Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Groundworks & Landscaping Services in Wiltshire
Established in 2012 by former Royal Engineer Henry Timmis, our business combines military precision with over a decade of specialist experience in groundworks and landscaping across Wiltshire. Our team delivers excavation, earthmoving, and foundation projects with meticulous attention to technical specifications and client requirements. We serve domestic and commercial clients in Devizes, Calne, Marlborough, and surrounding areas, offering plant machinery hire with qualified operators.Our qualifications include CITB certifications, NPORS accreditation, and City & Guilds NPTC chainsaw and site management credentials. We prioritise safety, sustainability, and client communication, ensuring projects meet regulatory standards while maintaining the highest workmanship quality. Our portfolio includes partnerships with the National Trust and repeat contracts from satisfied clients.
Services
Groundworks
Plant Hire
Earthmoving
Foundations
Landscaping
Drainage
Demolition
Site Clearance
Fencing
Driveways
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Over a decade of specialist experience in Wiltshire groundworks projects
- CSCS and NPORS qualified operators with military precision standards
- Flexible plant machinery hire with or without qualified operators
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier for compliance assurance
- Proven track record with National Trust and commercial clients
Associations and certifications
- National Plant Operators Scheme (NPORS)
- CITB Construction Industry Training Programme
- City & Guilds NPTC
- Environment Agency (Waste Carrier)
What people say
Extremely high standards
Trusted partner
Timely and responsive
Highest order work
No negative comments
Services
Groundworks
Our groundworks expertise covers excavation, drainage, and foundation projects with military precision. We handle utility trenching, demolition, and site clearance for residential and commercial developments. Our team ensures compliance with HSE regulations and local planning authorities through meticulous planning and execution.
Plant Hire
We offer modern plant machinery hire with optional qualified operators. Our fleet includes mini-diggers, rollers, and bulldozers maintained to eliminate downtime. Flexible hire arrangements suit both short-term projects and long-term contracts across Wiltshire and surrounding areas.
Earthmoving
Specialist earthmoving services include levelling, compaction, and land reconsolidation. We use tracked excavators and haulage equipment for precision grading and site preparation. Our operators hold NPORS certifications for safe and efficient material handling on residential and commercial sites.
Foundations
We provide foundation work with exacting standards for new builds and extensions. Our process includes precise excavation, concrete pouring, and damp-proof membrane installation. Structural integrity checks ensure compliance with building regulations and long-term stability for all construction projects.
Landscaping
Our landscaping services combine hard and soft elements for private and commercial properties. From patios and drainage systems to complete garden transformations, we deliver tailored solutions with attention to detail. We handle projects from concept design through to final finishing touches.
People
Henry Timmis
Director
Former Royal Engineer with 12 years' specialist experience in groundworks and landscaping. Holds Plant Machinery Operations qualifications and CITB certifications. Established the business in 2012, combining military discipline with technical expertise to deliver high-standard projects across Wiltshire.
Questions
What areas do you cover for groundworks services?
We operate across Wiltshire including Devizes, Calne, Marlborough, Market Lavington, Melksham, and Pewsey. Our service radius extends to Swindon, Salisbury, and Bath for larger projects.
Are your operators properly qualified?
All our team hold CSCS and NPORS certifications. We maintain City & Guilds NPTC accreditations for chainsaw operations and site management, with Environment Agency registration as waste carriers.
Can I hire plant machinery without an operator?
Yes, we offer self-hire options for experienced users alongside supervised hire with qualified operators. Equipment undergoes regular maintenance to ensure reliability and safety compliance.
How do you handle foundation projects?
We follow strict processes: site marking, mechanical excavation, sub-base preparation, and concrete pouring with damp-proof membranes. Our work meets building regulations and receives regular approvals from local authorities.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are affiliated with NPORS, CITB, and City & Guilds NPTC. Our Environment Agency registration as waste carriers ensures compliance with environmental regulations for all excavation and clearance projects.
