J Keane Plant Hire | Plant Hire & Groundworks Cornwall & Devon
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm DEPOTS IN TRURO AND LAUNCESTON, COVERING CORNWALL AND DEVON
Plant Hire · Groundworks · Aggregates · Haulage

The plant & groundworkscontractor Cornwall& Devon trust.

Cornish family-run plant hire and groundwork contractors with depots in Truro and Launceston. We supply premium machinery, aggregates and haulage, backed by a highly skilled groundworks team, all booked with one simple call.

10+Years on site
120+Machines available
2,000+Projects completed
Quick enquiry

We’ll call you back today

Thanks, enquiry received.

We’ll be in touch shortly to confirm details.

How did you find us? *
Recent work

Groundworks delivered for developers, authorities & private clients

Trusted by
KierCormacCornwall CouncilFox ConstructionCornwall PoolsJose & Blackler& more
Local Authority
1 / 6
NEWQUAY · FOR KIER CONSTRUCTION
Treviglas Academy

Full external works package around a new school building: attenuation tank, ACO drainage, path edging kerbs, slabbing and tarmacing, handed over ready for landscaping.

New Build
1 / 5
FRADDON · HOUSING
28 home development

Site clearance, bulk excavation, and foundation trenches for a major housing development in Cornwall.

RESIDENTIAL
1 / 4
COVERACK · WITH CORNWALL POOLS LTD
Swimming pool installation

Full groundworks package: excavation, pool structure, underground drainage, decking and landscaping, delivered in partnership with Cornwall Pools Ltd.

Healthcare
1 / 4
TRURO · ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITAL
Temporary access road

Break-out of existing surfacing, new kerb line, compacted sub-base and tarmac surfacing to a live hospital site, delivered alongside S P I Groundworks and Landscaping.

Commercial
1 / 6
CARBIS BAY · NEW BUILD
New-build groundworks

Deep excavation and crate soakaway for surface water drainage, then house foundations, a carport retaining wall and floor slab on a coastal plot.

Landscaping
1 / 6
CARHARRACK · GARDEN
Tiered sleeper garden

Sloping garden regraded into terraces with curved sleeper retaining walls, a sunken circular seating area, new lawn and planting beds.

Local Authority
1 / 4
GWITHIAN · FOR CORMAC
Footbridge installation

New timber footbridge with granite-faced abutments, retaining walls and approach paths on the coastal footpath at Gwithian Towans, delivered for Cormac.

Demolition
1 / 4
REDRUTH · DEMOLITION & CRUSHING
Warehouse demolition

Full demolition of a redundant warehouse, with concrete crushed on site into recycled aggregate for re-use and sale.

Residential
1 / 6
THREEMILESTONE · NEW BUILD
New-build house

Groundworks from footings to finish: excavation, drainage, reinforced slab and superstructure support, delivered with B Keane Building & Plastering and Jose & Blackler.

Residential
1 / 6
CHARNWOOD · PRIVATE ROAD
Estate road resurfacing

Existing road stripped back, new kerb line set, sub-base regraded and rolled, then finished in tarmac chippings along with a tidy new car park in front of the cottage.

Public sector
1 / 3
LANGARTH · FOR CORMAC
Topsoil screening, Langarth

Topsoil screened on site for the new football pitch at Langarth Garden Village, with our 14 tonne excavator and dumpers feeding the screener.

Residential
1 / 4
MINGOOSE · WATER FEATURE
Pond construction & lining

Large ornamental pond dug and profiled with a central island, banks graded, sand blinding laid and liner installed ready for filling.

Accredited & trusted

Accredited for public-sector and commercial work

The accreditations councils and main contractors look for, held and independently audited every year so your project is covered from day one.

Constructionline Gold

Gold-level pre-qualification for public-sector tenders.

SSIP

Health and safety assessed to the SSIP core criteria.

CHAS

Assessed on health, safety and compliance.

SafeHire Certified

Certified for hire safety, servicing and compliance.

HAE Member

Member, working to the industry code of practice.

RHA Member

Member for licensed, compliant haulage operations.

Established 2016

A family business built on trust & expertise.

Since 2016 our Cornish family business has kept sites across Cornwall and Devon moving, from a single driveway dig to highways schemes for Cormac and Cornwall Council. The fleet has grown, but you still deal with the same people.

Every job runs to the same standard we would expect on our own ground. We are Constructionline Gold accredited and SSIP assessed, and we own the machines, employ the operators and supply the material ourselves.

Finance available

Spread the cost with Ideal4Finance

We partner with Ideal4Finance to offer flexible funding on larger groundworks schemes. Keep your project moving and your cash flow healthy. Speak to the team about terms that suit your build.

Ask about Finance
0% APR finance available
On qualifying projects, subject to terms.
Fixed rates, no surprises
Your repayment is agreed up front and stays the same.
Buy now, pay later
Get the work booked in without waiting to save up.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Yes, we offer both self-drive and fully operated plant hire. Our operated hire includes experienced, CPCS-qualified drivers to ensure your project is completed safely, efficiently, and to high industry standards.

With depots in Truro and Launceston, we primarily serve sites right across Cornwall and Devon, while also supporting larger commercial contract work across the UK.

For self-drive hire, a valid CPCS or NPORS card is required to operate the machinery. If you do not have a qualified operator, you can select our fully operated hire service, which includes a certified driver.

Thanks to our dual depots in Truro and Launceston and our dedicated transport fleet, we offer fast turnaround times and flexible delivery options to get machinery and aggregates to your site when you need them.

Absolutely. We manage complete groundworks packages from site clearance and bulk excavation to foundation trenches, drainage installations, driveways, dropped kerbs, and specialist builds like swimming pools.

Yes, we partner with Ideal4Finance to offer flexible payment plans, including 0% finance on qualifying projects, making it easy to spread the cost of driveways, groundworks, and home improvements.

Need machinery on site this week?

Call the hire desk or request a free quote and we’ll get straight back to you.