Smaller excavation footprint
The support system is concentrated beneath the frame instead of removing soil across the entire room.
Ground screw foundations in DT11
Ground Screw Installation in Blandford Forum
A strong, laser-levelled garden-building base with less excavation, no concrete curing and a simple quote process from start to finish.
Less excavation and spoil
Purpose-built installation equipment
Ready for its frame immediately
Full 10-year guarantee
Ground screws in Blandford Forum
A faster, tidier base for Blandford garden buildings
Ground screws support the building on accurately positioned steel points, avoiding the need to dig out the whole footprint. The garden stays tidier, and the frame can be fitted as soon as installation is complete.
Blandford plots range from town gardens near the Stour to larger village and downland sites. We bring the local background knowledge and take care of deciding what the building and garden actually need.
Why customers choose them
- ●Garden offices and rooms
- ●Timber cabins and studios
- ●Gardens where less spoil is important
- ●Sloping plots needing a level frame
What we take care of
- ●Planning the frame support grid
- ●Selecting the right screw approach
- ●Arranging access and unloading
- ●Checking all supports to level
A straightforward local service
Three steps from first call to finished foundation
You bring the idea; Craig and the installation team take care of the detail.
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Tell us what you need
Share the building type, approximate dimensions and your DT11 postcode.
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Agree a clear price
Craig talks it through, answers questions and visits if a quick look will make the quote clearer.
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We install the base
The area is set out, the screws are machine-installed and the support grid is laser-levelled for the frame.
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell us what you want to build
Share the building size and your Blandford Forum postcode, or simply call Craig. You do not need drawings or technical details to start—we will guide you through anything else we need.
- Free, no-obligation quote with a clear written price.
- Ready for the frame straight away with no concrete curing delay.
- Full 10-year JustBases guarantee on our workmanship, screws and materials.
Talk to Craig about your ground screw base
Not sure where to begin? Craig will listen to what you need and explain the easiest next step.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Request your free quote
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
Your enquiry
Ground screw installation in Blandford Forum
Local knowledge, handled by us
Local knowledge from the Stour valley to the downs
Ground around Blandford can change between chalkier higher land and soils influenced by the River Stour. You do not need to know which description fits your garden before contacting us.
We consider the address, the building and the actual site, then explain the recommended foundation in everyday language. Any extra look we need is arranged by us.
What we check for you
- 1 We position supports for the chosen frame
- 2 We choose a suitable installation method
- 3 We monitor the screws as they go in
- 4 We use a laser for the finished grid
Why choose ground screws?
A cleaner, faster foundation for your garden building
Adaptable head heights
A designed frame can bridge a moderate change in level while preserving a ventilated void.
Fewer wet trades
Installation avoids organising a full concrete placement through a difficult garden route.
Immediate structural handover
Once checked, the support grid does not require a curing period before compatible framing.
Common applications
What can a ground screw base support?
From garden rooms and offices to sheds and studios, ground screws create a strong, level base without filling your garden with excavated soil or wet concrete.
Garden offices and studios
Strong, level support for insulated garden rooms and workspaces.
Summerhouses and cabins
Level, ventilated foundations for suitable timber floor systems.
Workshops
Larger timber garden buildings with a suitable support frame.
Raised garden structures
Decking and similar structures with suitable connections and restraint.
The three installation stages
Measured positions, high-torque installation and a level finish
The team sets out the building footprint, installs the ground screws with specialist machinery and verifies the completed support grid by laser.
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1 The building size and frame shape guide the set-out.
Lay out the building
We square the footprint and place each screw into the planned pilot point for the supporting frame.
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2 Professional machinery and laser control create consistent support heights.
Install each support
A purpose-made high-torque driver turns the screws firmly into the ground while the team works to the laser level.
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3 Artist’s impression Artist's impression showing the room above its supporting frame.
Prepare for the building
The finished supports are ready to accept the agreed timber or steel frame without waiting for a slab to cure.
