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Safe, on-programme highways work depends on well planned vegetation clearance, access creation and strict traffic management. Great Oaks delivers highways site clearance for local authorities, principal contractors and utilities across the North West, sequencing works to minimise disruption to road users and keep inspections smooth.
We are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor with Constructionline Gold, Once For All SSIP and ROSPA membership. Operatives are NPTC qualified, fully insured and used to working around the public, live sites and traffic.
| Typical need | Setting | Our method | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verge and embankment clearance | A and B roads, dual carriageways, roundabouts | Phased works with traffic management, mechanised flails, chainsaw teams, brash processing | Clear, compliant verges with tidy finish and photo record |
| Sightline and sign clearance | Junctions, crossings, signage clusters | Targeted reductions and removals to spec, checks for nesting and ecology | Restored visibility and safer approaches |
| Access creation for highways schemes | Compounds, lay-bys, haul routes | Access planning, tree and scrub clearance, stump grinding, surfacing prep | Ready access with fewer hold points |
| Works near live utilities | Overhead lines, buried services, cabinets | Service searches, CAT & Genny, safe systems of work | Reduced service-strike risk and cleaner audits |
Vegetation and tree clearance on verges, roundabouts, embankments and central reservations
Sightline improvements and sign clearance to the agreed specification
Access routes for compounds, lay-bys and traffic management setups
Stump treatment or grinding where ongoing maintenance is needed
Arisings management with licensed carriers and correct EWC codes, with records for your audit trail
Plan: Brief, maps and constraints confirmed. Traffic management booked to suit lane closures or off-peak windows. Where services are present, we verify records, mark tolerance zones and agree method and sequence.
Mobilise: Mechanised flails for scale, pedestrian flails and saw teams for sensitive areas, with crews and plant arriving in the right order.
Execute: Works follow RAMS and current guidance, with nesting-season checks and ecological controls.
Handover: Waste notes, photos and a short completion record. Where required, we propose the next maintenance cycle.
Get in touch with Great Oaks today. We’re happy to answer any questions relating to arboriculture or grounds maintenance, or provide further info about our chainsaw courses.
Accredited contractor with audited systems and experienced supervisors
Proven capability near live utilities and roadside constraints
Local teams for responsive mobilisation across the region
Clear evidence packs that meet client and auditor expectations
Great Oaks is based in Preston. Our services are available across the North West, including:
Lancashire
Greater Manchester
Merseyside
Cumbria
Not sure if we can come to you? Simply get in touch and we can confirm availability in your area.
Can you provide traffic management?
Yes. We schedule and coordinate traffic management so works proceed safely and within the agreed window.
How do you manage waste compliance?
Licensed carriers, accurate EWC codes and transfer or consignment notes retained for your audit trail.
Do you work near overhead lines or buried services?
Yes. We verify plans, complete on-site locating and apply safe systems of work before clearance begins.
Can you handle embankments and difficult access?
Yes. We plan access routes and select the right plant or pedestrian methods to control risk and keep the programme moving.
Call or email us today to discuss your project. Our highways site clearance service is here to keep people, networks and programmes safe.
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Careers
Climbing, grounds maintenance and utility work.Climbing, grounds and utility work.
Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor.
Last minuteAvailability
Starts Monday 19 October 2026
3 days plus 1 for assessment
£9671 place
Entry requirements: Ground Based Chainsaw Operator and Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
Book this date, Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and HarnessOr call the training office on 01772 369694
