Construction & outdoor projects done properly.
Groundworks · Foundations · Drainage · Walls · Patios · Garden Buildings · Septic Tanks · Decking · Fencing · Driveways. Block paving, gravel and natural stone. Fixed quotes after a proper site survey.
“Site survey was thorough and the written quote didn't move from day one. Drive looks sharp.”
Sarah M. — Driveway client
“Proper prep, clear pricing, tidy workmanship. Couldn't fault the team.”
James R. — Garden build
“Old fence was rotten — they pulled it all out, new concrete posts, dead straight finish.”
Helen P. — Fencing run
“The patio has completely changed how we use the garden. Beautifully done.”
David & Anna — Patio install
“Tidy, punctual, and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Highly recommended.”
Mark T. — Hard landscaping
About SSW
Local construction. Grounded in quality.
SSW Construction Ltd delivers high-quality outdoor building, landscaping and groundwork projects with a straightforward approach: proper prep, clear pricing, tidy workmanship and no corner-cutting.
You get a site survey, a clear recommendation, and a fixed written quote so you know exactly what is being done and what it will cost. We focus on projects £1,200+ so we can keep standards high and deliver work properly from start to finish.
Before & after
Garden rooms & groundworks. Real transformations.
Drag each handle to reveal a Cornwall project — same plot, same angle.
Liskeard — cedar-clad garden room
Looe — contemporary garden studio
Saltash — reinforced raft foundation
Bodmin — concrete slab & drainage
Portfolio
Transformations that speak for themselves
Every project is a permanent statement about the quality of your home.
“Grounded in quality. Proper prep, clear pricing, tidy workmanship — and no corner-cutting.”
Fixed written quotes
Site survey first. Then a clear written quote with materials, build-up and timings set out properly. Price doesn't move once it's agreed.
Proper prep, every job
Levels, access, drainage and sub-base assessed before any work starts. The finish only lasts if the bit underneath is built right.
Tidy workmanship
Clean site, daily progress, proper handover at the end of the job. We focus on doing jobs properly — not rushing volume.
Services
What we build
We specialise in a focused range of services — and we do each one exceptionally.
01
Groundworks
Site clearance, levels, dig-out and build-up. Every project starts with proper ground preparation so the finished work stays solid.
02
Foundations
Reinforced concrete raft, strip and pad foundations for extensions, garden buildings and light structures. Engineered to spec.
03
Drainage
Soakaways, linear drains, foul drains and surface-water systems. We get water away from your property the right way.
04
Walls
Retaining walls, sleeper walls, stone walls and boundary walls. Built with proper footings, drainage and a long-lasting finish.
05
Driveways
Block paving, gravel and natural stone drives and paths.
06
Patios
Indian sandstone, porcelain and natural stone patios with engineered falls, solid sub-base and neat joint detail.
07
Garden Buildings
Bases, decking surrounds and hardstanding for garden rooms, offices, studios and outbuildings.
08
Septic Tanks
Installation of septic tanks and drainage fields, including excavations, levels and connections.
09
Decking
Timber and composite decking, frames, balustrades and steps. Built level, drained and properly supported.
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Fencing
Closeboard, feather-edge, panel and post-and-rail fencing with concrete or timber posts. Straight, strong and built to last.
Service Areas
Where we work
Construction and outdoor projects from our Liskeard base across Cornwall, Plymouth and the Devon border.
South East Cornwall
North & East Cornwall
Mid Cornwall
Devon Border
Process
How it works
A clear, professional process — from first contact to final walkthrough.
Site survey
We visit the site, talk through what you want done, and assess levels, access and drainage properly before quoting anything.
Written specification
You get a clear written quote with the scope set out properly — materials, build-up, drainage, timings. Fixed price, no guesswork.
Installation
Our team carries out the work with proper prep, clear daily progress and a tidy site throughout. No vague pricing, no being left wondering what's included.
Final walkthrough
We walk the finished job with you before we leave, snag anything that needs it and hand it over properly.
Reviews
What our clients say
We don't ask for reviews. Our clients leave them because they want to.
“Site survey was thorough, the written quote was clear, and the price didn't move from start to finish. The drive looks sharp and the drainage is spot on.”
Sarah M. · Driveway client
“They didn't try to upsell us — just explained what the garden actually needed, then delivered it. Sleepers, paving and a proper patio. Spot on.”
David H. · Garden transformation
“Old fence had been patched for years. SSW pulled the lot out, set new concrete posts, and the run is dead straight. Tidied up before they left too.”
Claire T. · Fencing replacement
Get in touch
Tell us about your project.
Tell us what you're looking to get done and we'll come back with the next step. Minimum job value £1,200 — this helps us keep quality high and jobs running properly. Typical reply time: within 1 business day.
