Business Details
Trusted Groundwork & Civil Engineering Services in Wakefield
Established over 35 years ago, RAB Construction has built a reputation as a trusted family-owned business specialising in groundwork and civil engineering. Our expertise spans roads, sewers, deep drainage, excavations, foundations, and hard landscaping, serving clients across northern England including Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, and Bradford. With our own specialist plant fleet and qualified workforce, we deliver comprehensive solutions for residential, healthcare, educational, industrial, and commercial projects.Every contract receives meticulous attention to detail, from site clearance and structural steelwork to attenuation tanking and external works. Our commitment to quality ensures clients benefit from industry-leading workmanship, whether managing small-scale domestic drainage or large infrastructure projects like 500-home regeneration schemes. We pride ourselves on treating every project with equal dedication, combining technical precision with practical problem-solving to meet diverse client needs.
Services
Site Clearance
Foundations
Drainage Systems
Road Construction
External Works
Structural Steelwork
Landscaping
Attenuation Tanking
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in groundwork and civil engineering
- Family-owned business with direct management oversight of every project
- Own specialist plant fleet for greater operational flexibility
- Proven track record across residential, healthcare, and industrial sectors
- Comprehensive service covering all aspects of substructure and drainage
Services
Groundwork Services
Our groundwork services encompass site clearance, bulk earthworks, and foundation construction. We handle complex projects requiring mass fill foundations, ring beams, and structural steelwork. With our own plant fleet, we ensure precise execution of floor slabs, suspended floors, and substructure masonry for residential and commercial developments.
Drainage Solutions
We design and install comprehensive drainage systems including foul and rainwater sewers, deep inspection chambers, and attenuation tanking. Our expertise covers domestic drainage, manholes, separator tanks, and permeable surfaces to manage surface water runoff effectively across all project scales.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering capabilities include road construction, footpath installation, and multi-utility trenching. We deliver Section 38/104 adoptable highways, car park solutions, and external works with integrated vapour barriers and insulation systems for both public and private sector clients.
Hard Landscaping
We create durable outdoor environments through precision landscaping, paving, and retaining structures. Our work includes luxury hard landscaping with natural and imported stone materials, sensory gardens, and technically challenging installations requiring proprietary mortar bedding systems.
Substructure Works
Specialising in complex substructures, we deliver piled foundations, raft foundations, and underpinning solutions. Our team manages stepped foundation locations, basement waterproofing, and integrated drainage systems while maintaining operational continuity in live environments.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction projects?
We operate throughout northern England, including Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Bradford, and surrounding areas in West and South Yorkshire.
What types of drainage systems do you install?
We handle foul and rainwater sewers, deep/shallow inspection chambers, attenuation tanking, and permeable surfaces for both domestic and commercial properties.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we've completed projects including 500-home regeneration schemes, hospital extensions, and industrial estates with complex engineering requirements.
Do you work on live sites with operational constraints?
Yes, we specialise in working within live environments like hospitals and schools, implementing strict safety protocols and minimising disruption.
What makes your approach different from other contractors?
Our family-owned structure ensures direct management involvement, while our own plant fleet and experienced workforce guarantee quality control across all project phases.
