We’ve grown sustainably since our inception in 2004, bringing our expertise to a wide range of sectors and establishing a presence throughout the UK. The success of our self-delivery model has ensured that Toppesfield’s growth has been accompanied by exceptional quality control at every stage, setting a new standard for our customers.
Take a look at the key milestones in our company history and follow our journey to becoming the UK’s largest independent surfacing contractor.
2004
- Toppesfield established
- First job completed
2005
- First plant purchased
- First gang employed
2006
- Northfleet depot opened
- Hadleigh office opened
- First high-profile job – Wembley stadium
2007
- Expanded to eight gangs
2008
- Carried out works at the Olympic Park stadium
2009
- The Sunday Times/Virgin Fast Track Top 100 awards
2010
- NHSS16 (Highways Agency Sector Scheme 16)
- First projects completed in the defence sector
- Expanded to twelve gangs
2011
- First job completed on the Highways England network
2012
- First major surfacing schemes completed on the Highways England network –M4, M3, M25, M27
- First major works completed on the runway at Gatwick Airport
2013
- Highways Agency Area 2 Asset Support Contract (ASC)
- Hatfield depot opened
2014
- First project over £10m completed
- Achieved ISO18001
- Started M25 contract
2015
- First recycled material manufacture and design
- The Sunday Times/Virgin Fast Track Top 100 awards
- Head office in Ipswich opened
- London office opened
- Runway project on the Ascension Islands completed
2016
- Toppesfield Midlands & North division established
2017
- Derby office opened
- Start of alliance with FM Conway
2018
- Purchase of land in Derby, establishing a permanent office and operating depot for our Midlands and North region.
- Investment in plant – Extender Chipper
2019
- Investment in plant – Integrated Paver
2020
- Investment in plant – Road Widener. The first in the UK
2021
- Matthew Pryor becomes Chairman
- Bill Pryor becomes Managing Director
- Birmingham recycling yard and operational depot opened
- Toppesfield and FM Conway alliance strengthens
- ToppBase launches
- Investment in plant – Planers to support ToppBase launch
Contact Toppesfield
Call 01473 829129 or email estimating@toppesfield.com to speak to a member of our team about our history and discover how you could play a role in our future. We’re always happy to answer any questions.
