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Firm on the move as construction booms

A leading land remediation company is expanding as a result of winning more work in the booming construction sector and is relocating to a larger site in the Black country.

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Remediation consultancy Dunton Environmental, of Tamebridge Industrial Estate, Perry Barr,has secured a one-acre site at Northgate, Aldridge. The site includes 10,000 sq ft of office space, which will be refurbished, and storage yards for plant and machinery.

Chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows was appointed by Dunton to help find a suitable site that met its requirements in a location north of Birmingham.

Dunton’s expertise has been in demand in response to the high levels of activity in the construction industry.

Chris Gellion, of Dunton Environmental said: “We are delighted with the professional support we have received from Johnson Fellows.

“Property transactions can be fraught with complications and Johnson Fellows navigated us through the process allowing us to focus on our core business.”

Charles Warrack, office agency partner at Johnson Fellows, said: “We were briefed to find an ideal location for Dunton Environmental to relocate to, which would provide suitable space for the size of the operation as it is now, but also for future growth too.

“The site in Aldridge is the perfect place for the company, due to it being centrally located and providing excellent transport links. This is an exciting period for the company, as it continues to grow and expand.”

Mark Fitzpatrick, of Burley Browne which acted for the vendor, said: “I am sure the property will offer Dunton Environmental a very visible HQ property at the heart of Aldridge and I hope this will enable Dunton to continue their business expansion “

Dunton Environmental is a market leader in the design and implementation of ground and water remediation solutions for land restoration.

Its applied technologies for contaminated soil and water treatment, together with expert waste management capabilities, delivers measurable, cost and programme benefits for our clients.