Just had a quote to dig up the back garden that measures approx 60ft x 18ft to a depth of 10ins . The quote also includes putting hardcore down and also a concrete garage base of 30ft x 11ft on some of the hardcore mentioned. The garden is grass at the moment with a small concrete path up the middle of it. I have been quoted over 8 grand for this , i reckon this is steep..........any ideas or recommendations for groundworkers in the staffs/derby area ?

You might get a quote for a grand less maybe,but it's all about logistics really.