Delivering Exceptional Results, One Project at a Time
Founded in 2008 by Iain Cowie, our family-run business prides itself on providing a top-class service to all clients, be it residential or commercial. Iain has a real passion for all aspects of plant and groundwork services, and his flair is evident in his work. He takes particular pleasure in ensuring that all jobs are finished to a high standard and personally ensures quality workmanship and 100% satisfaction.
Our Story
Iain and his dedicated team have extensive experience and qualifications to undertake a wide spectrum of jobs, from very small to very large, and enjoy taking on challenges. Based in Inverness, the team covers most of the Highlands, providing a range of services including plant hire, groundwork, drainage, and forestry works. Our team is committed to providing exceptional service, and we take pride in our ability to provide solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of residential and commercial clients. Our plant hire service provides a wide range of operated plant and haulage, available for any length of time. Our groundwork service includes site clearances, foundation works, road building, landscaping, and all services. Our drainage service includes septic tank installations and repairs, soak away installations and repairs, field drainage, forestry drainage, and drainage maintenance. We also provide CCTV drainage surveys to highlight damages, blockages, cracks, and root ingress.
Additionally, our forestry works service includes road construction, footpaths, tree felling, mulching, mounding, pond construction, and general maintenance. We have a wide range of plant available, including excavators, mini excavators, drainage CCTV, grab/hi-ab lorries, road rollers, and tipping dumpers.
Community Involvement
As part of our social responsibility, we are passionate about supporting our local community. We are proud sponsors of Inverness Kart Raceway, a social enterprise set up and owned by the local charity Day1. They work with disadvantaged young people and help them discover life direction. We believe that giving back to the community is essential, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us.
Review Summary
Service Quality and Customer Experience
- Iain Cowie has been praised for providing quick, efficient, and professional service by several customers.
- Positive feedback highlights the ease of ordering, prompt delivery, and friendly staff.
- Some customers appreciated the helpful advice and assistance provided by the company.
Product Quality
- The products received positive feedback for their quality, particularly the beach pebbles.
- The tonne bags provided for waste removal were also well-received.
Problematic Behavior
- One customer had a negative experience due to the problematic behavior of Iain Cowie from start to finish, finding it unreasonable.

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