Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Construction Services in Blythe Bridge
Established in 1920, Fords of Blythe Bridge has built a reputation as a family-owned construction company combining traditional craftsmanship with modern methods. Our expertise spans timber-framed buildings, public sector infrastructure, educational facilities, and commercial projects, supported by accreditations from CHAS and Constructionline. With nearly a century of experience, we prioritise client collaboration, sustainable practices, and apprenticeship programmes to deliver high-quality, durable solutions.Our team manages projects from planning to completion, ensuring a single point of contact for clients. Recognised with awards such as the LABC Building Excellence Award, we maintain a commitment to social responsibility and community investment.
Services
Timber Framed Construction
Disability Adaptations
Groundworks & Landscaping
Refurbishment & Renovation
Reactive Maintenance
Windows & Doors
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1920 with nearly a century of industry experience
- Combine modern methods with traditional craftsmanship for durable solutions
- Award-winning public sector and educational building specialists
- Invest in workforce development through apprenticeship programmes
- Single point of contact for end-to-end project management
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Constructionline
Services
Timber Framed Construction
Our timber-framed modular buildings combine cost-effectiveness with sustainability. Using off-site manufacturing techniques, we deliver durable, energy-efficient structures up to 50% faster than traditional methods. Clients benefit from flexible designs suitable for classrooms, community spaces, or commercial units, with finishes ranging from cedar wood to brick cladding.
Disability Adaptations
We specialise in creating safe, independent living environments through tailored adaptations. Services include installing ramps, wet rooms, and widened doorways in partnership with occupational therapists. Our work meets strict accessibility standards while maintaining aesthetic integration with existing properties across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Groundworks & Landscaping
From playgrounds to car parks, our groundworks team delivers functional outdoor environments. We handle drainage systems, paving, fencing, and soft landscaping projects. Expertise extends to sensory play areas and adventure playgrounds, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and long-term durability.
Reactive Maintenance
We provide prompt response to urgent building issues for public and private sector clients. Our team addresses structural emergencies, plumbing failures, or security vulnerabilities with minimal disruption. This service ensures continuity for critical facilities like schools and emergency service buildings.
Heritage Refurbishment
Specialist restoration of listed buildings and heritage sites using traditional techniques. Our craftsmen have worked on medieval carpentry projects and World War-era structures, preserving historical integrity while meeting modern functionality requirements for clients like English Heritage.
Questions
What construction services do you specialise in?
We specialise in timber-framed buildings, disability adaptations, groundworks, heritage refurbishments, and public sector projects. Our services cover the full construction lifecycle from planning to completion.
How long has your company been operating?
Fords of Blythe Bridge has been family-owned and operated since 1920, providing construction solutions for over a century with generational expertise.
Which areas do you cover?
We primarily serve the Midlands and North West regions, working with councils, educational institutions, and commercial clients across these areas.
Are you accredited for safety standards?
Yes, we hold accreditations from CHAS and Constructionline, demonstrating our commitment to health and safety compliance in all construction projects.
Can you handle emergency building repairs?
We offer reactive maintenance services for urgent issues, ensuring timely support for structural emergencies, plumbing failures, or security-related repairs.
Do you work on heritage buildings?
Yes, our team has specialist skills in heritage masonry and joinery, with experience restoring listed buildings and historically significant structures for English Heritage.
