Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Contractors in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Established in 1973 by John Cooper and Brian Springett, our company has built a reputation for excellence in external and sub-structure construction. With over five decades of combined experience, we specialise in surfacing, highways maintenance, hard landscaping, and groundworks across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and the Northwest. Our team of skilled professionals utilises modern technology and efficient systems to deliver high-quality projects for local authorities, main contractors, private developers, and domestic clients.We maintain full transparency in operations, ensuring reliability through continual investment in workforce training and equipment maintenance. Our fleet includes excavators, rollers, skid-steers, grab wagons, and tippers, all meticulously serviced to guarantee operational efficiency. Having evolved from asphalt laying to comprehensive civil engineering solutions, we remain committed to client satisfaction through tailored service delivery and adherence to industry standards.
Services
Surfacing
S111/S278 Works
Highways Maintenance
Hard Landscaping
Traffic Management
Groundworks
Civils
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in construction and surfacing solutions
- Our team utilises modern technology and efficient systems for productivity
- We maintain full transparency in operations and pricing
- Our fleet includes excavators, rollers, and tippers for self-sufficiency
- We serve local authorities, private developers, and domestic clients
Services
Surfacing
We provide comprehensive surfacing solutions including hand lay and machine lay asphalt, dropped kerbs with permits, and pothole repairs. Our expertise extends to both public highways and private developments, ensuring durable, compliant surfaces for vehicular and pedestrian use. With decades of experience in asphalt laying and modern surfacing techniques, we deliver long-lasting results for local authorities and private clients.
S111/S278 Works
Our S111/S278 works involve legal agreements for highway improvements required by developers. We manage the full process from permit acquisition to completion, ensuring compliance with local authority standards. With extensive experience in highway infrastructure, we deliver kerbing, drainage, and surfacing works that seamlessly integrate new developments with existing road networks.
Hard Landscaping
We create durable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments using block paving, porcelain, concrete slabs, and resin bound surfaces. Our services include drainage integration, retaining walls, and kerbing for commercial, public, and domestic projects. With specialist knowledge in material selection and installation, we transform spaces into functional, visually striking areas that withstand heavy use.
Groundworks
Our groundworks include excavation, drainage installation, and concrete foundation laying for infrastructure projects. We prepare sites to exacting standards, ensuring stable bases for roads, buildings, and utilities. With modern equipment and experienced operatives, we handle complex earthworks and utility ducting for both large-scale developments and domestic improvements.
Traffic Management
We implement comprehensive traffic management solutions for roadworks and construction sites. Our services include planning, coordination, and execution of schemes to ensure safety for workers and the public. With experienced supervisors and compliant systems, we manage vehicle and pedestrian flow during infrastructure projects across various sectors.
People
Charlie Cooper
Managing Director
Managing Director since 2006, Charlie brings expertise from major infrastructure projects in the South West. With a background in water, roads, and rail sectors, he oversees operations while maintaining family connections to the company's founding legacy.
Mehmet Colak
Commercial Manager
Joined in 2023 as Works Manager before becoming Commercial Manager. With 15 years in construction, he implements new technologies and systems to improve productivity, drawing from experience with major contracting firms across diverse projects.
Tracey Grocott
Office Manager
Office Manager for 15 years, Tracey manages accounting, HR, and administration. Her organisational skills have been instrumental in developing the company's operational systems while balancing family life and personal interests in baking and travel.
Paul Rezin
Works Manager
Promoted from Working Supervisor after 30 years in construction. His operational expertise ensures project delivery standards, combining practical knowledge with management responsibilities while supporting Stoke City football and family commitments.
Glen Bishop
Senior Supervisor
15-year veteran progressing from operative to senior role, Glen provides highways expertise. His hands-on experience ensures quality control while maintaining personal interests in boxing, football coaching, and family activities.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide surfacing, S111/S278 works, highways maintenance, hard landscaping, groundworks, civils, and traffic management solutions across Staffordshire and the Northwest.
How experienced is your team?
With over 50 years combined experience, our team includes specialists in asphalt laying, highway agreements, and infrastructure projects, supported by modern equipment and training.
Do you work with domestic clients?
Yes, we serve domestic property owners alongside local authorities and private developers for driveways, patios, and other external works.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, and the Northwest, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, and Chester.
Can you handle highway improvement projects?
Yes, our expertise in S111/S278 works and highways maintenance includes legal agreements, kerbing, drainage, and surfacing for new developments.
What equipment do you own?
We maintain excavators, rollers, skid-steers, grab wagons, and tippers to ensure self-sufficiency and quality control across all projects.
