ABOUT US

WM Walsh Surfacing Limited was founded with a vision to deliver exceptional reinstatement solutions for the construction and utilities industry that redefine the understanding of quality and excellence. Founded by Wayne & Debbie Walsh, the company grew organically and through continued development and investment into the professional service provider that we know and celebrate today.

WM Walsh Surfacing uses the years of experience of the SMT and employees within the business at all levels and disciplines to deliver the exceptional levels of service for our clients and communities. WM Walsh Surfacing has built a reputation of professionalism, customer driven focus and innovation, compounded with a culture based on wellbeing and a resounding sense of pride in what the organisation has achieved.

Our motivation is the desire to achieve, not the desire to beat others. WM Walsh is considered a specialist in excelling in service & delivery.

Working collaboratively with our clients and supply chain, aligning our core valued with that of our clients, working to support the UK Infrastructure, consumers and communities across the Southeast

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

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    Working Collaboratively With Our Customers

    In essence, creating an environment of symbiotic partnership, paving the way for long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

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    Service Differentiation & Competitive Advantage

    Focusing our efforts into operational excellence and achieving the targets of our clients and innovating in process simplification, efficiency and cost consciousnesses.


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    Sustainable Business Development & Growth

    Planning for future growth by selecting new opportunities that complement our existing commitments, adding value to our organisation and developing our offering through diversification whilst structuring our company for profitable growth.


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    Investing In The Health & Wellbeing Of Our People

    Safeguarding our culture and reputation of being a safety conscious Contractor with an exemplary record of health and safety. The health, safety and wellbeing of all people affected by our works is not a goal but a requisite outcome that we consider is the highest priority above all else.

what area do we cover?

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W M Walsh Surfacing Ltd are proud to provide top-quality solutions across the South East of England. With extensive experience in the region around London and the home counties, High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Colchester, Dover, Portsmouth and Reading.

We understand the unique needs of both residential and commercial clients. From driveways and pathways to larger-scale roadworks, our skilled team is committed to delivering exceptional results, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standards. Wherever you are in the South East, you can count on us for reliable, professional services.

OUR DEPOTS

  1. Head Office - Lancaster House, 30 St Dunstans Hill, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2UD

  2. Blunham Depot - Unit 5, The Ridgeway Business Park, Blunham, Bedfordshire, MK44 3DE

  3. Guyhirn Depot - Wisbech Fen, Guyhirn, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 4AE

  4. Colchester Depot - Crown Quarry, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7QR

  5. Harold Wood Depot - Unit 30, The Old Brickworks, Harold Wood, Essex, RM3 0JA

  6. Kings Lynn Depot - Bexwell Aerodrome, Bexwell Lane, Downham Market, PE38 9LT

  7. Wembley Depot - Great Central Way, Wembley, London, NW10 0UZ.

 

CASE STUDIES

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  • UK Power Networks – Eastern Power Networks

    October 2016 – Present

    WM Walsh Surfacing has been contracted to undertake a full turnkey reinstatement service directly for UK Power Networks on the Eastern Power Network since securing a framework position in the tender event in 2016.

    As a direct result of being awarded approximately a third of the Eastern Power Networks Geography in the tender event in 2016, WM Walsh and UK Power Networks established a long-standing Contractual relationship upon which WM Walsh have consistently delivered a full turnkey backfill, muck away & reinstatement service to exceptional standards despite often challenging circumstances.

    WM Walsh was then awarded a contract on the Eastern Power Networks framework through an open competitive tender event that commenced on the 1st October 2022 for a period of 8 Years from the commencement date.

    WM Walsh will continue to work collaboratively with UK Power Networks ensuring that we support their business in achieving its vision of being consistently recognised as the best performing operator, focused on performance and excellence in delivery.

    WM Walsh Surfacing have mobilised circa 60+ teams of varying disciplines and structure into the Eastern Power Network and undertake approximately 11,500 unique jobs per annum of varying size and complexity.

    WM Walsh currently provides the below services and activities for UK Power Networks, resourced and deployed using our in-house workforce and owned assets:

    · Backfill, Waste Disposal & Reinstatement on: Faults, Small Services & Connections (East of England)

    · Deployed resources from our depot facilities in: Wembley, Blunham, Guyhirn, Colchester, Bexwell and Harold Wood.

