Richard Stubbs
Driveway Installation
★★★★★
“Great service. Very good and competitive price. Work done prompt and to a very high standard. Would highly recommend.”
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Groundworks · Site Work · Plant Hire
Groundworks & Plant HireBuilt To Programme.
Site groundworks, earthworks, drainage and plant hire across Yorkshire — excavators from 1.7t to 21t, dozers and operators for builders, developers and contractors.
Get a site enquiryOr call 07444 028173- Plant from 1.7t to 21t
- Site groundworks
- £2m public liability
- Based in Morley, Leeds
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Google Reviews
Rated 5.0 By Local Customers
Real feedback from customers who have used Umpleby Groundworks for driveways, patios, groundworks and site preparation.
5.0 on Google · 9 reviews
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Capabilities
Commercial Groundworks & Plant Hire
A proper Yorkshire contractor for site work — groundworks packages, earthworks, drainage and plant hire for builders, developers and commercial clients.
Site Groundworks
Full groundworks packages for builders, developers and main contractors — formation, foundations, drainage and enabling works delivered to programme.
- Foundations, footings & oversite
- Formation levels & enabling works
- Working to drawings and programme
Plant Hire
Operated and self-drive plant across Yorkshire — from compact machines for tight access through to heavy excavators and dozers for bulk earthworks.
- Excavators from 1.7t to 21t
- Dozers, dumpers & site plant
- Experienced operators available
Earthworks & Site Clearance
Cut and fill, bulk muck-away, site strip and preparation — the ground ready for the next trade to follow on.
- Cut & fill / bulk earthworks
- Site clearance & strip
- Hardstanding & haul roads
Drainage & Civils
Surface water, foul, soakaways and SuDS, plus kerbing and infrastructure works for residential and commercial schemes.
- Foul & surface water systems
- Soakaways & SuDS
- Kerbing, slabs & hard landscaping
Plant hire
From 1.7t diggers to 21t — plus dozers and site plant
Whether you need a compact excavator on a tight plot or heavy plant for commercial earthworks, Umpleby Groundworks supplies the machines and the know-how to get the ground moved properly.
Excavators 1.7t – 21t
Mini diggers for tight access through to 21-tonne machines for bulk dig and site packages.
Dozers
Bulk push, formation and earthworks — ideal for larger commercial and development sites.
Dumpers & site plant
Support plant to keep muck moving and programmes ticking on residential and commercial jobs.
Operated hire
Experienced operators who understand groundworks, not just machine hours.
Planning commercial site works?
Foundations, earthworks, drainage and plant — one contractor who can deliver.
Why choose us
A Proper Contractor For Site Work
Umpleby Groundworks is set up for commercial site work and plant hire — with the same attention to detail we bring to every residential job. Machines, operators and groundworks know-how under one roof.
Programme delivery
We turn up when booked and leave the ground ready for the next trade.
Own plant fleet
Excavators from 1.7t to 21t, dozers and site plant — not reliant on third parties.
Commercial & residential
Builders, developers and homeowners — same standards on every site.
Proper preparation
Formation, compaction and drainage done right so finishes don't fail later.
Clear communication
Straightforward quotes, progress updates and no surprises on site.
Yorkshire based
Local knowledge across Leeds, Harrogate, York and the wider North.
On site
Commercial Site Work
Real plant and groundworks on commercial jobs — excavators, dumpers and earthworks across Yorkshire.
Areas We Cover
Commercial site work and plant hire across Leeds, Harrogate, York, Wakefield and the wider Yorkshire area.
- Leeds
- Harrogate
- York
- Wetherby
- Wakefield
- Bradford
- Pudsey
- Morley
- Garforth
- Rothwell
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Send a few details and we'll discuss plant, programme and price.
About
A Yorkshire contractor with plant behind it
“If I wouldn't accept it on my own site, it doesn't go on yours.”
Umpleby Groundworks is a Leeds-based commercial groundworks and plant hire contractor. We deliver site packages for builders and developers — and we still take on residential driveways and patios where the fit is right.
Our fleet runs from 1.7t excavators through to 21t machines, with dozers and supporting plant so we can resource jobs properly without waiting on third parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on commercial groundworks, plant hire and site work.
Yes. Groundworks packages, earthworks, drainage, enabling works and plant hire for builders, developers and main contractors across Yorkshire.
Excavators from 1.7 tonne mini diggers up to 21 tonne machines, plus dozers, dumpers and supporting site plant. Operated hire is available.
Yes — operated plant hire with experienced groundworks operators, or self-drive where that suits your site.
Yes. We regularly work in Leeds, Harrogate, York, Wakefield, Bradford and surrounding towns. Larger contracts taken on application.
Yes — residential driveways and patios remain part of what we offer. See our dedicated Driveways and Patios pages for details and quotes.
Send a few details through the enquiry form or call us. We'll discuss scope, programme and plant requirements and get back to you promptly.
Get a site enquiry.
Tell us about your groundworks package, plant hire or site works. We'll call you back the same day.