Transparent guide prices
Blandford Forum ground screw price guide
Guide prices for common garden-building sizes, based on a standard installation. The two options make it clear whether JustBases or another supplier is providing the frame.
| Building size | Installed ground screws Frame by others | Installed screws + timber frame |
|---|---|---|
| 8' x 6' 2.4m x 1.8m 48 ft² / 4.46 m² | £1,180 | £1,650 |
| 10' x 8' 3m x 2.4m 80 ft² / 7.43 m² | £1,280 | £1,750 |
| 12' x 10' 3.6m x 3m 120 ft² / 11.15 m² | £1,400 | £1,850 |
| 16' x 10' 4.8m x 3m 160 ft² / 14.86 m² | £1,500 | £2,050 |
| 20' x 10' 6m x 3m 200 ft² / 18.58 m² | £1,600 | £2,450 |
These are guide prices for standard installations. Your free written quotation confirms the exact price for your building and garden, including any support frame supplied by JustBases. Larger or unusual foundations are priced individually.
A simpler way to build the base
Why choose ground screws instead of a dug base?
Ground screws can make the base stage much lighter: less excavation, fewer bulk materials and no concrete curing delay before framing.
| Factor | Ground screw foundation | Excavated concrete or aggregate base |
|---|---|---|
| Spoil | Normally little is generated | Soil and sub-base quantities can be substantial |
| Stour-side conditions | Installed at planned support points | Usually needs a prepared, drained base |
| Sloping garden | May support a raised level frame | May need extra digging or built-up levels |
| Follow-on timing | Frame can follow after checks | Concrete elements need appropriate curing |
Craig will recommend the right base for the job. If ground screws are not the best answer, JustBases can also discuss alternative foundation types.
Easy to arrange
Town garden or rural lane—we will plan the practicalities
Ground screw installation can work well where bringing stone, concrete and excavation equipment through a property would be disruptive. That includes many Blandford town gardens and village plots.
Start with the postcode and building size. If the route is unusual, a quick photo or a visit from us is enough to plan the next step.
Helpful details if you have them
- Your DT11 postcode
- Building type and size
- Proposed position
- A gate or lane photo, if useful
- Your preferred date
Built to last, backed in writing
Long service potential plus a written guarantee
Our selected hot-dip galvanised ground screws have an expected in-ground service life beyond 50 years in suitable conditions.
JustBases provides a full 10-year guarantee on our installation workmanship and the screws and foundation materials we supply, with the cover set out in writing.
10
Years — full JustBases guarantee
- ✓Ten-year workmanship protection
- ✓Ten-year cover for supplied foundation materials
- ✓A written project-specific scope
- ✓Clear separation from the building warranty
Helpful local information
Helpful planning links for Blandford
Many domestic garden buildings can use permitted development rights. The main questions usually concern the finished building's dimensions, position and use, rather than the ground screws alone.
Dorset Council provides guidance for conservation areas and flood information where relevant. These links are here to help and do not prevent you asking us for a quote now.
You do not need to settle every planning detail before speaking with us. The links are here if they help, and Craig is happy to explain which parts relate to the base.
Still choosing your garden building?
Garden-building suppliers around Blandford
Still comparing garden rooms, cabins or sheds? These independent Dorset businesses may help. We can begin with an approximate building size and refine the base later.
Poultons Dorset ↗ Shaftesbury-made bespoke timber buildings, rooms and workshops Dorset Sheds ↗ Made-to-order sheds and garden buildings Holland Garden Buildings ↗ Poole-based supplier and installer serving the south coast
Independent links for convenience; inclusion is not a JustBases endorsement.
Customer feedback
What customers say about our work
Selected feedback about our workmanship, reliability and service. The review source and publication date are shown on each card.
★★★★★
“Very good service. Craig and Andrew both were friendly and very professional. Would definitely recommend them.”
Verified customer, DT11
Checkatrade · 30 May 2019
Work listed by the source: Installation of concrete base for shed
★★★★★
“I had fences and patio done, fast and professional. Happy with their job. Highly recommend for anyone.”
Dhyrim, Blandford Forum
MyBuilder · 6 May 2026
Work listed by the source: New patio
★★★★★
“Excellent work, efficient and friendly.”
Verified customer, DT10
Checkatrade · 22 August 2018
Work listed by the source: Laying concrete base and new shed
Questions? We are happy to help
Blandford Forum ground screw FAQs
The guide prices on this page give a useful starting point. Send the size and postcode for a free written quote with no obligation.
If your question is not covered, call Craig on 01202 039753.
Ground screw bases across the Blandford area
We serve Blandford Forum, Blandford St Mary, Pimperne, Bryanston, Langton Long and nearby DT11 communities.