

  • £103 million turnover in 2023

  • Supporting local communities through the Christy Lambe Foundation, raising over £100k for mental health and homelessness charities in 2024

  • Voted #1 Best Construction & Engineering Company & #8 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For in the UK

  • Delivering an industry-leading employee wellbeing programme since 2018

  • £9.5 million invested in plant and technology in 2023

You can go far in construction with the right support.

APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

Reach your potential
in construction with Lambe's supportive apprenticeship scheme

As a Lambe's apprentice, you'll benefit from:

  • Personalised expert mentorship and tailored learning experiences to help you grow as an individual and excel in your construction career

  • Industry-leading apprentice pay rates and fully-funded degree opportunities to support your financial wellbeing as you gain valuable on-the-job skills

  • A caring company culture committed to your wellbeing, with a supportive team to help you thrive personally and professionally

Are you our next apprentice success story?

  • Sean Butler, joined the business at 16 years old as our first ever apprentice, and marks his 40th year with the business in 2024.

  • And his nephew Name joined us as an apprentice this year.

  • Kane Gibbons joined as an apprentice in 2014 and became an Director in 2020.

Explore apprenticeship opportunities

Ready for a groundworks partnership that puts people first?

30%

Less than the average cost to complete

£60k

Contributions to the Christy Lambe Foundation

45%

Standing Tall hires

  • "It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more."

    – Quote Source

  • "It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more."

    – Quote Source

  • "It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more."

    – Quote Source