Building a better future, one project at a time.

RB Whitbread (Plant Hire) Ltd is a family-run business established over 45 years ago, specialising in civil engineering, plant hire, haulage, and recycling. We take pride in providing efficient, competitive, and cost-effective solutions to local authorities, commercial businesses, and the general public. Our company is fully insured and licensed as a waste carrier, ensuring a reliable and professional service to our customers.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, including civil engineering, dropped kerbs, crossings and driveways, grab services and haulage, demolition and plant hire, landscaping, and public right of way contracting. Our modern fleet of lorries and excavators, combined with our own recycling facility, enables us to provide a comprehensive solution for all your requirements.

Civil Engineering

Our civil engineering services include the installation of new roadways, pathways, parking areas, drainage, foundations, and excavation of ponds. We also undertake ground works, construction of car park areas, foundations, and drainage.

Dropped Kerbs, Crossings & Driveways

We install dropped kerbs, crossings, and new driveways in block paving, permeable, and tarmacadam for public and corporate clients. Our team is experienced in working with local authorities and Cambridge County Council to deliver high-quality results.

Grab Services & Haulage

Our grab services and haulage provide competitive rates for all types of grab works, with a modern fleet of lorries ranging from 3.5 to 20 tons. We also offer special rates for hard materials for recycling.

Demolition & Plant Hire

We undertake all types of demolition work, including internal or external removal of chrysotile asbestos. Our plant hire services include 360 operated plant, breaker, grapple, and specialist attachments.

Our Aim

Our aim is to provide a reliable, competitive, and professional service to our customers. We minimise waste and manufacture the best quality products by sourcing our recyclable materials locally and only using certified fill materials.

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Positive: Friendly team and timely completion of project.

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The review highlights the excellent service provided by the team, who did a great job in completing the dropped kerb project on time. The team's friendly and helpful nature was particularly notable, making the experience a positive one.