Commercial & Trade
Professional groundworks for trade & business. Heavy-duty, compliant surfacing and civil engineering.
Groundworks & Surfacing Partners for Trade & Developers
White & Sons works alongside main contractors, housebuilders, developers, and trade clients across Dorset and Hampshire. From site clearance and bulk excavation to foundations, drainage, and large-scale surfacing, we deliver commercial groundworks and civil engineering on programme and to specification.
Established in 1935, we combine heritage craftsmanship with a modern plant fleet and a fully qualified workforce. Our operatives hold CSCS, Street Works, and CPCS certifications, and we provide full RAMS documentation for every project. We carry £10 million Public Liability and Employers' Liability Insurance.
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Fully Certified
CSCS, CPCS & Street Works certified teams, with full RAMS documentation provided for every project.
£10M Insured
£10 million Public Liability and Employers' Liability Insurance cover.
Full Fleet
Modern plant and machinery fleet operated by CPCS-certified plant operators.
Qualifications & Certifications
Every commercial and trade project is delivered by a workforce holding industry-recognised qualifications, so main contractors and developers can rely on us to work safely, legally, and to specification.
- CSCS Green Labourer Cards
- CSCS Skilled Worker / Operative Cards
- CSCS Supervisor Cards
- Street Works Operative Cards
- CPCS 360° Excavator Cards
- CPCS Ride-On Roller Cards
- First Aid at Work Trained Personnel
- Abrasive Wheels Certification
- Health & Safety Training
- Ongoing Professional Development
We continually invest in training and professional development so our team stays fully qualified and up to date with industry standards. This commitment gives our clients confidence that every project is delivered by skilled professionals who prioritise safety, quality, and workmanship.
Need a competitive quote?
We provide RAMS and competitive pricing for all commercial projects.
Commercial Services FAQ
Yes. White & Sons provides full Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for every commercial project, backed by ongoing health & safety training across our workforce.
We carry £10 million Public Liability Insurance and £10 million Employers' Liability Insurance, which are renewed annually and available on request.
Our fleet includes excavators (1.5t to 13t), rollers (ride-on and walk-behind), pavers, planers, loading shovels, and a range of commercial tipping vehicles. All operated by CPCS-certified staff.
Yes. We regularly work as a groundworks subcontractor on CDM-managed construction sites for main contractors, house builders, and developers. We are experienced with all major contractor management systems.
Yes. We offer both fixed-price lump sum and measured-rate contracts depending on the project scope and client preference. Fixed-price quotations are provided following a detailed site survey and review of project drawings and specifications.
Our workforce holds CSCS cards (Green Labourer, Skilled Worker/Operative, and Supervisor) and Street Works Operative certification for works on public highways. Our plant operators hold CPCS cards including 360° Excavator and Ride-On Roller. We also have First Aid at Work trained personnel, Abrasive Wheels certification, and we invest in ongoing health & safety training and professional development.
Yes. For live commercial environments such as retail parks, office complexes, and industrial estates, we regularly work outside normal business hours to minimise disruption to tenants and customers.
Commercial Projects
Herringbone Block Paving, Ringwood
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