WELCOME TO S.E.L. CLARKE
Established 1972
Celebrating 50 Years of Service – 24th May 2022
For over 50 years, S.E.L. Clarke has been recognised for delivering high-quality, professional services across the construction industry.
Based in Bideford, North Devon, we are a family-run business providing civil engineering and plant hire services throughout the South West of England, alongside nationwide demolition and asbestos removal solutions.
Our civil engineering and groundwork services cover a broad range of capabilities, including deep excavations, substructure works, and drainage systems. We also provide both operated and self-drive plant hire, with a fleet ranging from 1.6 to 29-tonne tracked excavators, 25-tonne dump trucks, wheeled excavators and bulldozers.
We offer comprehensive demolition and asbestos removal services, including pre-demolition asbestos surveys and the safe demolition of all types of structures in compliance with current regulations.
Our clients include members of the Major Contractors Group (MCG), regional construction firms, and private individuals.
At S.E.L. Clarke, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your project and provide a competitive quotation tailored to your needs.
Featured Projects
We are a trusted civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning a wide range of sectors. Our projects include:
- Residential developments for private clients and national developers
- Public sector works including schools, colleges, hospitals, and care centres
- Infrastructure and utilities, from highways drainage and services to waste transfer stations and sewage treatment plants
- Specialist projects such as solar farms, community centres, and GCHQ-secured facilities
- Marine works, including coastal and river engineering
In addition to our civil engineering capabilities, we provide comprehensive demolition services, including:
- Pre-demolition asbestos surveys and safe asbestos removal
- Demolition of all structure types, from industrial to residential
- Tank decommissioning and environmental management
- On-site mobile crushing for sustainable material reuse
We manage projects of all sizes, ranging from minor works (£1,000–£100,000) to major contracts exceeding £5 million.
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Plant List
We offer a comprehensive selection of high-quality plant machinery available for both self-drive and operated hire. Our fleet includes a wide variety of equipment to suit all types of construction and earthmoving projects.
Our plant range features:
- Tracked excavators (various sizes)
- 25-tonne dump trucks
- Crawler dozers
- Wheeled excavators
- Telehandlers (with forks and buckets)
- Hydraulic attachments including rock breakers, concrete munchers, and steel shears
Whether you’re undertaking demolition, earthworks, or material handling, we’re here to help you choose the most suitable equipment for the job.
