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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Construction Contractors in Lewes Since 1936
Established in 1936, we bring nearly nine decades of expertise to delivering construction solutions across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern methodologies to meet evolving client needs while maintaining a commitment to quality and collaboration. With ISO 9001 accreditation and a 55-strong workforce, we specialise in new build projects, refurbishments, and facilities management, operating across Sussex and beyond. Our approach prioritises proactive partnering to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and client satisfaction. 
Services
New Build Construction
Refurbishment
Building Maintenance
Facilities Management
Heritage Restoration
Design and Build Projects
Framework Agreements
Collaborative Working
Partnering Contracts
Emergency Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 90 years of construction expertise since 1936
- Our ISO 9001 accreditation ensures quality management standards
- We specialise in working within occupied premises with minimal disruption
- We provide 24/7 emergency call-out services for critical situations
- Our team collaborates closely with clients and professional teams
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- CHAS
- Constructionline
What people say
Job well done
Excellent customer service
Very professional
Great working with you
High work ethic
Services
New Build Construction
We deliver new build construction projects across residential, commercial, and public sectors. Our expertise includes educational facilities, healthcare buildings, and heritage developments. With a 55-strong team and ISO 9001 accreditation, we ensure quality through rigorous project management and adherence to modern building standards while maintaining traditional craftsmanship values.
Refurbishment
Specialising in sensitive refurbishment projects, we upgrade existing structures while preserving their character. Our work includes schools, listed buildings, and healthcare facilities. We employ detailed method statements to minimise disruption in occupied premises, combining traditional techniques with innovative solutions to meet modern requirements while maintaining historical integrity.
Facilities Management
We provide comprehensive facilities management through long-term framework agreements. Our services include planned and emergency maintenance across residential care homes, local government premises, and NHS Trusts. With 24/7 call-out availability and real-time monitoring systems, we ensure continuous operational efficiency for clients including East Sussex County Council and University of Sussex.
Heritage Restoration
Our heritage specialists restore listed buildings using traditional methods combined with modern techniques. Projects include Grade II listed properties, castles, and historic bandstands. We work closely with heritage bodies to maintain architectural integrity while implementing necessary upgrades, as demonstrated in our award-winning restoration of Southover Grange and Lewes Castle wall.
Emergency Repairs
We offer round-the-clock emergency repair services for critical building issues. Our rapid response team handles structural failures, fire damage, and weather-related emergencies. Recent projects include urgent stabilization of Lewes Castle walls following storms and emergency works for East Sussex County Council, ensuring safety and minimal operational disruption.
People
Steve King
Construction Director
With over 25 years in construction management, Steve oversees project delivery across commercial and education sectors. He specialises in complex projects within occupied premises, ensuring minimal disruption while maintaining strict health and safety standards for clients including local authorities and educational institutions.
Jason Wickenden
Operations Director
Jason leads heritage projects with expertise in historic building conservation. He has managed award-winning restorations of Grade II listed properties and public monuments, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques to preserve architectural integrity while meeting contemporary requirements.
Stuart Cooper
Project Manager
Stuart coordinates large-scale education projects, specialising in school extensions and facility upgrades. He ensures timely delivery of complex works during academic holidays, maintaining close collaboration with school management teams to create functional learning environments that meet specific educational needs.
Steve Hayman
Facilities Management Director
Steve manages long-term maintenance contracts for public sector clients. He oversees 24/7 responsive services across council properties and healthcare facilities, implementing real-time monitoring systems that provide clients with transparent cost tracking and progress updates through secure online portals.
Terry Cox
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Terry specialises in cost management for construction projects ranging from 1,000 to 3m. He provides accurate budget forecasting and financial control throughout project lifecycles, ensuring value for money while maintaining quality standards across both private and public sector contracts.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, heritage, and social housing sectors, delivering both new build and refurbishment projects.
How do you handle projects in occupied buildings?
We develop detailed method statements to minimise disruption, using phased working schedules and maintaining strict health and safety protocols in live environments.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency call-out services for urgent structural, weather-related, or safety-critical building repairs across Sussex and surrounding areas.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 quality management certification, CHAS accreditation, and are registered with Constructionline for construction industry standards compliance.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Our 55-strong team delivers projects from £1,000 to over £3m, with recent contracts including £2.7m garden centre extensions and £2m golf club developments.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through ISO 9001-certified processes, regular quality audits, and our 'Cheesmur way' approach that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques.
Reviews (1)
Clementine Quasem
May 28, 2016
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Thankyou Joshua and Tyrone for fixing our roof tiles up from Clementine & Robyn in Hailsham 8-) great job .....
