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    Driveways & Patios

    We can create the driveway or patio you’ve always wanted. Our expert team can help with the best ideas to compliment your property. Maybe you would like an oak sleeper retaining wall, Gabion baskets? or have an awkward drive on a slope which would benefit from a ground guard system. Or you just want a classic Tarmac drive - not a problem!

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    Top Soil & Aggregates

    We crush and screen as much of our material at our base near Newent. Our top soil is a quality product, finely screened and stored in our sheds ready for your next project. Our aggregates such as our crushed rubble are often recycled from sites and re-used. We also have contacts from reliable quarries, so if there is something you are looking for, we may be able to help source the material.

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    Drainage

    Whether it’s helping to eleviate water congress or installing new ducting ready for a new build/home improvements - We’ve got it covered. We can install heavy duty man hole covers, Aco drains, Sceptic Tanks and much more!

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    Foundations & Bases

    From housing foundations to shed bases, contact us. Our team have a wealth of experience, we can provide everything you need to get the first part of your vision started - from the ground up to DPM.

    Or maybe you need a concrete base removing? We have the excavators and the man power to get this done - AND we can take the debris away for you.

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    Plant Hire

    Our plant hire has become increasingly popular. All of our machines are serviced and looked after. Quality top-spec machines with various attachments to tackle any job. From micro to 21 tonne excavators, various dumpers, loaders, rollers and many more, contact Moat if you are needing to hire equipment. Self-Drive or Operator Driven - you choose.

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About us …

With a passion for groundworks and construction from a young age, I was driven to set up a company of my own providing personal local services for landscaping, groundworks and plant hire. This all started on the family farm just outside of Newent and after purchasing my first digger, Moat Contracting was born.

Here at Moat Contracting we have rapidly grown over the last few years, now owning over 40 machines, from Micro-Diggers to JCB's and Dump Trailers. We pride ourselves on our professional, friendly service with the ability to provide our customers with Top Spec. machines with next day delivery, quick response and large availability. Now recognised as a well known local Plant Hire company and specialists in Groundworks, we have numerous happy and repeat customers due to our trustworthy, reliable service with the upmost care and precise attention to detail.

Where possible we ensure that any waste materials and aggregates are transported off sites and brought back to the yard, where it is screened and crushed by ourselves to re-use on other projects. This prevents using tipping sites and also produces excellent products for you to purchase; such as our fine top soil which we sell and transport to people all over Gloucestershire.

In addition to this we sponsor local events such as the well known Linton Beer Festival and Newent Onion Fayre. We believe in supporting our community where possible.

We cater for all jobs; large commercial sites as well as domestic projects. Use a local company who you can trust with a reputation that speaks for itself. We stand by our word; Large enough to deliver, Small enough to care. 

Please feel free to contact us, we always look forward to new challenges and our next project.

Kind Regards

John Burton

What Our Clients Say

  • "I have previously had a series of disappointments when sourcing and ordering topsoil. This all changed when I contacted Moat Contracting. Top quality rich dark brown soil without so much of a pebble or stone in sight. Delivered by a very skilful and courteous driver, Moat have most definitely ticked all the boxes. Will not hesitate to re-order. Thank you Moat. Gavin."

    Gavin

  • "Would like to thank Moat contracting for the brilliant job from start to finish. Excellent communication with John - always answers his phone, turned up on time everyday, polite, and very impressed with the machinery. The finished job was excellent far exceeded our expectations"

    Angela D

  • "Great team and great result. Cleared about 500msq of bramble scrub, collapsed concrete outbuildings and levelled to lawn. All in just a few days. Recommend!"

    Miles, Ashleworth

  • "Excellent service from Moat - topsoil ordered and delivered within 48 hours despite me changing order requirements 24 hours before delivery. Quality of topsoil excellent, delivered on time by professional and personable team member. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Moat again, they are professionals but with the personal touch.

    Elaine, Cheltenham

  • "Fantastic fast service with brilliant results. We had our drive extended and we are so happy with the finnish. Functions as it should and looks great. Would highly recommend."

    Amanda

  • "I had work carried out on my Driveway as it was in need of a change. I contacted John at Moat Contracting as I wasn't sure exactly what to have and what would be best. John came out to my property promtly and talked me through exactly what he thought would be best, but leaving me with options to think about, I received a very reasonable quote and so decided to go ahead. I am so glad I called! The Moat Contracting Team worked through some awful weather and completed my drive within a few days. It is just what I asked for and was carried out exactly as he described. A professional company with outstanding attention to detail and a quality service. Highly recommend!"

    Sophie