The experts in drainage, civil engineering and groundworks
If you are looking for a dependable contractor who will give you a reliable and cost effective solution to your groundwork, drainage or civil engineering enquiry, then look no further. We are a small family firm with a formidable reputation built on years of good service, operating throughout Oxford, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Excellent local knowledge, and good working relationships with local suppliers, mean that Gorman Civil Engineering & Groundworks can provide you with a fast response and a first rate dependable service. Above all, you will find that having experienced management on site means that we can make decisions quickly. That's because there are no long chains of command to hold up a job!
Fully insured contractor with a £10 million liability cover.
We are compliant with the New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 NRSWA. In addition, we are also a contractor to our local authority, which is Oxford City Council.
We are approved by Thames Water
to undertake sewer connections. In addition to that we can also take care of the paperwork.
We provide a full reinstatement service for all surfaces, which include tarmacadam, asphalt, concrete, grass, roads; paving etc.
In October 2019 we will be celebrating 25 years in business. Formally known as Gorman Surfacing Limited we have evolved over time to concentrate more on groundworks and civils and less so on surfacing, although this does still form a part of what we do. Michael Gorman has been working in the construction industry for almost 40 years and is happy to share knowledge and give advice to prospective clients
"Gorman have been used by Dragon School for many years and have proven to be exceptionally reliable and flexible. Not only is their traditional groundworks expertise sound but they react quickly in a crisis (for example when a burst water main needs repair). Additionally they are equally at home providing ‘fine’ finishes such as block paving, edgings and large tarmac areas."
THE DRAGON SCHOOL, OXFORD
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"Michael and his team proved to be an invaluable asset towards the completion of our new self-build. The experience, knowledge, skills and advice has made the process so much easier, right from the very beginning. The team have been involved with all aspects of our external works including - block driveway, paving footpaths, gravel and self binding hard standings, surface water drainage and soak ways. Also, the footings for all the stone walling, tarmac verges, installation of the oak gate posts, concrete fence panelling and top soil removal /replacement completed the range services the team provided. The work has always been fulfilled to a high standard and we worked together on a very flexible plan over a several month period. Not only can we say that we are very pleased with the end results but we have had several complimentary remarks from local residents and visitors to add. If it’s to do with the ground we just called Michael knowing that we would get a good job done at a reasonable price. Thank you for your time, patience and efforts"
NEW BUILD - HOLTON
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"Over the past decade we have completed two extensive renovation projects on houses in Oxfordshire. Gorman Surfacing landscaped and re-surfaced the large driveway of our first project. We were so impressed by the quality of the work that we asked Gorman Surfacing to do all of the major ground work on our second project. This involved decommissioning an old septic tank and connecting a large farmhouse to the mains sewage system. Gorman Surfacing managed all of the paperwork involved with applying for County Council permits. The company dug out all of the trenches for new oil pipes, electric cables and water pipes. The job was managed with great efficiency and came in within budget and on time. They are a very reliable company. Men and machines were on site when they were expected and stayed until the work was complete. They were very flexible and worked well with all of the other on-site contractors. I highly recommend using Gorman... I will definitely use them again."
MRS M. OF ABINGDON
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"I have employed the services of Gorman...for over 15 years now, and found them extremely reliable, professional and competitively priced. I would be happy to recommend their services"
LINCOLN COLLEGE, OXFORD
Resurfacing of external paths to residential blocks on Oxford Brookes University's very busy Campus. "This work was carried during the Summer Vacation by Gorman [Civil Engineering & Groundworks]. The existing path surfaces and kerbs were uneven and had become a Health & Safety issue. The project was carried out in 2 phases to link in with the University's calendar and the Summer Schools programme .The works were carefully planned at a Pre Start meeting with Gormans . Each phase was completed in approx 1 week with minimal disruption and disturbance to site users. The end result is a much improved path providing smooth safe access for site users. Gorman Surfacing Limited performed well and completed the works within the timescales set by Oxford Brookes University"
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY HARCOURT HILL CAMPUS -
“We used Gorman [Civil Engineering & Groundworks] to build a new tee box on the course to add distance to one of our signature holes, the 7th. The work needed to be planned and executed to perfection and we were not disappointed. Oxford Golf Club would highly recommend Gorman Surfacing to any golf club looking to do tee rebuilding,”
OXFORD GOLF CLUB
"I am very happy to recommend Gorman [Civil Engineering & Groundworks]. Michael and his team were prompt to quote, responded to our timescales and did a great job at a sensible price."
MR I. BOARS HILL, OXFORD
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