Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Construction & Plant Hire Solutions
Mead Construction, established in 1985 by Martin Mead, is a family-run business with over 35 years of industry expertise. Our operations span construction, plant hire, grab-away services, and building supplies, serving clients across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Hertfordshire. As an Anglian Water, Highways, and Council-approved contractor, we combine regulatory compliance with hands-on experience to deliver reliable solutions. Our in-house fleet of over 200 plant items and 50+ employees, including Martins wife and sons, ensure competitive pricing and timely project completion. We prioritise customer satisfaction through honest service and sustainable practices, including Environment Agency licensing for responsible waste management. Our case studies demonstrate technical proficiency in projects ranging from sewer connections to new-build developments. With memberships in the Construction Plant Association and Hire Association Europe, we uphold industry standards while maintaining our family business ethos. Our teams decades of collective experience positions us as trusted partners for both private and public sector clients. Testimonials from long-term customers like Ex Why Zed Print and GKD Groundworks affirm our commitment to quality and reliability. Through continuous investment in modern equipment and training, we adapt to evolving industry demands while preserving our core values.
Services
Plant Hire
Grab-Aways
Aggregates
Groundworks
Mead Homes
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in construction and plant hire.
- Our family-run business prioritises customer service and workmanship.
- We maintain an in-house fleet of over 200 plant and machinery units.
- We are a licensed waste carrier with Environment Agency permit EPR/EB3105TC/A001.
- Our same-day or next-day availability ensures timely project completion.
Associations and certifications
- Construction Plant Association
- Hire Association Europe
- Road Haulage Association
- Anglian Water Approved Contractor
What people say
Great service
Very helpful
Competitive prices
Experienced team
Family feel
Services
Plant Hire
At Mead Plant & Grab, we can supply and deliver a wide range of site plant to trade and domestic clients across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
Building Materials And Supplies
At Mead Construction we can supply a wide range of building materials for trade and domestic customers throughout Cambridgeshire and Suffolk at hugely competitive prices. Whether its aggregate, underground drainage, tools, cement or accessories we stock most items in our yard in Swaffham Prior.
Groundwork
We carry out the following work in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, within an approximate 20 mile radius from our base in the village of Swaffham Prior. Please click on the icons for photographs of our work. As well as numerous Parish Councils, Schools, Churches, Architects, and hundreds of small businesses and private individuals.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide groundwork, plant hire, grab-away waste removal, aggregate supply, and new-build development services across East Anglia.
Do you operate outside Cambridgeshire?
Yes, we serve Suffolk, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas including Newmarket, Haverhill, and Royston.
Can you deliver aggregates over fences?
Our grab lorries can deliver aggregates over walls or fences with a 5.5m reach from the vehicle.
Are you Environment Agency registered?
Yes, our waste carrier licence (CBDU210764) ensures compliant recycling and disposal of construction materials.
What are your opening hours?
Our depot operates Monday-Friday 7am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm. Emergency callouts are unavailable.
Do you offer trade accounts?
Yes, we provide trade accounts with invoicing options for regular clients requiring plant hire or aggregate supply.
Reviews (3)
Brian Philpott
Aug 12, 2026
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Supplies poor quality materials along with poorly trained operatives, just need to look at the lack of H&S to show an accurate review of this company. This companies prime for a big claim and sadly a client or member of the public will
Be involved..
Steer well clear.
Be involved..
Steer well clear.
Andrew Sikyta
Sep 01, 2021
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Like to thank Richard and the team always on the end of the phone to help. Since Iv set up always helped in every way with grabs delivery's and more. Why use the rest when you can use the best. Thanks guys till the next one.
James Shrubbs
Aug 17, 2019
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Always great service from Mead plant & grab, flexible and reliable. High quality machines that are well maintained. I would not use anyone else for plant and aggregates in Cambridgeshire. Highly recommend.