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Groundwork in Ashton-under-Lyne · OL6 and OL7
Excavation & groundwork contractors in Ashton-under-Lyne
Excavation, groundwork, driveways and drainage for homes and businesses in Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 and OL7.
- We travel about 5 miles to Ashton-under-Lyne
- On site in around 15 minutes
- Mon–Sat from 7:30am
Groundwork in Ashton-under-Lyne
Looking for a groundwork contractor in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Mark Leigh Excavations is a family-run groundwork contractor based in Gorton, about 5 miles from Ashton-under-Lyne. For more than 20 years we have carried out excavation, groundwork, drainage and driveway work for homeowners, builders and developers across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
We bring our own machines and team to every job in Ashton-under-Lyne, and we take the spoil away when the work is done. Every job starts with a free site visit, followed by a written, itemised quote setting out the work, the materials and the timescale.
Call or text 07917 678382, or send us the details, and we will arrange a time to visit.
What we do in Ashton-under-Lyne
Groundwork services in Ashton-under-Lyne.
We can take on the whole job or just the part you need, and we will price it either way.
Excavations
Digging for extensions, garden levels and service trenches, with the spoil taken away.
More about excavations →Groundwork
Site preparation, bases, trenches and slabs for extensions, garages and new builds.
More about groundwork →Civil engineering
Car parks, hardstandings and retaining structures, built to the engineer’s design.
More about civil engineering →Landscaping and patios
Patios, steps, retaining walls and garden levels.
More about landscaping →Driveways
Block paving, tarmac, resin and gravel driveways, built on a solid base.
More about driveways →Extension foundations
Foundations dug to the depth building control requires, and poured once approved.
More about foundations →Drainage
New drains, soakaways and garden drainage, and repairs to blocked or collapsed drains.
More about drainage →Garden and site clearance
Overgrown gardens, old outbuildings and concrete cleared and taken away.
More about site clearance →Digger and driver hire
Diggers supplied with an experienced driver, by the day or the week.
More about digger hire →
For builders, developers & site managersCommercial groundwork in Ashton-under-Lyne
Why Ashton-under-Lyne customers call us
A local contractor, not a national call centre.
Over 20 years’ experience
A family-run business that has worked across Manchester for more than 20 years.
15 minutes from the yard
Our yard in Gorton is about 5 miles from Ashton-under-Lyne, so our machines can reach you in around 15 minutes.
Our own plant
Excavators up to 13 tonnes, dumpers and tippers, all our own, so work is not held up waiting for hire.
Insured and tidy
Public and employer’s liability insurance, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.
Getting to you
How we reach Ashton-under-Lyne.
Our route
Ashton Old Road (A635) runs us straight out from Gorton, or we take the M60 to junction 23 and come in on the M67 / A6140 when we are moving heavier plant. Five miles, around fifteen minutes.
Our yard
Our yard is at Spring Bank Farm, Tan Yard Brow, Gorton. It is a working yard, so please call before visiting. For work in Ashton-under-Lyne, we come to you.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Closed Sunday.
Areas we cover
Groundwork across Tameside.
We also work in nearby Audenshaw, Dukinfield and Stalybridge. We cover 42 towns in total: see the full list.
Questions
Ashton-under-Lyne customers often ask…
Do you cover Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. Ashton-under-Lyne is about 5 miles from our yard in Gorton, around 15 minutes by road. We work across OL6 and OL7 and the surrounding area, and we bring our own machines and team to every job.
How do I get a price for work in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Call or text 07917 678382, or send us the details. We will arrange a visit, look at the job and the access, and send you a written, itemised quote. The visit and the quote are free, with no obligation.
Who handles building control in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Tameside Council provides building control for Ashton-under-Lyne, unless your builder or designer uses a private approved inspector. Foundations for an extension must be inspected before any concrete is poured, so we plan the dig around that visit. See extension foundations.
Do I need permission for a dropped kerb in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. A dropped kerb needs approval from Tameside Council, and the application is made in your name. We will explain what the council asks for when we price your driveway.
Do you take on small jobs in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. We take on small jobs, such as a patio base or a short drainage run, as well as extensions, driveways and commercial work.
What happens if you find a problem in the ground?
We stop and explain what we have found before carrying on. We work to a fixed price or a day rate, and if something unexpected turns up, such as an old drain or a buried foundation, we agree any extra cost with you before the work goes ahead.