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Groundwork in Droylsden · M43
Excavation & groundwork contractors in Droylsden
Excavation, groundwork, driveways and drainage for homes and businesses in Droylsden, M43.
- We travel about 2 miles to Droylsden
- On site in under 10 minutes
- Mon–Sat from 7:30am
Groundwork in Droylsden
Looking for a groundwork contractor in Droylsden?
Mark Leigh Excavations is a family-run groundwork contractor based in Gorton, about 2 miles from Droylsden. 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 Droylsden, 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 Droylsden
Groundwork services in Droylsden.
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 →
Why Droylsden 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.
Under 10 minutes from the yard
Our yard in Gorton is about 2 miles from Droylsden, so our machines can reach you in under 10 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 Droylsden.
Our route
Ashton New Road (A662) runs us straight into Droylsden from the Clayton side, and Manchester Road brings us in from Openshaw. Both are a couple of miles, and the M60 at junction 23 is close by if we are bringing a low-loader.
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 Droylsden, we come to you.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Closed Sunday.
Questions
Droylsden customers often ask…
Do you cover Droylsden?
Yes. Droylsden is about 2 miles from our yard in Gorton, under 10 minutes by road. We work across M43 and the surrounding area, and we bring our own machines and team to every job.
How do I get a price for work in Droylsden?
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 Droylsden?
Tameside Council provides building control for Droylsden, 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 Droylsden?
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 Droylsden?
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.