Plant Hire & Groundworks in Cork
AOL Plant Hire provides plant hire and groundworks services across Cork City and County. Whether you need an experienced operator on site or a self-drive machine to complete your own project, we have the fleet and the expertise to get it done.
Plant Hire (Operated)
Our operated plant hire service gives you an experienced operator and a well-maintained machine for the day, week or longer. We handle the excavation, earthworks or groundworks while you focus on the rest of the project. Ideal for builders, developers and farmers who need reliable, skilled plant on site without the hassle.
Typical projects
- New build excavation
- Foundation digging
- Bulk earthworks
- Agricultural land work
- Civil and drainage contracts
- Site clearance
Self-Drive Plant Hire
Hire directly from our fleet and work at your own pace. Self-drive hire is ideal for tradespeople, farmers and landowners who are comfortable operating machinery and want the flexibility to complete the job themselves. Short and long-term hire available across Cork.
Typical projects
- Farm and agricultural work
- Landscaping and garden projects
- Small site clearance
- Drainage installation
- Access road and track work
Groundworks
From strip foundations to bulk excavation, our groundworks service covers the full scope of ground-level civil and construction work. We work across residential, commercial and agricultural projects, bringing the experience and equipment to get the job done right.
Typical projects
- Strip and pad foundations
- Bulk earthwork removal
- Sub-base preparation
- Agricultural building groundworks
- Commercial site groundworks
Site Preparation
A properly prepared site is the foundation of a successful build. We clear, level and prepare ground to the required specification — saving time, reducing risk and giving other trades the best possible start.
Typical projects
- New build site clearance
- Development site levelling
- Topsoil stripping
- Sub-base formation
- Rural site preparation
Drainage
Poor drainage causes problems for buildings, land and infrastructure. We install French drains, soakaways and surface water management systems for residential, agricultural and commercial clients across Cork.
Typical projects
- Land and field drainage
- Soakaway installation
- Surface water channels
- Perimeter drainage
- Agricultural drainage schemes
Civil Works
We carry out general civil works across Cork City and County — from stone spreading and road formation to site tracks and access routes. If the project involves ground, we can help.
Typical projects
- Farm road and track formation
- Stone spreading and hardcore
- Access road construction
- Site road formation
- Hardcore and sub-base supply and spread