Civil Engineering — Frequently Asked Questions
What civil engineering services does Roy Beech provide?
We provide groundworks, drainage, excavation, site preparation, land reclamation, retaining walls, concrete works and principal contractor services. We deliver complete civil engineering schemes for commercial, industrial and public sector clients.
What size projects does Roy Beech handle?
We handle civil engineering projects from £2,000 to £1.5 million, from small groundworks packages to full site infrastructure schemes. Our scale and owned plant fleet let us take on projects that many smaller contractors cannot.
Is Roy Beech a principal contractor and CDM compliant?
Yes. We can act as principal contractor and work to full CDM 2015 and health and safety compliance. Our team includes chartered civil engineers, surveyors and experienced site operatives.
What areas does Roy Beech cover?
We are based in Stoke-on-Trent and work across Staffordshire, Cheshire and the wider UK, regularly delivering projects throughout the Midlands and Northwest.
How experienced is Roy Beech?
Roy Beech was established in 1954 and has over 70 years' experience in civil engineering and surfacing. We own more than 200 items of plant and have completed projects for local authorities, developers, principal contractors and the Coal Authority.
Civil Engineering Work Done Properly, Safely and On Time
Every project begins with accurate preparation, safe working practices and competent delivery. Our civil engineering teams combine 50+ years’ experience with the right plant, skilled operatives and stringent CDM/RAMS controls to ensure smooth progress and dependable results.
Civil Engineering Services We Deliver
What We Deliver
Road Improvements & Highways
Upgrades, junction improvements and road widening delivered with full traffic management and safe phasing.
Car Parks & Commercial Parking Schemes
New builds and refurbishments including kerbs, concrete pads, drainage, lighting ducts and surfacing.
Reinforced Concrete Works
RC bases, retaining walls, deep foundations, ramps, service yards and specialist structural concrete.
Pipeline & Drainage Construction
Foul and surface water sewers, pumping mains, attenuation tanks, culverts, manholes and chambers.
Flood Prevention & Water Management
Flood alleviation schemes, bunds, reed beds, drainage upgrades and water control structures.
Land Reclamation & Large-Scale Landscaping
Bulk earthworks, regrading, soil improvement, land reinstatement and environmental restoration.
Straightforward, Reliable Surfacing — Delivered Properly.
Why Choose Us
We make civil engineering uncomplicated. Our teams plan each phase — from excavation to final reinstatement so your project progresses safely, stays on programme, and finishes to the agreed specification.
Experienced People
Our civil engineering crews bring decades of experience across highways, drainage, concrete works, utilities and large-scale infrastructure.
Reliable Delivery
We keep clients informed at every stage — phasing, access, safety controls, programme, and handover. You always know what’s happening on site.
Clear Communication
We turn up with the right plant, competent operators and a clear method of work. No delays, no surprises, no unnecessary extras — just the job done properly.
Who We Work With
Supporting Public and Private Sector Projects
We deliver civil engineering projects for a wide range of organisations:
Local Authorities
Government Infrastructure
Commercial Developers
Public & Private Sector Contracts
Private Landowners
Recent Tarmac Surfacing Projects Across Staffordshire & Cheshire
FEATURED CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Here is a selection of recent tarmac surfacing and Section 278 schemes delivered for local authorities across Staffordshire and Cheshire. Each project included accurate preparation, machine-laid tarmac layers and staged traffic management to keep roads open and works running safely.
Cheshire County Council
Machine-laid resurfacing and junction improvements on a live route with controlled traffic flows.
Staffordshire County Council
Full resurfacing and footway works on a residential estate road, completed with minimal disruption.
Road resurfacing, edge strengthening and improved drainage to extend surface life.
City of Stoke-on-Trent
High-standard tarmac surfacing and kerbing works supporting wider town-centre improvements.
High-standard tarmac surfacing and kerbing works supporting wider town-centre improvements.
