Civils & Groundworks Built to Last. Delivered on Time.
Wigan-based civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-standard construction for housing developers, commercial clients, and infrastructure projects across the North West.
What we do
We deliver complete groundworks, civil engineering, and plant hire solutions for private clients, housing developers, and commercial contractors — managing labour, plant, and materials as one professional team.
⛏️ Groundworks & Excavation
Site clearance, bulk earthworks, cut & fill, drainage excavation, footings, and structural groundworks — completed safely and to spec, on every project.
🏗️ Civil Engineering
Roads, kerbs, box culverts, drainage infrastructure, adoptable sewers, and site access. We handle complex civil works for housing and commercial schemes across the North West.
🚜 Plant Hire with Operators
Fully insured excavators, dumpers, rollers, and attachments supplied with our own experienced operators. Keep your site moving without hiring blind.
🧱 Foundations & Concrete
Strip, trench, pad, and raft foundations. Reinforced concrete slabs, oversite concrete, blockwork, and sub-structure builds ready for your main contractor to follow on.
🌊 Drainage & Infrastructure
From residential plot drainage and soakways to large-scale culvert installation and Section 104 sewers, we manage drainage design, supply, and installation as a single package. Our team has hands-on experience with FP McCann precast systems and a range of adoptable drainage solutions used on major housing schemes across Cheshire, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.
Why clients choose WCG
The Right Team for Serious Civil Work
Whether you’re a housing developer breaking ground on a new phase, a main contractor needing reliable groundwork support, or a commercial client requiring civil infrastructure — WCG brings the plant, the people, and the programme management to get it done properly.
End-to-End Delivery
From initial dig to finished slab, roads, and drainage — single-point accountability on every project.
Own Plant & Operators
We don't rely on hired-in strangers. Our own machines and skilled operators keep quality consistent.
Organised, Compliant Sites
Respectful of neighbours and access. Properly managed, tidy sites with full compliance documentation.
Transparent Pricing
Competitive rates agreed up front. No surprise costs halfway through your programme.
Recent projects
A selection of recent schemes — from housing development groundworks and drainage infrastructure to culvert installation and finished civil works across the North West.
Box Culverts & Drainage
Housing Development Groundworks
Bulk Earthworks & Shaping
Reinforcement & Foundations
Roads, Kerbs & Site Access
Commercial Civil Works
Don't Delay - Contact Today
Planning a groundworks or civil engineering project? Send over a brief description, some drawings, or a scope of works and we’ll come back with honest advice and a no-obligation quotation.
"Get in touch to discuss your requirements, and arrange a site visit."
Tell us where you are, what you’re planning, and when you’d like to start. We’ll arrange a convenient time to visit, assess the works, and talk you through the best way forward — with no obligation and no pressure.
Start your project today
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- Call: 07554 994616
- Email: info@wigancg.com
Based in Wigan — operating across the North West, including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, and Cheshire.
Typical work we take on:
- New build plots — from first dig to finished driveways and aprons
- Drainage — foundations, drainage excavation and reinstatement
- Garden and driveway redesigns — walls, patios, paths and paving areas
- Agricultural and civil work — tracks, yards, and concrete bases
- Demolition and site clearance
- Box culvert and drainage infrastructure installation
- Sub-contracted groundworks for main contractors and developers
- Plant hire with experienced operators (day, week, or full project)
- Earthmoving, cut & fill, and bulk material management
- Roadworks, kerbing, and site access construction