Cathedral City Garden Bases in Salisbury. 10-Year Gtee.
Serving the historic cathedral city and South Wiltshire chalk downland. Engineering-standard bases for garden rooms, sheds, and hot tubs across Salisbury (SP1, SP2) & surrounding villages.
Foundation Experts for Salisbury's Unique Chalk Landscape
Salisbury sits where five rivers meet, built on Cretaceous Chalk bedrock that creates excellent, stable foundation conditions. Our team understands the shallow rendzina soils of the chalk downland, the clay-with-flints found on higher ground, and the river valley alluvium near the Avon. Whether you're in Harnham, Laverstock, or the historic city centre, we engineer bases that work with your ground conditions—not against them—protected by our 10-year guarantee.
A Flawless Foundation in 3 Simple Steps
Get in Touch
Send us your measurements or give us a call. For complex projects in Salisbury's historic properties, we can arrange a site visit to assess access and ground conditions.
Receive Your Quote
We provide a clear, fixed-price quote. No hidden costs, just honest pricing from a family business that values its reputation.
Flawless Installation
Our expert team installs your base—often in just one day—leaving your garden immaculate and ready for your new building.
The Right Base for Your Salisbury Garden
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Poured Concrete
The ultimate rock-solid foundation. Perfect for heavy garden rooms or hot tubs. Salisbury's stable chalk bedrock means excellent load-bearing capacity with minimal excavation depth.
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Raised Timber Frame
The smart solution for uneven ground. Some gardens near the river valleys have variable soil; this creates a perfectly level platform while allowing natural drainage.
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Slabbed Base
Neat, durable, and permeable. The classic choice for greenhouses and sheds in residential gardens across Harnham, Bemerton, and Wilton.
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Ground Screw Base
Fast, environmentally friendly. Ideal for properties near the water meadows and Old Sarum where adapting to terrain without heavy excavation is beneficial.
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Expert Advice for South Wiltshire
"Hi, I'm Craig. I've been working in groundworks across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire for over a decade, and my family has been in the trade since 1970. Salisbury's chalk bedrock makes for excellent foundations, but you need to understand shallow soil depths and proper drainage. If you're unsure what base you need for your historic property or new-build, just give me a call. I'll give you honest advice backed by over 50 years of Phillips family experience."
Why Choose JustBases in Salisbury?
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Chalk Specialists
We understand Salisbury's Cretaceous Chalk bedrock—free-draining, stable, and ideal for foundations with minimal excavation.
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10-Year Guarantee
We offer a rock-solid written guarantee on both materials and labour for complete peace of mind.
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Historic Property Experience
From Georgian townhouses to period cottages, we work sensitively with Salisbury's architectural heritage.
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Respectful & Tidy
We treat your property with respect, leaving your garden immaculate after every installation.
Trusted Across South Wiltshire
JustBases is the specialist base installation sister company of Sunset Developments. Our reputation is built on 50 years of family history serving communities across the South.
"Excellent service... Chaps were friendly, helpful and hard working, despite having to wheelbarrow each load of concrete a long distance. They did a fantastic, neat job on the concrete foundation."
— adam50834, Salisbury
"Craig clearly takes pride in his work and they always leave the garden immaculate. During the work the site is kept tidy and the guys are polite, friendly and quick."
— Verified Reviewer, SP5
Family Heritage
The Phillips family have 50 years of high-quality groundworks experience across Dorset & Hampshire.
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Common Questions from Salisbury Homeowners
JustBases Salisbury.
Serving the historic cathedral city and South Wiltshire: Salisbury City Centre, Harnham, Bemerton, Stratford-sub-Castle, Laverstock, Old Sarum, Britford, Wilton, Amesbury, and surrounding villages.