Expertise That Makes the Difference
Every building is different, and so is every client we work with. That’s why our Property Services team brings real, hands-on expertise to every project, whether it’s a refurbishment, an extension, structural alterations, a new build or decarbonisation works. We work with public and private sector clients across the North West and Midlands, and we take the time to understand what matters to them. Our people know buildings inside out, so we can spot problems early, find practical solutions and create spaces that truly work for the people who use them. As a family business since 1897, we’ve always believed that building relationships is just as important as building buildings, and that’s what we bring to every project, big or small.
Refurbishment, extensions and structural alterations
Transforming Existing Buildings
Lots of the buildings our clients rely on were built for a different time. Today they might need more space, a new layout or an upgrade to modern standards, and starting again usually isn’t an option.
That’s where our Property Services team comes in. We love breathing new life into existing buildings, with expertise in:
- Full and partial refurbishments
- Extensions, including new wings and additional floors
- Remodelling and reconfiguring spaces
- Structural alterations, such as opening up floor plans and installing new steelwork
Before any work starts, we take the time to properly survey and investigate the building, so we know exactly what’s behind the walls. That means fewer surprises, more accurate costs and a smoother project for everyone. Working hand in hand with designers and structural engineers, we find practical solutions that bring old and new together, giving buildings a longer life and making them work for the people who use them.
Decarbonisation and retrofit
Delivering a Low-Carbon Future
Net zero targets, rising energy costs and ageing building stock mean that decarbonisation is now a priority for almost every client we work with. The challenge is knowing where to start and how to deliver meaningful improvements within the funding available.
Our teams have the expertise to guide clients through every stage. We help assess buildings, identify the measures that will make the biggest difference and develop a programme that fits the budget and funding timescales. We deliver fabric-first improvements such as insulation, glazing and roofing, alongside low-carbon heating, solar PV, LED lighting and building controls, working with our in-house Engineering Services team for a joined-up approach. Through frameworks including NHS SBS Decarbonisation of Estates and Pagabo Decarbonisation Solutions, clients have a fast, compliant route to appointing us.
Find out more about our decarbonisation work →
Keeping buildings running while we work
Experts in Live Environments
For many of our clients, closing a building isn’t an option. Pupils still need to learn, residents still need care and emergency services still need to respond. Projects have to be delivered around the people inside them, safely and with as little disruption as possible.
This is where our experience really counts. Our teams plan every project around the building’s day-to-day operation, phasing works area by area, scheduling noisy activities out of hours or during holidays, and keeping access routes, fire escapes and services working throughout. We carry out detailed site-specific risk assessments, maintain strict segregation between work areas and occupied spaces, and keep building users informed at every stage. Our site teams are fully vetted and DBS-checked where required, and they understand the responsibility of working around children, vulnerable adults and critical services. It’s why 85% of our customers come back to us.
