Council & rail work

Council & rail work, day and night.

We work hand in hand with local authorities and rail contractors across Kent and South East London. From clearing soil, ballast and spoil to delivering materials and reinstating the surface, our crews keep contracts moving around the clock.

One contractor for council and rail work

Council and rail jobs come with their own demands. They need fast, reliable waste removal, the right materials on site at the right time, and crews who can work around live services and the public. We handle all of it, supporting local authorities and rail contractors across Kent, Sussex and Surrey, from Maidstone and Sevenoaks to Tunbridge Wells and Bromley. Whether it is roadworks, track maintenance, drainage or a fly-tip clear-up, our 8-wheel grab lorries turn jobs round quickly and tidily.

Much of this work has to happen outside normal hours to keep roads and railways open. That is why we offer day and night hire on our grab lorries, tippers and muck away. We clear soil, rubble, ballast and debris, deliver ballast, crushed concrete, MOT Type 1 and topsoil, then reinstate the surface to its original condition. As much as possible comes back to our licensed Tonbridge yard to be recycled rather than sent to landfill.

Why choose us for council & rail work?

Day and night crews

We work around live roads and railways, with flexible day and night hire that keeps disruption to services and the public to a minimum.

Start to finish

Grab hire, muck away, aggregate delivery and reinstatement, all from one local contractor. No need to line up several firms for one job.

Ballast and reinstatement

We supply ballast, crushed concrete, MOT Type 1 and topsoil for track foundations, sub-bases and roadworks, then make good the surface afterwards.

Responsible disposal

Everything we collect is sorted and recycled wherever we can, helping council and rail projects hit their sustainability targets and stay compliant.

Recycled, not dumped

Materials in,
spoil out, recycled.

The ballast, crushed concrete and Type 1 we deliver for sub-bases and track foundations is made from recycled material at our own licensed yard in Tonbridge. The spoil our grabs lift off site comes straight back to the same yard to be sorted, crushed and screened, then sent out again. It keeps contract costs down, keeps waste out of landfill, and keeps your project on the right side of the rules.

RecycledOn site
Less landfillSorted and reused
LicensedTonbridge yard
See our recycled aggregates

Why choose SFS Grab Hire?

We are a family-run firm with our own modern fleet and our own licensed yard, so there are no middlemen and no waiting around. Our drivers know the lanes and access routes across Kent, turn up when they say they will, and work safely alongside live services and busy public areas. We recycle as much as we can, price the job straight, and answer the phone six days a week, with a 24/7 line for the work that cannot wait.

For council and rail work in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Bromley, Maidstone and across South East London, we are the local team that keeps contracts on track. One call and we will tell you what it costs and when we can be there.

Related services

All from one local yard

Council & rail work across Kent & South East London

We cover Tonbridge and the towns around it, and travel into Sussex and Surrey for the bigger contracts. If your postcode is not listed, have a word, the chances are we are already nearby.

Good to know

Council and rail work, common questions

Do you take on council and rail contract work?

Yes. We carry out contract grab hire and muck away for council and rail projects, using our own fleet of 8-wheel grab lorries and tippers. Because we run our own lorries and licensed yard, we can keep a job moving without relying on a chain of subcontractors.

Can you handle the compliance and paperwork?

Yes. Everything we cart off goes to our licensed Tonbridge yard, and we keep the tickets and records that contract work needs. We are set up to give you the documentation you need to show where the material went and that it was handled properly.

Are you reliable enough for ongoing contracts?

We run our own modern fleet and our own yard, so we control the lorries and where the material goes. That keeps us reliable on regular and ongoing work. We answer the phone six days a week, so you can always reach us to plan loads.

What does contract grab and muck away cover?

It covers regular removal of spoil, dig-out and waste from larger or ongoing sites, plus delivery of aggregates where needed. We load by the tonne with grab lorries or tippers, depending on the site. We can tailor the schedule to how your project runs.

How do we get set up as a contract customer?

Call 01732 387151 or email info@sfsgrabhire.co.uk to talk through the project, the site locations and what you need carting or delivering. We will go over how we work and the records we provide, then come back with a clear price.

Ready when you are

Get a free, no-obligation quote.

Tell us about your council or rail contract, what needs shifting and when, and we will come straight back with a clear price, day or night.