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Groundwork in Handforth · SK9
Excavation & groundwork contractors in Handforth
Excavation, groundwork, driveways and drainage for homes and businesses in Handforth, SK9.
- We travel about 12 miles to Handforth
- On site in around 30 minutes
- Mon–Sat from 7:30am
Groundwork in Handforth
Looking for a groundwork contractor in Handforth?
Mark Leigh Excavations is a family-run groundwork contractor based in Gorton, about 12 miles from Handforth. 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 Handforth, 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 Handforth
Groundwork services in Handforth.
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 Handforth 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.
30 minutes from the yard
Our yard in Gorton is about 12 miles from Handforth, so our machines can reach you in around 30 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 Handforth.
Our route
Straight down the A34 Kingsway, or round the M60 to junction 3 and on to the A555 and into Wilmslow Road. Twelve miles, around half an hour.
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 Handforth, we come to you.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am – 4:00pm
Closed Sunday.
Areas we cover
Groundwork across Cheshire.
We also work in nearby Wilmslow, Heald Green and Cheadle Hulme. We cover 42 towns in total: see the full list.
Stockport
Trafford & Salford
Questions
Handforth customers often ask…
Do you cover Handforth?
Yes. Handforth is about 12 miles from our yard in Gorton, around 30 minutes by road. We work across SK9 and the surrounding area, and we bring our own machines and team to every job.
How do I get a price for work in Handforth?
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 Handforth?
Cheshire East Council provides building control for Handforth, 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 Handforth?
Yes. A dropped kerb needs approval from Cheshire East Council, and the application is made in your name. We will explain what the council asks for when we price your driveway.
Is Handforth too far for a small job?
No. We take on small jobs in Handforth as well as large ones. On a very small job, travel makes up more of the cost, and if that applies we will tell you when we quote.
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.