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SKIP & EQUIPMENT HIRE FROM R THORNTON & CO LTD

You can count on the reliable services from R Thornton & Co Ltd for skip hire, construction, demolition, machine hire and more! Our services are available across Morpeth, Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields & more.

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R THORNTON & CO LTD

R Thornton & Co Ltd proudly serves Morpeth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Ponteland, Cramlington, Alnwick, Ashington, Blyth, Whitley Bay, and surrounding areas across Northumberland and the North East. If you are unsure whether we cover your location, please contact our friendly team, who will be delighted to assist.

Based in Lynefield Park, Ashington, we have been a part of the MJ Hickey Plant Hire & Contracts Ltd group of companies since 1957. We specialise in major groundwork projects: demolition, site clearance, recycled aggregates, plant hire, and skip hire.

Our company operates its waste transfer station and aggregate recycling facility, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible operations. All staff are highly trained and experienced within their specialist areas.

We provide full operational contract management in line with recognised industry standards, holding BS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System accreditation, BS EN ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems accreditation, and FORS Silver accreditation.

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CONTRACT SERVICES, SKIP & MACHINE HIRE

Specialising in major groundwork projects, demolition, site clearance, recycling, and skip hire, R. Thornton & Co. Ltd. provides comprehensive solutions for the construction industry. Established in 1957, we have built a strong reputation among our contract clients, many of whom rely on our services year after year. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and professionally managed projects ensures every job is completed to the highest standards.

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Offering a range of skip sizes, you can count on the efficient and professional skip hire services from R Thornton & Co Ltd. Skips ranging from 4 - 40 yards available for domestic, commercial or industrial hire, providing waste solutions for all! We also have our own waste transfer station and aggregate recycling facility. R Thornton have a fleet of skip wagons for delivering and collecting “open loading” and “roll-on roll-off” general waste skips.

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Our contract services fall within a number of construction-related industries such as: demolition, material bulk road haulage, earthworks, civil engineering, sea defence and much more! We ensure our clients receive bespoke solutions and tailor each of our jobs to meet individual requirements. We also have a range of equipment for hire, from tipper wagons and road sweepers to mobile crushers and excavators.

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CONTACT THE TEAM TODAY

Got a query about one of our services? Looking to hire our qualified team or our high quality equipment? Give us a call today on 01670 860335 or complete our contact form and we will be in touch.

Monday - Friday: 7am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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WHY CHOOSE R THORNTON & CO LTD?

WELL ESTABLISHED

Est 1957

COMPETITIVE PRICES

High quality results

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Over 65 years in the industry

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CONTACT THE TEAM

Interested in our services? You can either give us a call on 01670 860335 or use our contact form below and one of our team will be in touch at their earliest convenience.

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R. THORNTON & CO. LTD, registered as a limited company in England and Wales *or Scotland under company number: 02745517.

Registered Company Address: Lynefield Park, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9YH.

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