Are you general house builders?

Our core strength is groundworks, external works, outbuildings and build-support packages. If a project needs specialist trades outside that scope, we will be clear about it.

Can you prepare foundations for an extension or outbuilding?

Yes. Foundations, slabs, drainage and site preparation are part of our groundworks service.

Do you work in Knaresborough?

Yes. We are based in Knaresborough and regularly work across the town and surrounding villages.

Building & External Works

We support building projects where groundworks, structure-adjacent external works and practical site delivery meet. Our recent warehouse work includes separate projects for Ryetec and Newitts, with involvement from the initial groundworks through to completion. We also undertake foundations, slabs, drainage, outbuilding works, farm building support and external areas.

What We Offer

Here's what falls under our building & external works work. If you don't see exactly what you need, give us a ring — chances are we can help.

Foundations and slabs

Outbuilding and external structure support

Farm building groundworks

Drainage and service trenches

Site preparation and clearance

External finishes around buildings

Our Process

Review the proposed works, access, levels and drawings if available.

Agree the groundworks, drainage and external works package.

Prepare the site, excavate and form foundations or bases.

Complete drainage, backfill and external areas ready for use or follow-on trades.

Materials & Options

Concrete bases and slabs

Stone sub-base and compacted formation layers

Drainage pipe, chambers and gullies

Timber, walling and external finishing materials where suitable

Why Choose Wright's for Building & External Works

Clear fit for projects where groundworks and external works are central.

Own machinery for preparation, excavation and material handling.

Project evidence around outbuildings, yards, drainage and external finishes.

Honest about scope where a specialist building trade is required.

Project Examples

Related work from our project library, showing the kind of ground preparation, finish and site constraints that matter for building & external works.

Warehouse & Industrial Works

Areas We Cover

Building & External Works work is available across North Yorkshire and surrounding Yorkshire areas. Explore local coverage and project examples, or contact us to arrange a site visit.