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Van Elle Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor & developer & engineer·Head office Kirkby-In-Ashfield

About from company website

Van Elle is the UK's largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor, with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. The company offers an unrivalled range of techniques and expertise, from underpinning housing and off-site modular precast solutions on highways to complex foundations in challenging urban environments. Their in-house design services and collaborative approach ensure technically excellent and cost-effective solutions tailored to project specifics.

With a track record of innovation in equipment, services, and geotechnical solutions, Van Elle focuses on improving project accuracy, quality, and sustainability. They invest significantly in advancing plant and equipment capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and project reliability. Supported by specialist subsidiaries like Strata Geotechnics, ScrewFast Foundations, Rock and Alluvium, and Albion Drilling, Van Elle provides comprehensive capabilities across the construction industry.

The company operates across three primary segments: General Piling for large-scale rotary bored, CFA, and driven piling; Specialist Piling for constrained environments and on-track rail work; and Ground Engineering Services, including housing solutions and geotechnical testing. Van Elle is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, aiming to be the leading, most trusted provider of total foundation solutions.

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Accreditations from company website

  • BDA
  • Builders Profile
  • CQMS
  • Federation of Piling Specialists
  • RISQS
  • SMAS
  • SafeContractor
  • SSIP
  • Rail Forum Member 2025/26
  • Constructionline
  • Safemark

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What does Van Elle Ltd do?

Van Elle is the UK's largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor, offering end-to-end capabilities across residential, infrastructure and construction sectors. Their listed services include Piling, Groundworks, Civil engineering, Rail infrastructure and Modular & offsite construction.

Where is Van Elle Ltd based?

Van Elle Ltd is registered at Southwell Lane Industrial Estate Southwell Lane Industrial Estate, Summit Close, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, NG17 8GJ, in East Midlands.

What areas does Van Elle Ltd cover?

Van Elle Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.

Is Van Elle Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Van Elle Ltd as active.

What accreditations does Van Elle Ltd hold?

Van Elle Ltd displays BDA, Builders Profile, CQMS, Federation of Piling Specialists, RISQS and SMAS on its website.

What sectors does Van Elle Ltd work in?

Van Elle Ltd works in Residential, Infrastructure, Commercial and Industrial.

When was Van Elle Ltd established?

Van Elle Ltd was incorporated on 1991-03-11, though the company says it has traded since 1984.

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