Reduced spoil traffic
Point supports often avoid carting a full excavation along a lane or through the garden.
Ground screw bases in SO42
Ground Screw Installation in Brockenhurst
A neat, level foundation that keeps excavation and concrete out of the garden, with friendly advice for New Forest plots.
Less disturbance to mature gardens
No concrete curing delay
Laser-levelled support points
Full 10-year guarantee
Ground screws in Brockenhurst
A lighter-touch base for Brockenhurst gardens
Ground screws support a building at carefully planned points while leaving most of the garden surface alone. That can reduce spoil, vehicle movements and disruption around mature planting.
Brockenhurst plots often feel very different from a standard suburban garden. We take care of the site and National Park context, keeping the customer journey as easy as a call and a clear quote.
Why customers choose them
- ●Garden offices and studios
- ●Timber cabins and summerhouses
- ●Mature planted plots
- ●Uneven gardens needing a level frame
What we take care of
- ●Planning supports around the building
- ●Choosing positions around the garden
- ●Arranging the equipment route
- ●Laser-checking the completed grid
Simple from your side
Three steps to a Brockenhurst foundation
Tell us what you want to build and let Craig guide the rest.
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Share the idea
Give us the building type, approximate size and SO42 address.
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Talk it through
Craig answers questions and arranges a visit when the Forest setting or garden route is easier to see.
- 3
We install the supports
The team marks the footprint, machine-installs the screws and finishes the grid to laser level.
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell us what you want to build
Share the building size and your Brockenhurst 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 Brockenhurst
Local knowledge, handled by us
Forest ground knowledge, handled by JustBases
Ground around Brockenhurst can change between sandy, clayey, gravelly and wetter areas. You do not need to interpret that before asking whether ground screws may suit the garden.
We consider the building and the actual site, then explain the recommendation in plain language. Any closer look is arranged by us.
What we check for you
- 1 We map supports to the frame
- 2 We position thoughtfully around the garden
- 3 We monitor installation on site
- 4 We create a consistent laser level
Why choose ground screws?
A cleaner, faster foundation for your garden building
Lighter touch on the footprint
Disturbance is focused at designed support positions.
Level suspended platform
A suitable frame can bridge modest changes in height.
No wet-concrete cure
Checked supports can pass promptly to the framing stage.
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
Level support for framed garden offices and workspaces.
Cabins
Timber rooms whose floor construction suits point foundations.
Workshops
Robust buildings with a properly specified grid.
Deck structures
Raised platforms with designed restraint and connections.
How we form the foundation
Accurate positions, specialist machinery and a level finish
We set the building out carefully, install each support with purpose-built high-torque equipment and verify the full grid by laser.
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1 The support pattern follows the building frame.
Set out the building
The footprint is measured and squared before the screws are placed into their planned pilot positions.
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2 High-torque installation creates firm, accurately levelled points.
Install to level
Our professional machine drives the steel supports while a laser guides their finished height.
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3 Artist’s impression Artist's impression of the finished building over its frame.
Fit the frame
The checked grid can receive the agreed timber or steel frame immediately.
Transparent guide prices
Brockenhurst 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 keep a Brockenhurst foundation lighter on the garden by reducing excavation, spoil and bulk deliveries while removing curing time.
| Factor | Ground screw foundation | Excavated concrete or aggregate base |
|---|---|---|
| Material movement | Usually limited | Spoil, aggregate and concrete required |
| Garden fall | Can support a raised frame | May need extra digging to create the level |
| Wet ground | Planned for the actual garden | Usually needs a prepared, drained base |
| Timing | No curing wait | Concrete must cure |
Craig will recommend the foundation that suits the real plot. JustBases can discuss other base systems if another option is better.
Easy to arrange
Forest lane or mature garden route? We will plan it
A ground screw base can simplify logistics because it usually avoids the stone, concrete and spoil movements of a full excavation.
You can enquire without measuring every gate or branch. Send a photo if easy, and we will visit when that gives the clearest answer.
Helpful details if you have them
- SO42 address
- Building size
- Garden position
- Lane or access photo, if handy
- Preferred installation period
Built to last, backed in writing
A durable foundation with defined responsibility
Correctly specified hot-dip galvanised screws have an expected in-ground lifespan beyond 50 years, subject to the actual soil environment and preserved coating.
Our ten-year guarantee covers the installation work and foundation materials supplied by JustBases, separately from the room manufacturer's obligations.
10
Years — full JustBases guarantee
- ✓10 years on JustBases workmanship
- ✓10 years on supplied screws and materials
- ✓Written installation scope
- ✓Expected screw life over 50 years
Helpful local information
New Forest planning links for Brockenhurst
Many garden buildings use permitted development rights, but National Park properties can have different considerations. These normally concern the finished building rather than the ground screws alone.
The links alongside make the first check straightforward. You can still ask for the foundation quote while confirming the building details.
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?
Timber-building suppliers around Brockenhurst
Still choosing a garden room or cabin? These independent New Forest-area businesses may help. We can start the base conversation from approximate dimensions.
Foster Fencing ↗ Sheds, garden rooms, offices and studios Purewell Timber ↗ Lymington-area display site and timber buildings Coastal Garden Buildings ↗ South-coast garden rooms and bespoke buildings
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.
★★★★★
“Excellent work from the boys. Quick, clean and efficient.”
Verified customer, SO31
Checkatrade · 4 February 2022
Work listed by the source: Installing ducting under gate for electric car
★★★★★
“Craig and Luke made an excellent job of shed base. Highly professional, friendly and efficient. Thank you.”
Verified customer, SO42
Checkatrade · 23 July 2018
Work listed by the source: Concrete slab for shed
★★★★★
“Excellent work quickly done.”
Verified customer, BH22
Checkatrade · 5 July 2018
Work listed by the source: Groundwork for a shed
Questions? We are happy to help
Brockenhurst ground screw FAQs
Use the page's guide prices as a starting point, then send the size and postcode for a free written quote.
If your question is not covered, call Craig on 01202 039753.
Ground screw bases around Brockenhurst
We serve Brockenhurst, Sway, Setley, Boldre, Pilley and neighbouring New Forest communities.