GDB Civils & Utilities Ltd (GDB) is a civil engineering, construction, and maintenance company based in Dovenby, near Cockermouth, Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. We also have a site office in Bury, Lancashire, with operations across Scotland and the North West of England.
At GDB, we provide a wide range of civil engineering, construction, environmental, and maintenance services. Explore our full range of services below:
We provide a comprehensive range of civil engineering services, covering small to large-scale projects. This includes groundworks, utilities, drainage, and a variety of other civil engineering tasks, all delivered with precision and attention to detail.
As specialists in large-scale pipeline projects, we have extensive experience in pipeline infrastructure, slip lining, and temporary works. Our team has worked as both sub-contractor and principal contractor on numerous utility projects. Notably, we played a key role in the Thirlmere Link Main project for United Utilities, managing commissioning activities on the raw water aqueduct and clean water distribution mains.
We deliver full-service solutions for wastewater treatment facilities, including new installations, upgrades, and reinstatement work. Our expertise ensures that these critical infrastructure projects meet regulatory and environmental standards, while maintaining operational efficiency.
Our development services span both housing and commercial sectors, covering all aspects of groundwork, utility installation, foul and surface water drainage, as well as hard and soft landscaping. We ensure every development is completed to the highest standards.
Our team is highly experienced in environmental protection, mitigation, and reinstatement projects. We specialise in the reinstatement of green and brownfield sites, as well as habitat restoration, watercourse restoration, habitat management, and land management, ensuring minimal impact on natural environments.
We offer a range of agricultural services, including traditional dry-stone walling, stone-facing for boundary and retaining walls, and stock fencing solutions. From permanent boundary fencing to temporary easement maintenance fencing, our skilled team delivers high-quality results.
Our site maintenance services cover all aspects of ground, commercial, and property upkeep. This includes security fencing, landscaping, and general site health and safety management, ensuring sites remain secure and compliant with regulations.