GROUNDWORKS & CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR UK HOUSEBUILDERS
Groundworkers who put your customers first
Minimise your risk and
maximise your customer happiness.
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.
We help you build foundations for communities people call home
HEALTH & SAFETY
Keep your sites incident-free with people-first safety systems
Hand your sites over with confidence, knowing safety isn’t just a priority at Lambe’s – it’s a core value.
So you get a 360 approach that delivers:
Learning-focused incident response - powered by a decade of digital inspections and a transparent reporting culture
Continuous safety improvements - like our 80% reduction in service strikes in 2023 (due to transparent reporting)
Empowered teams - equipped with the right training and technology to prevent incidents before they put your site at risk
Supported and engaged teams that produce high-quality work - with a mental health first aider on every site
QUALITY
Deliver high-quality homes your customers can enjoy for a lifetime
Your customers expect the best – and we hold ourselves accountable to deliver it. With Lambe’s you can:
Feel confident in our standards - our quality inspectors Nigel and Sam bring a combined 23 years of NHBC experience
Raise the bar for quality - as seen by the 10% increase in our site inspection scores since 2023
See your site through the NHBC’s eyes - with quarterly inspections based on NHBC scoring
Prevent issues before they impact your project - with clear quality guidelines to get our teams on the same page
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Accident Frequency Rate (AFR)
65%
Customer Care Issues
Resolved Within 5 days
80%
Service Strike Reduction in 2023 Due to Strong Reporting
In an industry where the unexpected is expected, we bring you solutions
– not problems
You get a team of experts with the experience to spot possible issues before they become headaches. So your projects keep moving forward.
CUSTOMER CARE
Keep your customers smiling long after they move in
Deliver outstanding customer experiences with responsive support from our knowledgeable team.
You’ll always feel supported in keeping your customers happy with us.
24/7 customer care with construction expertise
100% of drainage issues resolved in 1 day
65% of all customer care issues resolved in 5 days
Fast response and communication - you’ll always get email reply within one hour of contacting us
Professional customer-facing communication to protect your hard-earned reputation
PRE-CONSTRUCTION
Save time and money with expert pre-construction insights
Start your projects with confidence, with support from our expert pre-construction team.
Minimise your risk with crystal-clear tenders that spell out exactly what is (and isn't) included. So you feel more certain of your cost-to-complete from day one.
Avoid overpaying for land with accurate purchase prices based on groundworks and infrastructure estimates. So you don't have to hire more estimators.
Improve your build programming with expert civil engineering insights and practical sequencing to help you avoid costly rework and delays later.
Maximise your margins with expert 3D modelling, earthworks analysis, soil retention strategies and value engineering recommendations.
ADOPTIONS GUARANTEE
Recover your bonds faster
Frustrated by adoption processes that can drag on for years?
We can help you:
For sites with under 100 homes, we guarantee to reach maintenance within just 3 months of legal completion.
For sites with 100+ homes, we guarantee to reach maintenance within 6 months of legal completion.
So you can:
Improve customer satisfaction and HBF scores
Support sales by maintaining an attractive street scene
Recover your bonds faster with our guaranteed timelines (and avoid costly bond overrun fees that can run into the tens of thousands)
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.
You’re always in the loop, so reporting gets easier - and you can make informed decisions fast.
CASE STUDY
How Countryside achieved X% of X within X months
“Let’s include a one or two sentence quote that backs up everything we’ve just said. Ideally touching on our approach to customer care and proactive problem solving.”
– Adam Daniels, Managing Director, Countryside
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.
Our mission is to champion wellbeing and community in all we do.
Family-owned, with family values, delivering contracts from £500,000 to £30 million for more than 40 years
£103 million turnover in 2023
Contributing to our local communities through the Christy Lambe Foundation, raising £100k for mental health and homelessness action in 2024
Delivering an industry-leading employee wellbeing and assistance programme since 2018
Voted #1 Best Construction & Engineering Company & #8 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For in the UK
£9.5 million invested in plant and technology in 2023
Hiring talent through Standing Tall, to help those who’ve experienced homelessness get back on their feet
Our impact
10
Standing Tall hires who have experienced homelessness
33,120+
Paid hours for employers
hired through Standing Tall
£451k
Donated to mental health and
homelessness action
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Reach your potential with Lambe's apprenticeship scheme
You can go far in construction with the right support
As a Lambe's apprentice, you'll get:
One-to-one support from experienced mentors to help you build confidence and real-world skills
Industry-leading apprentice pay and fully-funded degree opportunities to earn while you learn
A caring team to cheer you on - and a company culture where your wellbeing is our priority
Are you our next apprentice success story?
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Sean Butler, joined the business at 16 years old as our first ever apprentice, and marks his 40th year with the business in 2024.
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And Sean's nephew Name joined us as an apprentice this year...
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Kane Gibbons joined as an apprentice in 2014 and became an Director in 2021.
Ready for a groundworks partnership that puts people first?
GET IN TOUCH
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"It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more."
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