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Accredited national civil engineering contractors also offering Leicester based heavy plant hire


Planters (Leicester) Limited, established in 1983. At Planters we pride ourselves on long-standing customer relations, prompt, efficient service and old-fashioned reliability. 


Civil engineering, plant hire, archaeological support services, foul and storm main connections, vehicle access projects, winter services (snow ploughing). 


Working from our Leicester base, we have quickly grown an excellent reputation within the industry. Planters have undertaken large civil engineering contracts, locally and nationwide for major companies within the distribution, snack food, chocolate manufacturers, waste management and retail industries. 

We employ a substantial workforce of skilled operators, civil engineering and street works accredited teams. 


Planters (Leicester) Limited is also an approved contractor for mains drainage works for Severn Trent.

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Civil engineering


We pride ourselves on delivering complex civil engineering projects. All made possible through team work, training and dedication to clients bespoke needs. 

Civil engineering

Plant and machinery hire


Our modern plant fleet comes with experienced fully qualified CPCS operators and a full range of accessories.

Plant hire

Archaeological support services 

CPCS operated plant (JCB 3CX's, 360's from    1-16 ton with rubber/steel tracks) Tractor and water bowser, temporary fencing to support sensitive archaeological excavations.

Archaeological support
Engineers and contractors on construction site, following the progress of bridge and road infrastructure development. Two experts on construction platform in reflective wear with hardhats discussing project phases and successful previous developments. Image taken with Nikon D800 and 85mm lens, developed from RAW in XXXL size. Location: Central Europe, Europe. Copy space on right side of this image

Mains foul and storm connections


Severn Trent approved contractors with road and street works accreditation for all types of indirect/direct foul and storm mains connections within private ground or highways. All types of drainage, protecting existing services.

Main foul and storm connections
Engineers and contractors on construction site, following the progress of bridge and road infrastructure development. Two experts on construction platform in reflective wear with hardhats discussing project phases and successful previous developments. Image taken with Nikon D800 and 85mm lens, developed from RAW in XXXL size. Location: Central Europe, Europe. Copy space on right side of this image

Vehicle access


Streetworks accredited for domestic dropped kerbs, heavy duty commercial, industrial and agricultural accesses with trief HGV kerbs. Full local authority permitting process assistance.

Vehicle access
Engineers and contractors on construction site, following the progress of bridge and road infrastructure development. Two experts on construction platform in reflective wear with hardhats discussing project phases and successful previous developments. Image taken with Nikon D800 and 85mm lens, developed from RAW in XXXL size. Location: Central Europe, Europe. Copy space on right side of this image

Our accreditations and associations include: 


  • Alcumus Safe Contractor
  • CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme
  • CPCS - Construction Plant Competence Scheme
  • IPAF - International Powered Access Federation
  • PASMA - Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufactures Association

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