Oxford Direct Services undertakes the highway maintenance of side roads in Oxford under an agreement with Oxfordshire County Council. Being responsible for the maintenance of 1,315 streets and tow paths in Oxford with a total length of 320km (199miles), you can rest assured that our experience and knowledge of highways services is second to none.
The Highways Service has a proven 25 year track record of delivering superior quality services within time and budget. As well as improving and maintaining our own environment, we provide these services to Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford Universities and Colleges, local hospitals and other organisations within Oxfordshire.
Our permanently employed local staff have a wealth of experience and are highly skilled in their respective fields. Staff are all trained to NRSWA (New Roads and Streetworks Act) standards and frequently undertake operational, technical and safety training ensuring our expertly skilled staff are able to offer a first class service every time.
Services Offered
You can be confident that Oxford Direct Services can provide all your highway services requirements.
Our dedicated team are here to discuss all of the options available to you.
Sign Manufacturing and Installation
Our sign shop can meet all of your manufacturing and installation needs, including the manufacture of shop signage and fascias, advertising boards, notices and banners, vehicle graphics and signage for use on private land.
Road Marking & Line Painting Services
Whether it's to smarten up the office grounds to give a good impression, mark out spaces efficiently to provide the best use of space or to ensure you are complying with the latest DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) requirements we can provide all your road marking and line painting requirements.
Services available include car park markings (new or renovation work), playground markings, road traffic markings, safety markings, and yellow and white line painting.
Jetter Services
Our comprehensive jetter service is available to residential and commercial properties for drain, gully and cesspit emptying and CCTV surveys of drainage systems.
| Service |
Hours of Operation |
Cost |
| Blocked Drains |
Normal Working Hours
Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm. Friday 7.30am to 3pm
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£84 per hour (incl VAT)
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Out of Hours
Monday to Thursday from 3.30pm onwards. Friday 3pm onwards
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£120 per hour (incl VAT)
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Septic Tank/ Cess Pit
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Undertaken within normal working hours only |
Non-Industrial Activity £94 per hour (no VAT on domestic properties)
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Industrial Activity £119 per hour (incl VAT)
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| CCTV Survey |
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£120 per hour (incl VAT)
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Winter Maintenance Services
Our range of specialist services can make the journey through winter much smoother and meet all your possible needs.
We can offer pre-salting and gritting of access routes, car parks and footpaths and snow clearance activities.
General Civil Engineering Works
The extensive range of plant and equipment within our fleet ensures that we are able to undertake a broad range of highway and civil engineering work, tailoring our services to the needs of our customers, whilst providing business continuity.
We are covered by Public Liability Insurance up to the value of £10million to enable us to carry out works on the highway.
The services we carry out include footway and carriageway repairs and re-surfacing, construction of new roads and access roads, footpaths, car parks, cycle tracks, walkways, pedestrian crossings, sewer connections and vehicle access crossings.
We also offer:
Testimonial:
"We've used the services of Oxford Direct Services Signs and Lines team for a number of years and they’re always professional, reliable and adaptable. An excellent service."
Ed Wigzell, Oxford University Estates Directorate
"Oxfordshire County Council’s Highways & Transport Department has been employing Oxford Direct Services for various projects within the city and they have consistently demonstrated a competitive quotation with a quick turn around.
Oxford Direct Services' crews produce an impressive and effective end result and operate with a minimum of supervision. I have always found the workforce and supervisors to be extremely helpful and professional with a broad knowledge of operational procedures. All the works are executed to a very high standard and are in compliance with the current Health and Safety Regulations but still balance the needs of the public and businesses within the area.
Oxford Direct Services continue to impress me with their professional easy to approach manner and the willingness to go the extra distance in limiting disruption during the works. It has been a pleasure in dealing with Oxford Direct Services and I hope Oxfordshire County Council can continue to build upon this co-ordinated working approach in the future."
Ian O'Connell, Highways & Transport, Oxfordshire County Council
Page last reviewed 21 February 2012
