Site Husbandry & Clearance
Hummerston Engineering Ltd
Groundworks Done Properly
Civils & Groundworks | Site Husbandry & Clearance | Pre-Construction Surveys & Reporting | CP Services (Permits & Supervision) | Site Mobilisation & Demobilisation | Electrical & Instrumentation
What We Do
Site Husbandry & Clearance Done Properly in Hertfordshire
We clear, strip and maintain sites so the main works can run clean and safe. Vegetation, debris, fencing and welfare upkeep, all handled. A tidy site is a safe site and it keeps the programme moving.
Why choose Hummerston as your Groundworks Contractor Hertfordshire
Utility-approved civils and groundworks since the early 2000s
Hummerston Engineering has been a trusted Groundworks Contractor Hertfordshire for 20+ years. We hold Achilles UVDB, SafeContractor and EUSR qualifications required for utility-sector contracts. Based in Buntingford and led by Chris. Call 01763 788802.
Five-Star Reviews
Utility and commercial clients rate us for clean, compliant sites, smooth sign-off and groundworks delivered exactly to spec from mobilisation to completion.
Reliable Timelines
We mobilise on time and work to the project programme. Site clearance, civils and fencing across Hertfordshire are delivered to schedule with no surprises at handover.
Clear Communication
Chris and the team keep project managers updated throughout. You always know where the works stand and what is happening next on site.
1 Point of Contact
One point of contact from mobilisation to demobilisation. You deal with the same team who manage the works and the paperwork.
Customer reviews
What Hertfordshire clients say
Utility and commercial clients across Hertfordshire and the East of England rate us highly for reliable, compliant groundworks.
★★★★★
“Hummerston managed groundworks on our utility project from mobilisation through to completion. Site was left clean and compliant, no issues with sign-off.”
★★★★★
“Reliable team for civils work. They handled site clearance and fencing exactly to spec and kept us updated throughout.”
★★★★★
“Used Hummerston for electrical and instrumentation installation on a commercial site. Engineers were thorough and everything was tested and commissioned properly.”
About Hummerston Engineering Ltd
Site Husbandry & Clearance
Hummerston Engineering is a Groundworks Contractor Hertfordshire based in Buntingford with 20+ years of experience and a team of 10. We hold Achilles UVDB, SafeContractor and EUSR qualifications, which are requirements for utility-sector groundworks contracts. We cover Hertfordshire and the East of England on water treatment, energy and commercial construction projects.
Chris runs the works personally and keeps a close eye on compliance and quality. He makes sure sites are managed properly from mobilisation to sign-off, with the paperwork and standards utility clients expect.
Achilles UVDB
Our 10-strong team turns up ready and works to spec every time. Utility and commercial clients trust us for clean, compliant sites and no issues at sign-off.
SafeContractor
We work to SafeContractor and EUSR standards with full RAMS and safe systems of work. Fully insured and audited, which is why utility clients keep us on their supply chain.
EUSR Qualified
With 20+ years of groundworks experience and EUSR qualified engineers, our team handles civils, site clearance and electrical and instrumentation work to utility-sector standards.
20+ Years Experience
We mobilise quickly, manage the works tightly and demobilise leaving a clean, compliant site. Programmes are met without disruption to wider site activity.
Clearance Around Hertfordshire's Rural and Protected Sites
A lot of Hertfordshire utility and infrastructure work sits in or near countryside, with hedgerows, watercourses and trees that carry legal protection. Hedge and tree work has to dodge the bird nesting season, and TPOs are common around the older villages. We check the constraints before clearing so the job doesn't stall over an ecology or planning issue. Waste gets removed under proper duty of care.
Over 20 years we've cleared and maintained sites for water, energy and commercial clients across the county. Chris knows what inspectors and principal contractors expect from a well-kept site. Tidy, safe and ready when the next trade arrives.
Work We're proud of
Project Gallery
Take a look at some of our recent scaffolding projects across commercial, residential, and industrial sites.
Common questions
Questions about Site Husbandry & Clearance in Hertfordshire
Answers to the questions we are asked most.
How much does site clearance cost in Hertfordshire?
Small clearances might run a few hundred pounds, while large overgrown or waste-heavy sites cost more once muck away and disposal are factored in. Ongoing husbandry is usually priced as part of the wider contract. We quote after a look at the site.
Do you charge a call-out fee for site clearance in Hertfordshire?
No call-out fee. We'll visit, assess the site and give you a price at no cost.
Do you handle ecology and protected species during clearance?
Yes. We check for nesting birds, protected species and TPOs before clearing and work around the constraints. Where a specialist ecology survey is needed, we flag it early so the programme isn't held up.
How quickly can you clear a site?
Most clearances are done in a few days to a couple of weeks depending on size and access. We give you a firm date once we've seen what's there.
Are you safe to work on live utility and construction sites?
We're SafeContractor and EUSR qualified, with Achilles UVDB registration for the utility supply chain. That means we meet the safety standards principal contractors and utility clients require.
Which areas near Hertfordshire do you cover for clearance?
From our Buntingford base we cover Royston, Hertford, Ware, Bishop's Stortford and Stevenage, plus the wider East of England. Further afield for utility contracts, just ask.