About Allen Watson Ltd
Company History
Established in 1984, Allen Watson started working on contracts for local building firms using impact moles to install service pipes for water, gas and electricity. By 1986, with a growing client base and reputation for reliability, we were soon successfully completing major contracts including multiple duct crossings under the M1 and M25 motorways. As projects demanded larger and longer bores, the company invested in pipe ramming and auger boring equipment, along with horizontal directional drills.
Today, Allen Watson owns and operates the most extensive and diverse range of boring equipment in the UK and has successfully completed thousands of bores under railways, rivers, airports, roads and buildings, installing pipes and cable ducts from 25mmØ up to 1600mmØ.
Our Values
- Listen to customers and their requirements
- Develop solutions to meet individual projects
- Integrate CDM regulations in all activities
- Provide a highly efficient contracting service
Health and Safety
Health and safety is foremost on our minds. It is our policy to perform work in the safest practicable manner and we have an excellent safety record in the industry.
The health and safety of our employees and those likely to be affected by our operations is a serious responsibility and as a priority it ranks equally with our business objectives. Adequate resources are made available to ensure the success of this policy.
Environmental
We recognise our activities may have environmental implications and pursue a policy designed to minimise environmental damage. Operations are therefore managed and organised to reduce this as far as is reasonably practicable.
Employee Training
All our operational employees undergo a combination of external health and safety training courses together with a comprehensive in-house training programme before being permitted to operate any equipment, whether they are on site or in our workshop.
Awards
- MEB Trenchless Technology Award
Allen Watson won this prestigious award for two consecutive years for the most innovative method and successful completion of challenging projects. - Paul Schmidt Excellence in Trenchless Technology EXCELL Award
This award was given to Allen Watson for meeting the demanding project of drilling under the River Penryn in Cornwall.
Accreditations
Link-Up
Allen Watson Ltd is approved to work on Network Rail property in accordance with the Link-Up Supply Chain Services requirements.
UVDB Verify
Allen Watson Ltd is an approved trenchless supplier to the utilities market.
RoSPA
Allen Watson is committed to achieving high health and safety standards and will continue to ensure employees’ welfare is maintained. With ROSPA’s training and advice Allen Watson aims to maintain its impressive safety record.
