100% OWNED. 100% RELIABLE
We don't rely on plant hire availability. From 30-tonne earthmovers to 750mm micro-diggers, our fleet is ours. This means we turn up when we say we will.
The "Owned Fleet" Advantage
In the construction industry, the most common excuse for a site delay is: "We're waiting for the hire shop to deliver the machine." When a contractor relies on rental equipment, your project timeline is at the mercy of third-party availability. If the hire shop is empty, your site stops.
At Tilsley Groundworks, we removed that variable. We have invested millions into our own fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment. By owning our machinery, our heavy haulage transport, and our attachments, we control our own destiny; and yours. If you book us for a Monday morning start in Lichfield or Tamworth, the machine arrives on our low-loader on Monday morning. No excuses.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
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For bulk earthworks, site strips, and deep drainage, we deploy our heavy artillery. Our commercial fleet is the backbone of our site enablement and civil engineering division, capable of moving thousands of tonnes of material per day.
The Volvo EC140E & EC250E (14T - 30T)
These machines are the workhorses of the fleet. We utilize the Volvo EC250E for
cut-and-fill operations and deep sewer excavations. Powered by Stage V compliant engines,
they deliver high torque with reduced emissions, helping our commercial clients meet their
environmental (ESG) targets.
3D GPS Machine Control
Power is nothing without precision. Our heavy fleet is equipped with Trimble 3D Machine Control systems. This technology uploads the site engineer’s CAD design directly to the operator's cab screen.
The Benefit: The bucket position is tracked via satellite to within +/- 20mm. This allows us
to dig exactly to the design profile without the need for an engineer to manually check
levels in the trench, increasing safety and speed while reducing over-digging and concrete
wastage.
Site Safety Features
We operate on Tier 1 commercial sites where safety is paramount. All our heavy excavators are fitted with 360-degree camera systems (bird's eye view), green seatbelt beacons, and height restrictors for working near overhead cables.
Compact & Zero-Tail Swing (Residential Precision)
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Residential projects require finesse, not just brute force. A 30-tonne machine is useless if it cannot fit through a garden gate. For private driveways, landscaping, and extension footings, we utilize our compact fleet designed specifically for tight access.
The "Micro" Solution (750mm Access)
"Will it fit?" is the question we get asked most often by homeowners. Our Bobcat E10 and micro-excavator units feature hydraulically retractable tracks.
The Benefit:
We can shrink the width of the machine to just 750mm, narrower than a standard pedestrian door frame. This allows us to track the machine down side alleys and through garden gates without removing fence panels.
Zero-Tail Swing Technology
Working next to a conservatory or a boundary wall requires nerves of steel and the right kit. Our compact fleet features Zero-Tail Swing. This means the body of the excavator rotates entirely within the width of its own tracks.
The Benefit:
We can dig right up to your house wall without the rear of the machine swinging out and hitting your brickwork. Combined with rubber tracks that protect your paving, this is "surgical" excavation.
We Move Our Own Muck
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Excavation is only half the job; removing the waste is the other. Many groundworkers rely on third-party hauliers, leading to piles of spoil sitting on site waiting for collection. We operate our own logistics division to keep your site clean.
8-Wheel Grab Lorries
For both commercial and residential projects, Grab Hire is superior to skips. Our lorries can lift soil over fences and walls, loading 16 tonnes of waste in a single visit (equivalent to three builders' skips).
Load & Go:
We excavate and load simultaneously. The soil leaves your driveway immediately, keeping the site safe and tidy.
Aggregates & Low Loaders
Our logistics network also handles the delivery of Type 1 MOT, crushed concrete, and topsoil. Because we act as both the supplier and the installer, we can time the delivery of materials to match the progress of the digger, preventing bottlenecks on site.
Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
A machine that breaks down is a machine that costs you money. We treat our machinery like surgical instruments. We operate a dedicated maintenance depot in Staffordshire, staffed by our own full-time plant fitters.
The Service Schedule
We do not wait for a warning light to flash. We adhere to a strict preventative maintenance schedule, servicing every machine every 500 hours, exceeding manufacturer guidelines. Our mobile service vans are equipped to handle hydraulic repairs on-site, ensuring that if a hose does blow, we are back up and running within hours, not days.
