Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Groundwork & Civil Engineering Partner in Manchester
Established in 1990, Fitfield is a family-run groundwork and civil engineering contractor serving the North West. Our business combines traditional values with innovative construction techniques to deliver projects on time and within budget. With a self-funded structure and directly employed workforce, we maintain long-term relationships with major clients through consistent quality and reliability. Our commitment to safety and environmental standards is embedded in every project, supported by continuous investment in training and equipment.As proud sponsors of Leigh Rugby Club, we actively engage with local communities while maintaining a dynamic approach to construction challenges. Our management team remains directly involved in operations, ensuring adherence to our mission of being clients' preferred contractors. By leveraging specialist subcontractors when necessary, we deliver comprehensive solutions for housing developments and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Services
Site Clearance
Foundations
Slab Construction
Domestic Drainage
Hard Landscaping
Roads & Sewers
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Established in 1990, we bring over 30 years of expertise in groundwork and civil engineering
- Family-run business with self-funded stability and long-term client relationships
- Continuous investment in training, equipment, and safety standards since 1990
- Directly employed skilled workforce supported by specialist subcontractors when needed
- Innovative construction techniques that reduce time and cost without compromising quality
Services
Site Clearance
We provide comprehensive site clearance services including topsoil stripping and earthworks. Our team handles spoil removal and imported fill to prepare ground for construction. Using modern equipment, we ensure efficient capping layers for development readiness.
Foundations
Our foundation services cover standard strip foundations, ground beams, and deep trench fill systems. With technical expertise in T-beam construction, we create stable bases for residential and commercial developments across the North West region.
Slab Construction
We deliver in situ reinforced slabs and block beam flooring solutions. Our team installs Hansen jet floor systems and Spantherm insulation for energy-efficient concrete flooring in residential and commercial properties.
Domestic Drainage
Our drainage solutions include attenuation systems and harvesting installations. We handle domestic drainage networks and sewer connections, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for residential developments.
Roads & Sewers
We construct full road systems and sewer installations for housing developments. Our capabilities include large attenuation works and comprehensive road construction projects that meet modern infrastructure requirements.
Questions
What areas do you cover for groundwork projects?
We operate throughout the North West region, delivering groundwork and civil engineering services for residential and commercial developments.
What types of construction projects do you handle?
We specialise in housing developments, site clearance, foundations, slab construction, drainage systems, and road infrastructure projects.
How long has Fitfield been in business?
We have been providing groundwork and civil engineering services since our establishment in 1990, with over 30 years of industry experience.
What makes your company different from other contractors?
As a family-run business, we combine traditional values with innovative techniques, maintaining direct management involvement and long-term client relationships.
Do you work on both large and small projects?
While we specialise in large housing developments, we also accommodate smaller bespoke projects to meet specific client requirements.
How do you ensure project quality and safety?
We maintain rigorous safety standards through continuous training, equipment investment, and adherence to environmental regulations across all our operations.
