About Us

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We are one of the UK's leading geotechnical, piling and foundation engineering contractors.

We offer a comprehensive range of geotechnical solutions and have earned an enviable reputation for quality, value engineered systems, innovation and customer care.

Our services include:
Site Investigation, Drilling & Grouting, Ground Anchors & Soil Nails, Open Site Piling, Restricted Access Piling, Soil Mixing, Geothermal Piles, Screw Piles and Smartfoot ® Precast Modular Concrete Foundation System.

Since our founding in 1984 by Chairman Michael Ellis, we have grown to offer a true nation-wide service through our five specialist divisions. Working together across the group ensures that we offer our clients the most efficient, reliable and economic solution, regardless of project size or location.

Our commitment to training and development is widely acknowledged throughout the industry being the first contractor in the UK to train operatives to NVQ level in a variety of construction disciplines. We are also members of the Continual Professional Development Certification Service, delivering training on a wide range of topics.

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We are founder members of ASUC Plus, members of the Federation of Piling Specialists and the British Drilling Association. We are also Link-Up approved contractors for work within the rail industry and are members of both Construction Line and CHAS.

We have a range of project case studies covering all types of geotechnical work.