Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Path & Track Construction

​We have constructed many miles of multi user paths and tracks across the United Kingdom.

We have the experience, specialist equipment and expertise to deliver a successful outcome at competitive prices. 

Path and track construction services we offer:

  • Multi user trails
  • New paths and walkways
  • Restoring old paths
  • Cycle and pedestrian pathways
  • Vehicular trackways
  • Ground profiling (cut and fill)

WL Straughan work in the most challenging and difficult of terrains. We ensure that ecological systems are conserved in areas with the following hazards and constraints:

  • Areas of archaeological interest
  • Ecological sites
  • SSSIs
  • Conservation areas
  • Watercourses
  • Services / utilities

Concreting

  • Yards
  • Roads
  • Paths
  • Foundations

Paving

  • Paths
  • Open areas (schools, colleges, sports facilities)
  • Courtyards

Tarmac Surfacing

  • Paths
  • Roads
  • Industrial areas
  • Yards
  • Schools / playgrounds
  • Car parks

Kerb Installations

  • Roadside and path edges
  • Entrances
  • Accesses

Drainage

  • Field / land drains
  • Water tanks and pumping stations
  • Septic tank / sewage treatment plant installation
  • V ditch / swales
  • Roadway drainage including culverts

Bridge Installation & Maintenance

We install and maintain bridges to provide foot and vehicular access to the countryside.

Services include:

  • Full construction
  • Installation of pre-fabricated bridges
  • Culvert installation
  • Abutment repairs
  • Handrail replacement
  • Deckboard replacement

Fencing

Fencing services we offer:

  • Acoustic (sound barrier) fencing
  • Palisade fencing
  • Twin guard fencing
  • Birdsmouth fencing
  • Close Board fencing
  • Pole Litter fencing
  • Hoarding fencing
  • Amphibian
  • Agricultural
  • Post and rail

    Road Construction and Maintenance

    WL Straughan construct and maintain the following:

    • Forest roads
    • Windfarms
    • Highways
    • Farms
    • Caravan / leisure sites

    We have the equipment and skills to offer a wide range of services such as:

    • General road repair and upgrade
    • Road resurfacing
    • Drain / culvert repair
    • Pothole repair