Business Details
20 Years
experience
Expert Construction and Civil Engineering Services in Carlisle
Established in 2006 by Malcolm Kirkaldy, who brings over 30 years of expertise in groundworks, drainage, and civil engineering, Kirkaldy and Roe is a family-run business serving industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Based in Carlisle, we operate across North West England and South West Scotland as a Cumbria County Council-approved contractor. Our skilled workforce undergoes rigorous training, including CITB health and safety assessments, and holds certifications such as CSCS, CPCS, and SWQR. We maintain compliance with current legislation while deploying a fleet of plant and equipment, including tele-handlers and excavators.Our commitment to quality is evidenced by repeat business and testimonials from clients like CLS Civil Engineering Ltd and Story Contracting Ltd. We combine in-house expertise with carefully selected subcontractors for specialist tasks, ensuring high standards across projects ranging from infrastructure to new builds. Our flexibility and responsiveness have solidified our reputation as a trusted partner for complex engineering challenges.
Services
Groundworks
Drainage
Civil Engineering
Earthworks
Infrastructure
Site Preparation
Underpinning
Foundations
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and groundworks
- Cumbria County Council approved contractors
- Own fleet of plant and equipment including excavators up to 25 tonne
- Skilled workforce with CSCS, CPCS and SWQR certifications
- Proven track record with repeat business from major clients
Associations and certifications
- Cumbria County Council
- SWQR
What people say
Very professional company
Quality and service was excellent
Completed ahead of schedule
Services
Groundworks
We provide comprehensive groundwork solutions including site surveys, infrastructure development, and foundation work. Our team handles earthworks, underpinning, and site preparation for residential, commercial and public sector projects. With extensive experience and modern equipment, we ensure precise execution of infrastructure projects across North West England and South West Scotland.
Drainage
Our drainage services include sewer installation, water treatment plants, and utility connections. We work with commercial and public sector clients on complex drainage schemes, maintaining SWQR qualifications and Cumbria County Council approval. Our expertise covers septic tank systems and sewer connections for developments of all scales.
Civil Engineering
We deliver civil engineering solutions for transportation networks, utilities and public works. Our projects range from road construction to infrastructure support, combining in-house expertise with specialist subcontractors. With 30+ years' experience, we handle projects from Motherwell to Derbyshire while maintaining strict compliance standards.
Building Projects
Our building services cover new constructions and extensions for residential and commercial clients. We manage projects from initial planning to completion, including new build homes and commercial developments. Recent projects include retail units and housing developments across Cumbria and surrounding regions.
Earthworks
We undertake all aspects of earthworks including excavation, grading and soil stabilization. Our services support infrastructure projects, building developments and land remediation. With appropriate machinery and skilled operators, we complete earthworks efficiently while meeting environmental regulations and project specifications.
People
Malcolm Kirkaldy
Founder
With over 30 years' experience in civil engineering, Malcolm established Kirkaldy and Roe in 2006. He oversees operations and ensures adherence to quality standards across all projects.
Questions
What areas do you cover for construction projects?
We operate throughout Carlisle, North West England and South West Scotland.
Are you approved by local authorities?
Yes, we are Cumbria County Council approved contractors.
What types of drainage projects do you handle?
We install sewers, water treatment plants, utilities and septic tank systems.
How experienced is your team?
Our workforce has over 30 years' combined experience with industry certifications.
What equipment do you have available?
We operate excavators up to 25 tonne, tele-handlers and dumpers up to 10 tonne.
