COOMBES Group - Leading Rail and Forestry contractorsFive divisions, one team.

COOMBES Group is comprised of five divisions with complementary capabilities.
We work closely as one team to deliver a comprehensive range of services for our clients.

For over twenty years, we have been committed to delivering excellent results for our clients, utilising innovative plant and machinery and industry-leading expertise.

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Our Services

What we do

Our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, combined with our flexibility and experience, allows us to take on diverse projects and tailor our solutions to fit the unique requirements of each project.

Arboriculture

As one of the leading contractors in tree and vegetation management, we offer a comprehensive range of arboricultural services to support the transformation and maintenance of the UK's railway infrastructure.
  • Vegetation Management
  • Ash Dieback Management
  • Tree Surveys and Inspections
  • Planting and Habitat Creation
  • Site Clearance Services
  • Fencing

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Arboriculture

Buildings & Civils

Providing design, project management and delivery of assured, cost-effective minor works, including the inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment of lineside buildings and structures, as well as providing geotechnical, earthworks, and drainage solutions.
  • Buildings and Structures
  • Geotechnical and Earthworks
  • Drainage
  • Tunnel soot removal

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Buildings & Civils

Environmental

Consisting of experienced and CIEEM-accredited ecologists, we provide a full range of environmental services with a focus on enhancing biodiversity and supporting sustainability.
  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA)
  • Protected Species Surveys
  • Habitat Management Plans
  • Invasive weeds surveys and remediation
  • Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) services
  • Habitat Creation and Enhancement
  • GIS Habitat Mapping

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Environmental

Forestry

From woodland creation to timber harvesting and marketing, we help some of the largest landowners in the south of the UK to sustainably manage their forests and woodlands.
  • Timber Harvesting and Marketing
  • Forestry and Woodland Management
  • Access and Haulage Roads
  • Ash Dieback Harvesting
  • Site Clearance
  • Planting and woodland creation
  • Ips typographus management

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Forestry

On-Track Plant

Our fleet of modern On-Track Plant assists with maintenance, renewal and emergency projects throughout the UK. We also provide a complete Plant Operating Scheme (POS) Management Service, including the hire of our POS Licence.
  • On-Track Plant (OTP) Hire
  • Plant Operators Scheme (POS) Services
  • Civils Project Support

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On-Track Plant

Our clients

Careers at COOMBES Group

Careers at COOMBES

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We're always looking for new talent, and are passionate about supporting the professional growth of our colleagues and creating a working environment where you can be yourself.

If this is something you’d like to be part of, please reach out to us, we’d love to hear from you.

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