Farm and Equine Construction
Muckheap Containment
When a muckheap starts to spread out it’s time to put some containment in place. We inserted steel girders and custom concrete slabs to make a neat job which will last many years.
Farm and Equine Construction
A new horse track to the gallops
Our client needed a new track which links the equine yard to the gallops. The slope had to be consistent and the surface well drained and suitable for horses. We set about grading the site and constructing the base for the track. A well draining base was applied and compacted Read more…
Conservation
Restoring chalkland flowers
Native species grow on the very thin soil which covers the chalk on the North Downs. We took special advice and soil scraped sections of a bank to create the perfect habitat for the native wild flowers to grow and not be smothered by intrusive weeds and thistles. A small Read more…
News
Newbury Show 2023
We are proud to be present at the Newbury Show on the 16th and 17th of September. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our stand (Number 145) where we will be showing the different services we provide as well as some of the machinery we use. We are Read more…
Conservation
Leaky Woody Dams
It may seem strange to be building leaky dams however they serve a purpose. Constructed in accordance with the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, Leaky woody dams slow the movement of water and help push flows onto the floodplain during floods. This increases temporary storage of flood waters within water channels and Read more…
Fencing
Upgrading of Uffington Footpath – stiles to kissing gates
We were tasked with replacing 15 wooden stiles that were no longer fit for purpose with new galvanised kissing gates for Uffington Parish Council. This is one of a series of projects that the Council have supported to improve access to footpaths in and around Uffington. Noll Countryside Services Ltd Read more…
Farm and Equine Construction
New Turnout Paddocks
New paddocks for Bolsover Bill and Jet Of Dreams at Rhonehurst, Lambourn. Built by Kieran, Joey & Connor using a combination of treated posts, metal gates and fabric fencing for flexibility and safety. Happy Horses!
Farm and Equine Construction
A new lunge pen
A lunge pen (also called round pen) where the surface and fencing has degraded is dangerous so a client engaged us to rebuild the structure and take away the waste. We started by removing the existing fencing and responsibly disposing of the waste. We saved the top dressing since this Read more…
Conservation
Constructing Woodland Paths
Creating and restoring woodland paths is a task we have undertaken for as number of clients. We start with a species survey of the area to ensure that no restricted species will be disturbed. Topsoil is removed and a base put down with edging if required. Around the edges, the Read more…
Conservation
Restoring a Water Meadow
The water courses running through a water meadow had silted up and the meadow had deteriorated. The water voles migrated away and the owner called us in to restore the meadow.We carried out a site survey to check for endangered species and then set to work restoring the water flows. Read more…