MJ Abbott Company Profile
Founded in 1965, MJ Abbott has grown into one of the UK's largest specialist sports and water engineering contractors. The company has clients throughout the UK and Europe and has expertise in golf construction, irrigation, land drainage, waste water engineering and sports ground construction and maintenance.
The company is dedicated to quality workmanship, which is backed up by a considerable investment in people and infrastructure. This incorporates an experienced management team, highly skilled and motivated employees, a large privately owned specialist plant and machinery fleet, specialist in-house workshops for the design, manufacture and maintenance of machinery, and a trade counter supporting its diverse customer base.
Services
MJ Abbott offers a wide range of services and has worked on many small and large scale projects for golf clubs, sports organisations and house builders. Services include:
Golf Course Construction, Renovation and Bunker Remodelling
MJ Abbott offers a range of services covering all aspects of golf construction. All the work is carried out by in-house personnel and specialist machinery. Every project is overseen by project managers and a member of the senior management team. This service removes the associated problems that can arise when using numerous contractors, ensuring a smooth and hassle free project. Other services include:
- Renovation and Bunker Remodelling: This service incorporates the renovation of existing courses, greens, tees, bunker complexes and individual bunkers. Annual renovations are available.
- Land Drainage Schemes: MJ Abbott can design and install an effective drainage system as part of a golf construction project or as a stand alone project. The system will be designed to suit existing ground conditions and budgets.
- Irrigation Systems: MJ Abbott has the capability to design from scratch a suitable irrigation system, or work directly with a client's own consultant. The installation teams are also fully trained in both construction and drainage, which offers a cost effective solution where projects require phased installations.
Natural Turf and Artificial Pitch Construction and Maintenance
MJ Abbott offers a range of natural turf and artificial pitch services, these include:
- Natural Turf Pitch Construction: Natural turf pitches are required for a wide range of sports fields including football, cricket, winter sports and racecourses. The company can work on single pitch schemes through to large scale multi-facility complexes. Works include turf pitch construction, drainage, irrigation and finishing works. Also available is a complete sports ground maintenance service.
- Artificial Sports Surfaces: Working in partnership with Charles Lawrence Surfaces Ltd, MJ Abbott can offer a full natural/artificial turf solution. Large and small artificial pitch schemes can be catered for, for projects including hockey, football, rugby, athletics, tennis and multi-sports grounds.
- Sports Ground Drainage and Irrigation Systems: MJ Abbott has a large fleet of drainage machinery which has been specifically manufactured and adapted by the company's in-house engineers to achieve an efficient and clean installation for all types of ground conditions. The irrigation systems range from manual hose watering points to fully automated and computer controlled pop-up sprinkler systems.
- Maintenance and Renovation of Pitches: The company can provide on-going maintenance operations for natural turf and artificial pitches. The team of staff has experience with greenkeeping and groundsmanship, allowing MJ Abbott to offer a professional maintenance and renovation service.
Design and Installation of Drainage and Irrigation Systems
MJ Abbott designs, installs and maintains a range of drainage and irrigation systems for a variety of applications. The design services incorporate full design, costing and feasibility surveys. Services include:
- Primary Drainage Systems: Primary piped land drainage systems are part of the infrastructure for subsequent secondary systems and work by removing groundwater through a network of pipes to an outfall.
- Secondary Drainage Systems: A secondary drainage system works by intercepting surface water and conveying it quickly to lateral drains in the primary system. Typical systems include sand slitting, gravel/lytag/sand banding and ground breaking.
- Irrigation: MJ Abbott can design and install a full range of high quality irrigation systems using a full CAD design service to BTLIA standards. The systems incorporate innovative technology for water efficiency and system control. A full range of maintenance and service contracts are available.
Water and Wastewater Engineering and Sewage Treatment
MJ Abbott offers a full range of services for water and wastewater engineering and sewage treatment. By utilising a wealth of industry experience and highly qualified individuals, the company has designed a diverse range of systems for a wide range of applications. MJ Abbott offers a full turnkey service from initial designs to installation and aftercare. MJ Abbott is an NIC EIC approved contractor. Services include:
- Boreholes, wells and groundwater investigation
- Water distribution systems and water treatment
- Water storage reservoirs and tanks
- Rainwater harvesting and stormwater attenuation
- Wastewater and sewage treatment
- Pump sales and service
- Electrical services
Civil Engineering and Specialist Construction Services
MJ Abbott has a committed team of skilled individuals who can offer a range of services including:
- Groundworks: Groundwork covers a variety of applications and includes site preparation, kerbing, sub-base and surfacing works. The team also has Streetworks qualifications for carrying out works in or across public highways.
- Installation of Underground Services: By utilising specialist machinery and equipment, MJ Abbott can install a range of underground services. Equipment includes vibrating or non-tension mole ploughs, open trenching with chain trenchers, spinning wheel trenchers or excavators and for road crossings, an impact moling machine, which allows for the installation of duct for pipes or cables.
- Excavator and Plant Hire: There is a range of excavators available for hire with highly skilled operators. The excavators are fitted with Powertilt and Engcon swivel attachments for specialist ditching and shaping work. Other specialist plant machinery is available for hire upon request.
MJ Abbott prides itself on offering a wide range of services and equipment. The company has seen a steady growth over the years and has established a widely respected reputation with sports grounds and golf courses throughout the UK and Europe. The highly skilled and knowledgeable customer service team is available to assist in all aspects of design, services, installations and aftercare.
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