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Carthy Contracting Limited

Carthy Contracting Limited

4.9(40 reviews)See reviews ↓·Leeds

About the company

Carthy Contracting Limited is a family-run business based in Leeds. The company has been established for nearly 40 years. It employs fully trained and certified staff. It has over thirty years of experience working with schools, local authorities and academy trusts in Yorkshire. Its main services include groundwork and tarmac surfacing.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Commercial clients, churches and charities in and around Leeds feature repeatedly among the projects described, with reviews covering car parks, pathways, estate groundworks and drainage schemes. Reviewers consistently praise the standard of workmanship, whether the task involves resurfacing, retaining walls, structural improvements or connecting drainage. Several buyers describe the team as knowledgeable and quick to offer practical advice, naming John and Dave Carthy specifically for their guidance. A recurring point is that quotations are honoured, even when a project is delayed for months while permissions and funding are arranged, and that pricing is presented clearly from the outset.

Communication is mentioned often, both during initial consultations and through to completion, with updates from the office and on site described as straightforward. Punctuality and organisation also come up, including work finished ahead of schedule and jobs carried out around a client's restricted operating window. Tidiness and care on site are noted, as is the ability to adapt when circumstances change mid-project. Long-standing relationships are common, with one customer reporting more than a decade of continuous use across tarmacking, groundworks and finishing works. Drainage repairs and civil engineering tasks at commercial premises are among the specific jobs highlighted.

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Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo
Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo
Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo
Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo
Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo
Carthy Contracting Limited — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Barry Morton20 January 2026

They made an excellent job. The job was to repair a damaged section of our carpark, which they did but they then cut out and repaired all the potholes in our access road.

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Matthew Skelton24 October 2025

Great work from the Carthy crew. They made useful suggestions and got the job done ahead of time. Good Comms from head office, too. Recommended.

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T Dunderdale10 November 2024

We have had the pleasure of working with Carthy Contracting Ltd on several groundswork projects across our estate, and their service has consistently met our expectations. Their team always provides a high standard of workmanship. From initial consultations to project completion, they demonstrate clear communication, and their ability to adapt to changes during the course of work has been valuable. We have always been satisfied with the timely delivery of their projects. We appreciate their dedication to minimising disruption to daily operations, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently.

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Dev S23 October 2024

Great company to work with and highly recommend! Carthy contracting completed our project in a timely and professional manner. We look forward to working again with the team in the future.

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jamie giles23 October 2024

Carthy were contracted to complete some tarmacking works at one of our sites. The works were logistically tricky as we only had a short window when we could allow downtime. This was not a problem for Carthy's and they worked around our schedule and without fuss. I would 100% recommend this company and will be approaching them again when we need anymore works completing.

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PAOLO RONCO23 October 2024

We recently hired Carthy Contracting to carry out extensive civil work at our car rental site in Leeds, and we are absolutely delighted with the results. The entire process, from the initial consultation to the completion of the project, was seamless and professional. The team handled everything, including site preparation, drainage systems and structural improvements, with expertise and attention to detail. Communication was excellent throughout, with regular updates on progress, timelines, and any adjustments. Our car rental site now looks more professional and operates more efficiently thanks to their hard work. We highly recommend Carthy!

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James23 October 2024

Carthy contracting have worked with us for several years now, and have always delivered a 1st class service for groundworks and tarmac laying (commercial contracts). Delivering on time and to prices quoted. Can highly recommend.

Groundworks & excavation in Leeds compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 7 businesses in this category in Leeds are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Carthy Contracting Limited (this page)★ 4,940No
2Evolve Construction Services★ 4,929No
3NGM Groundworks Ltd★ 4,819Yes
4JAW Groundworks Specialists★ 5,05Yes
5Leeds Digger Hire Excavations & Groundworks★ 4,01Yes
Contact
+441132869908www.carthygroundwork.co.ukTrading Estate, Unit 8B Astley Ln, Astley Way, Swillington, Leeds LS26 8XT
Working hours
Monday09:00–15:00
Tuesday09:00–15:00
Wednesday09:00–15:00
Thursday09:00–15:00
Friday09:00–15:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed