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Civil Engineering

Comprehensive civil engineering solutions in Oxfordshire

Forget chasing multiple contractors for a single building project. With Hazell & Jefferies Ltd, you get a fully managed service from one trusted provider.

Our expert team specialises in small civil works like car park construction, access road construction, private roads and driveway works. And we offer a wide variety of roadworks and highway maintenance services to ensure your surfaces stay in peak condition for as long as possible.

We consistently deliver civil engineering projects on time and within budget, with open communication and transparency from start to finish. So you can expect a straightforward, well-executed road surfacing project without needing to manage several different roadworks contractors.

Contact us today to discuss civil road construction, highway maintenance or other public roadworks engineering projects in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Reading or the wider UK.

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Civil engineering and roadworks services

  • Section 278 highway works: We specialise in highway works under Section 278 agreements, facilitating safe and efficient road networks
  • General highway maintenance works: Comprehensive maintenance services to keep highways in optimal condition
  • New road construction: Our team handles everything from planning to execution, ensuring exceptional durability and full compliance
  • Car parks and access roads: Durable paved surfaces that provide safe, convenient vehicle access and withstand heavy day-to-day use
  • Driveway works: High-quality driveway construction for homes and businesses, tailored to your choice of materials and design
  • Footways and cycle paths: Smooth, clearly marked pedestrian and cycling routes that improve accessibility and provide safer journeys
  • Farm and estate tracks: Rural tracks built to cope with agricultural machinery and estate vehicles in challenging ground conditions
  • Kerbing: Effective kerbing solutions for roads, driveways, car parks and footpaths to enhance safety and road delineation
  • Drainage and earthworks: Proper drainage systems and earthworks that support optimal lifespans for all civil engineering projects
  • Surfacing and surface dressing: Newly built road surfaces with preventive treatments that improve safety and extend lifespan

Outperforming other contractors

“A pleasure doing business with them. Cheapest by a long way.”

– Dunks Gibbons

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Why choose us?

Nationally trusted civil engineering and highway maintenance contractors

For more than half a century, local authorities, businesses and homeowners across the UK have relied on Hazell & Jefferies Ltd for durable, efficient small civil works projects. From building car parks and laying access roads to paving driveways and repairing potholes, our services are essential for creating and maintaining a robust infrastructure.

We specialise in delivering turnkey services for a wide variety of projects, including preparatory works and finishing with full project management. By choosing Hazell & Jefferies Ltd as your civil engineering, roadworks and highway maintenance contractor, you ensure seamless execution throughout your project.

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Civil engineering FAQs

What is civil engineering?

Civil engineering is the construction, repair and improvement of essential infrastructure that people use every day. That includes roads, drainage systems, footpaths, kerbs and groundworks.

We fully manage every step of civil works, from excavating and preparing land to installing drainage, laying sub-bases and installing high-quality surfaces designed to accommodate vehicles and pedestrians.

Well-planned civil engineering projects carried out by an experienced and accredited surfacing contractor create safe, durable and efficient environments for public, commercial or private use.

What types of highway maintenance services do you provide?

We carry out a wide range of highway works, including:

Sub-base preparation
Drainage installation
Kerbing
Footpath construction
Patching and reinstatement
Full road surfacing

Our expert team enhances the results of both routine maintenance and planned improvement projects for councils, contractors and private estates.

Can you manage the full civil works from planning to completion?

Absolutely. Our team takes care of every stage of the process, from assessing your site and advising on the best approach to completing all groundworks, drainage, kerbing and surfacing.

This coordinated approach ensures consistent quality and reduces the delays and complications that can occur when multiple contractors are involved.

Can you repair, upgrade or replace drainage systems as part of civil works?

Yes, we can. Drainage forms the foundation of durable, safe highways and footways. So we routinely integrate these works into surfacing and reconstruction projects to extend the life of your finished surface.

Our team is trained and equipped to install new drainage systems, repair damaged pipework and gullies, or upgrade outdated or undersized drainage. That includes advising you on the best approach to improve flow and prevent flooding while keeping costs as low as possible.

Do you provide ground preparation and sub-base installation?

We carry out all aspects of ground preparation, including:

Excavation
Levelling
Compaction
Installation of correct sub-base layers

Adequate preparation ensures your finished surface is stable, well-drained and capable of handling long-term traffic and weather conditions.

This foundation work is crucial to preventing early failure and maintaining performance. So working with a trusted professional road surfacing contractor like Hazell & Jefferies Ltd is the most cost-effective way to achieve outstanding results.

Is it better to work with a single provider for civil engineering and highway works?

Working with a single contractor removes delays, reduces costs and improves quality control.

With Hazell & Jefferies by your side, you ensure all elements – from drainage and kerbing to resurfacing – are completed by the same team. That means you can have total confidence in a smooth project with a single point of contact.

Where does Hazell & Jefferies Ltd provide civil engineering and highway works?

We carry out civil engineering and highway works in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Reading and the wider UK.

As well as local authorities, we’re available to support businesses, developers and private clients.

Can I get a free quote for my civil engineering project?

We’re always happy to provide a free, no-obligation site survey and quote for civil engineering and highway works throughout the UK.

Contact us today to discuss your project and find the best approach for your needs and budget.

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