Since 1962, William Morfoot Ltd has been built on a foundation of expertise, innovation, and trust. Three generations of the Morfoot family have played a role in shaping its success, maintaining the integrity and high standards that have defined the business from the beginning.
Every project is unique, and so is our approach. Whether it’s agricultural land drainage, habitat creation and restoration projects, or rural infrastructure, we deliver bespoke solutions tailored to exacting standards.
With over 60 years of experience, we combine technical precision with expert project management to deliver outstanding results. From initial consultation to final execution, we work with efficiency, accuracy, and an unwavering commitment to quality—ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
At William Morfoot Ltd, we believe service matters. Attention to detail and listening to what our customers want, whilst considering each project we undertake on an individual basis, are essential pre-requisites.
Coupling these details with our long-standing experience and in-built knowledge within this specialist sector is the next stage.
Driving post war farming efficiency through improved drainage, field amalgamation and mechanisation, transforming our farmland productivity across Norfolk.
Government grants boosted both the demand and outputs on agricultural drainage work, enabling business growth and expanding services across farming communities within East Anglia.
Grant removal dramatically reduced agricultural land drain demand, prompting diversification into sportsfield & recreation projects. Essential Farm Drainage works continued for larger farms during this period.
The business continued to diversify, expanding into the utilities sector by delivering major underground cabling projects for electricity companies. Remedial drainage works associated with new gas pipeline installations also featured prominently during this period.
The company steadily began to operate significantly beyond its historical operating area in Norfolk. Working in the in the Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire Fens featured prominently and projects further afield were also undertaken including work in both Scotland and overseas in Spain.
The first large-scale wetland creation project was delivered for an environmental client. This initial success quickly paved the way for additional wetland initiatives, leading to the delivery of complex water management projects supporting major habitat creation for migratory birds.
A strong reputation had been established for delivering first-class survey plans that accurately presented topographical site information. As an early adopter of GPS technology, the business became one of the first UK companies to carry out surveys using GPS and to equip machinery with automated GPS systems. This proved to be a game-changing development, enabling far greater precision while significantly reducing delivery times.
Operations in the renewables sector began with the delivery of remedial drainage solutions for offshore wind farms, providing both design and installation services. These projects, often spanning many miles of countryside, demonstrated a growing capability to operate effectively within complex civil engineering environments alongside multiple contractors.
Work in the renewable energy sector has continued to expand, with multiple civil engineering projects delivered. A dedicated environmental division has also been established, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects for a wide range of environmental clients. Farming and agriculture remain central, with land drainage solutions provided to clients across the UK.
Our use of advanced technology, combined with decades of expertise, ensures exceptional outcomes—whether for large-scale infrastructure or complex land management projects.
From complex drainage systems to large-scale rural projects, our commitment to quality and precision ensures that every project is executed flawlessly.
Our habitat creation and restoration team is led by Chris Bielby, an experienced ecologist who has managed some of the country’s most important wetland sites. This depth of expertise means we see the world from our clients’ perspective — working in partnership to help manage risks and deliver practical results, not just follow a design.
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