    · Backfill & Disposal / Muck Away

    · Heavy Lift Support

    · 24 hour / 365 days a year emergency call out services

    · Traditional and specialist surface reinstatement in all surface types

    · Supply and installation of specialist surfaces (Yorkstone, mastic, Chinese granite, tiles, imprinted concrete)

    · Application of surface treatment (Anti-skid, slurry seal, coloured tarmac finishes)

    · Undertaking all necessary ancillary activities (Road markings, box resets, kerbs, edgings, wall repairs, specialist concrete installation, foam concrete, reinforced concrete and structural low-level installation)

    · Repair of drains and ducting

    · Clearance of signing, lighting and guarding

    · Specialist jet washing service

    · Rectification of 3rd party defective reinstatement

    · In house waste recycling and aggregate supply

  • Cadent Gas Limited – East of England

    April 2021 – Present

    WM Walsh operates a full turnkey backfill and reinstatement service directly for Cadent Gas Limited in the East of England.

    WM Walsh were awarded a large proportion of the East of England geography during the competitive tender event in late 2020 which commenced in April 2021 where a full turnkey service is provided including backfill, muck away, reinstatement and site clearance.

    The collaborative work between WM Walsh and Cadent Gas ensures that Cadent can effectively maintain their assets causing the least amount of disruption possible to customers, consumers and communities.

    WM Walsh has provided this service and will continue to do so for the remainder of the Contract in this current regulatory period (RIIO-2) which runs to 2028.

    WM Walsh currently provides the below services and activities for Cadent Gas, resourced and deployed using our in-house workforce and owned assets:

    · Backfill, Waste Disposal & Reinstatement on: Leakage, Connections and Project / Mains Replacement

    · Deployed resources from our depot facilities in: Wembley, Blunham, Guyhirn, Colchester, Bexwell and Harold Wood.

    · Backfill & Disposal / Muck Away

    · Heavy Lift Support

    · 24 hour / 365 days a year emergency call out services

    · Traditional and specialist surface reinstatement in all surface types

    · Supply and installation of specialist surfaces (Yorkstone, mastic, Chinese granite, tiles, imprinted concrete)

    · Application of surface treatment (Anti-skid, slurry seal, coloured tarmac finishes)

    · Undertaking all necessary ancillary activities (Road markings, box resets, kerbs, edgings, wall repairs, specialist concrete installation, foam concrete, reinforced concrete and structural low level installation)

    · Repair of drains and ducting

    · Clearance of signing, lighting and guarding

    · Specialist jet washing service

    · Rectification of 3rd party defective reinstatement

    · In house waste recycling and aggregate supply

MEMBERSHIPS

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MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS I

W M Walsh Surfacing Ltd holds several accreditations and memberships that underscore their commitment to quality, safety, and industry best practices

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ACM registered ISO certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and UKAS Management Systems logo with crown and checkmark, number 245.
FORS Bronze award badge for Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme with gear design on blue background.
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Two Achilles UVDB certifications labeled 'Audited' and 'Qualified'

  • Description text goes hereAt W M Walsh Surfacing Ltd, safety is at the core of everything we do. We are proud to hold accreditation from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety in all our operations. This prestigious recognition reflects our proactive approach to risk management, employee training, and safe working practices, ensuring the wellbeing of our team, clients, and the communities we serve. With RoSPA accreditation, you can trust that every project we undertake is carried out with safety as a top priority."

  • Description text goes hereUKAS is the National Accreditation Body for the United Kingdom. They are appointed by government, to assess and accredit organisations that provide services including certification, testing, inspection, calibration, validation and verification.

    • ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised standard that can help your business improve the quality of its products and services.

    • ISO 14001:2015 is a globally recognised standard that supports organisations in managing their Environmental controls.

    •  ISO 45001:2018 sets out the minimum requirements for occupational health and safety management best practice.

  • FORS is a voluntary accreditation program designed to improve standards in the road transport industry.

    FORS assesses and recognises fleet performance in key areas: environmental impact, safety, and operational efficiency. The program provides a framework and sets benchmarks to help operators enhance their performance in these areas.

    FORS offers progressive levels (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) for continuous improvement and recognition.

  • As the UK’s only Trade Association representing utilities and their contractors on street works issues, Street Works UK promotes best practice, self regulation and a two-way relationship with Government and other relevant stakeholders. Street Works UK is also the utility arm of the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)), working collaboratively with roads / local authorities and national and regional governments to drive up standards of road and street works in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

  • Achilles audits and assessments empower businesses to ensure compliance with regional and global business standards across H&S, Environment, Quality, and Social Responsibility.

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