Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Civil Engineering Solutions in Manchester
Established in 1986, James Callaghan & Sons & Co Ltd is a family-owned civil engineering contractor serving the North West of England. Our family ethos underpins every project, combining trust, openness, and a passion for construction excellence. With decades of experience, we deliver tailored solutions across surfacing, car park construction, playgrounds, and groundwork projects for sectors including healthcare, education, and commercial clients. Our in-house team of skilled operatives and director-level contract managers ensures every project meets exacting standards of quality, timeliness, and budgetary control. We prioritise long-term relationships with repeat clients while welcoming new partnerships to bring innovative ideas to life.Sustainability and SUDS compliance feature prominently in our work, reflecting our commitment to environmentally responsible practices. From minor repairs to large-scale developments, we manage every detailfrom design and materials to logistics and site organisationwhile maintaining minimal disruption to clients' operations. Our reputation for professionalism is evidenced by longstanding collaborations with NHS Trusts, universities, and blue-chip companies. We remain rooted in our founding principles of reliability, competitive pricing, and exceptional service delivery.
Services
Asphalt Surfacing
Resin Surfacing
Car Park Construction
Playground Design
Groundworks
SUDS Compliance
DDA Accessibility
Drainage Installation
Tree Pit Construction
Highway Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We combine 38 years of family-led expertise with modern construction techniques.
- Our director-supervised teams deliver projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
- We offer end-to-end project management from design to completion.
- Our SUDS-compliant surfacing solutions prioritise environmental responsibility.
- We maintain long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts and blue-chip companies.
What people say
Professional and personable
Excellent service
Speed of progress
Minimal disruption
First-class work
Services
Asphalt Surfacing
We provide comprehensive asphalt surfacing solutions, from pothole repairs to highway construction. Our team uses materials from trusted suppliers, including 6mm bituminous limestone and 10mm Stone Mastic Asphalt. We offer SUDS-compliant porous systems and coloured finishes for bespoke requirements. Clients benefit from our reactive repair service and full project management capabilities.
Car Park Construction
Our full design-and-build car park services include site surveys, drainage, lighting, and DDA-compliant accessibility features. We specialise in SUDS-compliant surfaces and have completed major projects for NHS hospitals and commercial clients. Recent work includes a 5-month car park construction at North Manchester General Hospital delivered ahead of schedule.
Resin Surfacing
We install resin-bound surfacing systems suitable for private drives, footpaths, and tree pits. Our permeable solutions meet SUDS regulations while offering aesthetic appeal through varied aggregate colours. Projects include a 15,000 resin driveway for a modern property in Alderley Edge with self-draining functionality.
Groundworks
Our groundwork capabilities include foundations, drainage installations, and structural slabs. We've completed 25,000+ groundworks packages for new-build houses and utility projects. Our adaptable approach covers bulk excavations to fencing installations, managed by experienced contract supervisors.
Playground Design
We design and build playgrounds with safety-compliant surfacing solutions. Recent projects include DDA-accessible outdoor teaching areas for schools. Our services range from resurfacing existing play areas to complete new installations, incorporating sustainable drainage systems where required.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across healthcare, education, commercial, and domestic sectors with particular expertise in NHS and university projects.
Are your surfacing solutions environmentally responsible?
Yes, we offer SUDS-compliant permeable paving systems and prioritise sustainable practices in all projects.
Do you handle large-scale car park projects?
Yes, we recently completed a major NHS hospital car park ahead of schedule using director-supervised teams.
Can you manage projects from start to finish?
We provide full project management including design, materials, logistics, and compliance documentation.
Are your staff DBS checked?
All employees undergo DBS checks, particularly for school and healthcare facility projects.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, our reactive team handles urgent pothole and surfacing repairs with short-notice callouts.
