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We are a construction line registered company. Constructionline helps both the supplier and customers bypass common problems, saving everyone time, money and hassle in the process. read more about footings & foundations.
Groundworks, Footings & Foundations
There are many types of footings and foundation and differing ground conditions; we can help with the excavation. read more about footings & foundations.
Site & Factory Clearance
Need a site cleared quickly. We can provide total site clearance. no matter what the waste. read more about Site Clearance & Land Stripping.
Ponds and Lakes
We excavate areas for use as a pond or lake. read more about lake & pond excavation.
Equestrian centres & Stables
Horse schooling arenas built, footings and foundations for stables. read more about building horse schooling arenas.
Digger & Lorry hire
We own and use a selection of plant, both large and small.
read more about lorry & digger hire.
About us.
Based
in the county of Nottinghamshire, our Plant Hire company was founded in 1972 by Dave Brooks. Our plant hire, business ,based near Mansfield, 12 miles from Chesterfield has grown steadily over this time and our reputation for on time quality service has carried our plant hire company forward through almost four decades.
Our Services.
We specialise in, plant hire for groundworks, footings & foundations, ground clearance, land stripping, concrete breaking, drive ways, car parks, Stump removal, Tree clearance, Woods clearance and excavation for ponds or lakes.We have extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of the work needed to supply footings and foundations in all types of locations, environments and earth/soil types.
We are a Constructionline and CITB registered plant hire company read more
We also specialise in building horse schooling arenas for commercial livery yards and non commercial stables.We can assist with all types of groundworks, site stripping, footings and foundations. Our specialist skills, experience and access to a wide range of plant hire equipment, means we can get the job done. From a single self build to an entire housing development or small works excavations; to replace drains, sink footings for garages, extensions or out buildings.
Our Clients.
We work predominantly for; Builders, House Builders, Construction and Demolition companies, Councils and self build groups or individuals.
Our work takes us across the whole of the North East Midlands. Many of our clients come from the
Mansfield and the areas surrounding Mansfield, as well as,
Derby, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough,
Lincoln, Sutton in Ashfield, Newark, Nottingham and Alfreton.
We have spent nearly 40 years developing our plant hire company to be recognised, regionally, as a quality plant hire and groundworks and civil engineering company.
Operating on both a labour only and labour plus plant hire and materials. D.A Brooks Plant Hire own and use a selection of plant, both large and small. This plant is available to hire at competitive rates with or without an operator.
Plant Hire for Builders, DIYers, Self Build, Demolition & Construction companies. From Sole Traders, to Nationwide Companies, Councils and Individuals.
We can help..
Our Plant Hire service compliments our Groundworks services. We are highly skilled and experienced, ensuring we provide you with the most affordable and professional service possible. We have all the necessary plant equipment and vehicles, to use on a wide range of jobs in all areas of groundworks.
Groundworks can cover anything from digging footings and foundations to the installation and removal of a septic tank or drains. We specialise in Groundworks for working liveries and domestic stables.
As part of our general Groundworks facility; we can dig footings, foundations in all soil and earth types; clear drains and remove waste, muck and dirt.
Working across the East Midlands
For many years now we have worked across the North East Midlands. However, our clients have principally come from the Mansfield and the areas surrounding Mansfield, as well as, Derby, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Nottingham, Lincoln, Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough, Sutton in Ashfield, Newark and Alfreton. We are recognised, regionally, as a quality plant hire and groundworks company. Nearly 40 years of service within the plant hire and demolition sector within Mansfield & Chesterfield has given D.A Brooks a vast array of knowledge, experience and skills. We are best placed to servie our customers when they are seeking to plan foundation work, prepare for foundation work and install the actual foundations.
For many years now we have worked across the North East Midlands. However, our clients have principally come from the Mansfield and the areas surrounding Mansfield, as well as, Derby, Chesterfield, Bolsover, Nottingham, Lincoln, Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough, Sutton in Ashfield, Newark and Alfreton. We are recognised, regionally, as a quality plant hire and groundworks company. Nearly 40 years of service within the plant hire and demolition sector within Mansfield & Chesterfield has given D.A Brooks a vast array of knowledge, experience and skills. We are best placed to servie our customers when they are seeking to plan foundation work, prepare for foundation work and install the actual foundations.
- Nottinghamshire; Mansfield, Ashfields, Newark & Worksop.
- Derbyshire; Chesterfield, and the greater Chesterfield & Dronfield area Claycross, Bolsover, Alfreton & Matlock.
- Lincolnshire; Tattershal, Lincoln, Sleaford, Boston & North Kesteven.

Mansfield Plant Hire for; Nottinghamshire (Worksop & Mansfield), Derbyshire (Chesterfield, Bolsover & Claycross) & Lincolnshire.