Business Details
43 Years
experience
Expert Groundwork & Tarmac Surfacing in Leeds
Established in 1983, Carthy Contracting has built a reputation as one of Yorkshire's premier groundwork and tarmac surfacing specialists. With nearly four decades of experience, we combine modern machinery with fully trained teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for car parks, playgrounds, roads, and industrial yards. Our end-to-end approach covers excavation, drainage, kerbing, and surfacing, serving both public and private sectors across Leeds, Wakefield, York, and the wider North of England.Backed by NRASW certification and partnerships with local authorities, we prioritise quality materials conforming to British Standards, ensuring durable results for commercial, industrial, and domestic clients. Our repeat custom from organisations like Leeds City Council and Cox Automotive underscores our commitment to reliability, competitive pricing, and projects completed to exacting standards.
Services
Tarmac Surfacing
Groundwork
Car Parks
Playgrounds
Drainage
Excavation
Kerbing
Concrete Repairs
Road Marking
Domestic Drives
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in groundwork and tarmac surfacing.
- Our team holds NRASW certification for highways work.
- We manage projects from start to completion without subcontractors.
- We operate state-of-the-art tarmac laying machinery for precision results.
- Our repeat clients include Leeds City Council and national commercial firms.
Associations and certifications
- NRASW
Services
Tarmac Surfacing
We provide comprehensive tarmac surfacing solutions for car parks, roads, and domestic driveways. Our services include full resurfacing, pothole repairs, and trench reinstatements using modern machinery. Clients benefit from durable surfaces that meet British Standards, with options for thermoplastic line marking and heavy-duty overlays.
Groundwork
Our groundwork services cover excavation, drainage installation, and site formation for construction projects. We prepare foundations for car parks, playgrounds, and industrial yards, ensuring proper sub-base compaction and compliance with regulations. This creates stable platforms for subsequent surfacing work.
Car Park Construction
We deliver complete car park construction from initial excavation to final line marking. Our process includes drainage systems, kerbing, and machine-laid tarmac surfaces. Commercial clients receive durable, compliant parking solutions suitable for high-traffic environments like retail centres and distribution depots.
Playground Resurfacing
Specialising in playground construction and resurfacing, we create safe, durable play environments. Our work includes tarmac repairs, soft play installations, and compliance with safety standards. We hold enhanced DBS checks for working on active school sites across Yorkshire.
Drainage Solutions
We install and repair drainage systems including ACO channels, foul water connections, and surface water management. Our solutions prevent flooding and comply with local authority requirements, serving both new construction projects and remedial works for existing properties.
Questions
Do you work on both commercial and domestic projects?
Yes, we handle projects for commercial, industrial, public sector, and domestic clients across Yorkshire and the North of England.
Are you certified for highways work?
We hold NRASW certification for highways projects including vehicular crossings and private road construction.
Can you handle emergency tarmac repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent repairs like potholes and surface damage during regular working hours.
Do you provide free site visits and quotes?
Yes, we offer free site visits and no-obligation quotes for all groundwork and surfacing projects.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Leeds, Wakefield, York, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Selby, Harrogate, and surrounding areas in Yorkshire and the North of England.
How experienced is your team?
With nearly 40 years in business since 1983, our fully trained teams have extensive experience in all aspects of groundwork and tarmac surfacing.
