Civil engineering contractors · Manchester
We build what
the road stands on.
Groundworks, highways, drainage and utilities packages for main contractors, housebuilders and developers. Pre-qualified, fully ticketed, and proven on the M6.
Homeowner? Driveways & gardens by Yates Landscapes
Tier-1 supply chain- ConstructionlineGold Member
- CHASAccredited Contractor
- PQS (SSIP)Health & Safety Approved
- Accredited.comH&S Support
- TobermoreRegistered Paving Contractor
From the ground up
Seven layers.
One team.
Most of what makes a road last sits below the surface. Here’s one built layer by layer, the way we do it on site.
Layer 01 / 07
Site clearance & excavation
Strip, dig to formation, proof-roll
We clear the site, remove the topsoil and dig down to formation level. The formation is then proof-rolled so any soft spots show up before anything is built on top.
GroundworksLayer 02 / 07
Carrier drain & gullies
Ø300 carrier pipe · gully connections
The drainage goes in first, at the deepest level: a carrier pipe in granular bedding, gully connections and chambers. It's laid to fall, then tested before it's backfilled.
Specialist DrainageLayer 03 / 07
Utility ducts
Electric · fibre · water · joint trench
Ducts for electric, fibre and water go into a shared trench with marker tape, keeping the right separation between services. Every route is recorded for the as-built drawings.
Utilities GroundworkLayer 04 / 07
Sub-base
Type 1 granular · compacted in layers
The sub-base is laid and compacted in layers. It spreads the load from traffic into the ground below, and it's what stops a road, or a driveway, from rutting.
GroundworksLayer 05 / 07
Kerbs & channels
Bedded and haunched in concrete
Kerbs are set to line and level on a concrete bed and haunched for strength. They set the edge of the road and guide surface water to the gullies.
Highways ConstructionLayer 06 / 07
Binder course
Asphalt binder · bonded layers
The binder course is the structural asphalt layer. It's laid hot, compacted and bonded to the surface course that goes on top.
Highways ConstructionLayer 07 / 07
Surface course & lining
Wearing course · road markings
The surface course is the layer drivers actually see. Once it's down, the road is lined, signed and handed back to the network.
Highways Construction- 01Site clearance & excavation
- 02Carrier drain & gullies
- 03Utility ducts
- 04Sub-base
- 05Kerbs & channels
- 06Binder course
- 07Surface course & lining
What we do
Civils first. Landscapes too.
Most of our work is civil engineering for contractors and developers. Yates Landscapes brings the same teams and standards to homeowners' driveways and gardens.
Our core work: packages for main contractors, housebuilders and developers.
Groundworks
Foundations, earthworks, ducting and temporary works for housing, commercial and infrastructure schemes.
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Highways Construction
Carriageways, footways, kerbs and embankments, delivered on live networks like the M6 at Junction 10.
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Specialist Drainage
New pipe runs, deep drainage, culverts and sewer connections, designed and built to fit the site.
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Utilities Groundwork
Water mains, drainage connections, electric and fibre ducting, from planning to commissioning.
ExploreDriveways, stone and gardens for homeowners, built by the same teams.
Driveways
Block paving, porcelain, natural stone, resin and tarmac drives, built on a civils-grade base.
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Natural Stone Paving
Indian sandstone, limestone and porcelain, laid to fine joints for homes, commercial sites and public realm.
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Landscaping
Earthworks, levels, retaining walls, turf, planting and mature trees, from design through to maintenance.
ExploreFeatured project
M6 Junction 10.
Package complete.
A full groundworks package on one of the busiest junctions in the region, delivered while traffic kept moving.
“I worked with Yates Groundworks on the M6 J10 junction improvements scheme. Jake and his team offer a professional and efficient service, they will work with you to successfully deliver your project. The pride they take in their work and the quality of the finished product is a stand out memory from my time with them.”
“I’ve worked with Yates on the M6 Junction 10 Improvement Scheme and they’ve shown exceptional skill, integrity and care installing new drainage networks, pavements, kerbs and reinforced embankments. I highly recommend Yates Groundworks for their experience and enthusiasm has been unmatched.”
Why contractors use us
Easy to appoint. Easy to work with.
- 10+
- years on the tools
- M6 J10
- groundworks package, complete
- 5
- accreditations held
- 5.0
- Google rating, 9 reviews
- 01
Tender
Send us the drawings, BoQ or spec. We price it properly, point out risks early and come back on time.
- 02
Plan
RAMS, temporary works, programme and plant, all agreed with your site team before we arrive.
- 03
Build
Our own trained operatives and supervisors, with a daily diary and photos so you can see progress.
- 04
Handover
Tested, recorded and snagged, with as-builts and test certificates in your hands at completion.
Where we work
Within 90 minutes of Manchester.
Our core area runs from Liverpool to Leeds and down to the West Midlands. For the right package, we'll go nationwide.
For buyers & QSs
Our pre-qual pack, ready when you are.
Accreditations, insurances, policies, RAMS samples and every operative's tickets, all in one pack. Request it and it'll be with you the same day.
On every Yates site
- CSCSEvery operative holds a valid card for their role.
- NRSWAStreet works supervisors and operatives, for work in the highway.
- PTSPersonal Track Safety, for jobs on or near the railway.
- SMSTSSite Management Safety Training for our site managers.
- SSSTSSite Supervisor Safety Training for every supervisor.
- NEBOSHHealth and safety management, held in-house.
- Confined spaceTrained for deep drainage, chambers and shafts.
- First aidFirst aiders on every site.
- SWQRStreet Works Qualifications Register entries kept current.
Yates Landscapes
Built like a road.
Finished like a living room.
Porcelain, Indian sandstone and block paving for homes across Greater Manchester, laid on a civils-grade base by our own teams. Try materials and patterns in the designer, then book a free visit.
“What an excellent service provided by Yates Groundworks. He was very responsive, always on time and finished the job professionally. Highly recommended! no hassle at all.”
“Had a patio fitted it was a very professional job, completed quickly and finished to a high quality, would highly recommend Yates Groundworks excellent customer service.”
“Absolutely delighted with my new driveway and patio. Jacob is extremely hardworking and reliable. I would highly recommend him - Thank you so much for an amazing job :)”
