London & Home Counties — Est. 2022

Protecting Programme,
Budget & Build Quality
from the Ground Up

Specialist groundworks and RC structures contractor. Engineer-led. Commercially disciplined. Delivery focused.

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35+
Years combined
experience
100%
Client retention
rate
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Engineer-led.
Commercially aware.
Delivery focused.

Deliver to agreed programme
Strict quality control
Budget protected through commercial clarity
Proactive supply chain partner

Monform Ltd delivers technically robust, commercially disciplined groundworks and concrete structures across London and the South East. We work as a proactive supply chain partner — not just a subcontractor.

Our leadership team has delivered groundworks and RC packages ranging from bespoke residential basements to complex urban developments for private developers and established main contractors.

We are responsible for protecting the critical path, managing structural risk, coordinating temporary works, and controlling cost exposure — with clear communication at every stage.

Our services
What we do

Specialist services,
delivered with precision

01

Groundworks & Excavation

Bulk and reduced level excavation, trench foundations, earthwork support and disposal. Careful sequencing to protect programme and interface with follow-on trades.

  • Site clearance & enabling works
  • Bulk excavation & earthworks
  • Pile attendance
  • Headings & shafts
  • Piling mat installation
02

RC Structures

Reinforced concrete ground slabs, suspended floors, retaining walls, columns and ground beams. Delivered with strict quality control, structural accuracy and long-term performance.

  • Basements & RC frames
  • Retaining walls
  • Foundations & substructures
  • Waterproofing systems
  • CDP rebar coordination
03

Drainage Systems

Full below-ground drainage coordination and installation. Foul, surface water and below-slab systems. CCTV-tested and specification compliant.

  • Drainage & service installation
  • Sewer connections
  • Ducting & service coordination
  • Inspection chambers & manholes
  • CCTV survey & testing
04

Domestic Basements

Full basement construction and conversion for residential clients. From initial groundworks and RC structure through to waterproofing and drainage completion.

  • New basement excavation
  • RC slab & retaining walls
  • Tanking & waterproofing
  • Underpinning of existing
  • Drainage & ventilation
05

Structural Alterations

Structural alterations to existing buildings — underpinning, opening up, temporary works and careful interface with retained fabric. Including occupied building working.

  • Underpinning & strengthening
  • New openings & lintels
  • Demolition & enabling works
  • Temporary works coordination
  • Occupied building working
06

Temporary Works

Temporary works design and planning, coordination with designers, safe implementation and monitoring to reduce structural risk and protect programme.

  • Temporary works design
  • Propping & shoring
  • Earthwork support systems
  • Designer coordination
  • Monitoring & inspection

Selected projects

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RC basement structure with rebar mat and formwork
RC Structures — Basement

Residential Basement — RC Structure

Reinforced concrete basement with full rebar mat, formwork and temporary works in confined urban site. Complete substructure package from excavation to waterproofing.

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Concrete slab pour at Royal Botanical Gardens Kew
Civils — Heritage Environment

Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

Civils and enabling works supporting decarbonisation of the Temperature House. Working within a live public park with strict environmental and heritage constraints.

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Sheet pile excavation with deep groundworks
Groundworks — Deep Excavation

Deep Excavation & Groundworks

Sheet-piled excavation to significant depth in a live park environment. Careful management of ground conditions, existing services and adjacent structures.

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Structural alterations interior RC staircase
Structural Alterations

Structural Alterations — RC Staircase

Internal structural alterations including new RC staircase, slab modifications and interface with existing building structure. Occupied building throughout.

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PERI formwork basement construction
Domestic Basement

Domestic Basement — Formwork & RC Walls

PERI formwork system to RC basement walls. Waterproofing membrane to walls and drainage channel to perimeter. London residential project.

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Kew Gardens — Project challenges

Our approach

Outcome

Delivered to the highest standards, supporting decarbonisation while protecting a world-renowned heritage environment. Completed on schedule and to specification with no disruption to public access.

How we work

Our approach to reliable outcomes

01 — Quality

Quality Without Compromise

We build correctly the first time — reducing remedial risk and protecting downstream trades.

  • Engineer-led supervision
  • Structured pre-pour inspections
  • Strict QA procedures
  • Close coordination with structural engineers
  • Temporary works reviewed before installation
02 — Programme

Programme Discipline

Our objective is to protect the agreed programme and maintain build momentum from day one.

  • Detailed sequencing and phasing reviews
  • Labour and plant aligned with programme
  • Early identification of design or logistics risks
  • Reliable concrete pour scheduling
  • Proactive communication throughout
03 — Commercial

Commercial Transparency

We understand that margin protection is critical for our clients. Our approach reduces commercial friction and unexpected cost escalation.

  • Clear scope definition at tender stage
  • Early identification of risk items
  • Transparent variation reporting
  • Measured cost management
  • No surprises at final account

Built on experience,
driven by craft

Monform Ltd is led by experienced construction professionals with over 35 years of combined experience in operational, project and commercial management roles.

We work as a proactive supply chain partner — not just a subcontractor. Every project is approached with technical discipline, clear communication and commercial transparency.

35+
Years combined experience
2022
Founded
100%
Client retention rate
£5m
2027 target turnover

Constructionline registered

Pre-qualified for main contractor supply chains.

CHAS accredited

Health and safety compliance verified. CDM compliant contractor.

CIS contractor & subcontractor

Fully registered. VAT registered.

£5m public liability insurance

Including occupied building and complex urban site cover.

Ready to discuss your project?

+44 7743 474 962 conor@monform.co.uk
Client feedback

Why clients
choose us

We aim to build long-term working relationships based on trust, performance and consistency. Our clients return because we do what we say, price what we mean, and deliver without surprises.

Monform's groundworks team consistently deliver to programme and communicate proactively. We've brought them back on three consecutive schemes — that says everything.
Senior Contracts Manager
London Tier 2 Main Contractor
The technical challenge was significant. Monform understood the structural engineer's requirements from day one and delivered exactly to specification — on time and without commercial friction.
Project Architect
London Architectural Practice
The BoQs they produce are transparent and well structured. We know exactly what we're getting. No surprises at final account and the quality on site matches what's priced.
Development Director
Residential Developer, Surrey
Working in Kew Gardens required an entirely different level of care and planning. Monform managed the constraints — visitor access, root protection zones, heritage features — with professionalism throughout.
Project Manager
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew
We needed a groundworks sub who understood that the critical path starts in the ground. Monform got that from the first conversation. Their sequencing and communication kept us ahead of programme from mobilisation to handover.
Preconstruction Director
London Main Contractor

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Whether you're a main contractor looking for a reliable groundworks sub, a developer planning a new scheme, or a homeowner considering a basement — we'd like to hear from you.

DirectorConor Galligan
Phone+44 7743 474 962
Emailconor@monform.co.uk
LocationLondon & Home Counties
CISRegistered contractor & subcontractor