Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Construction Services Yorkshire
Established in 1971, Hobson & Porter has become a cornerstone of the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction sectors. Our expertise spans new builds, refurbishments, and management contracting across industrial, educational, residential, commercial, health, and public service projects. With ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations, we prioritise quality management and environmental responsibility. Our collaborative approach has fostered long-term relationships with public and private clients, delivering 90% repeat business. As a family-owned business now led by Peter Hobson's daughters and sons-in-law, we maintain core values of quality, honesty, and service.Our 160-strong team operates a sustainable supply chain, enabling delivery of complex projects valued at over 35 million annually. We reinvest profits to maintain financial independence while focusing on social value creation through community-focused developments. Our BIM-verified processes and CHAS accreditation demonstrate commitment to safety and technical excellence. With headquarters in Hull and a 50-year regional legacy, we combine local knowledge with national standards to shape skylines that support regional growth.
Services
Commercial Construction
Residential Development
Education Facilities
Healthcare Construction
Industrial Projects
Public Sector Refurbishment
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- 50+ years' regional construction expertise
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited systems
- Established local supply chain network
- 90% client retention rate through reliability
- BIM-verified design and construction processes
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- SafeContractor
- BSI
What people say
Reliable delivery
Quality craftsmanship
Long-term partnerships
Regional expertise
Sustainable practices
Services
Commercial Construction
We deliver bespoke commercial developments including offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. Our BIM-verified processes ensure precision in projects ranging from small extensions to large-scale headquarters. Clients benefit from our 50-year regional expertise and established supply chain partnerships.
Education Facilities
Specialising in educational infrastructure, we construct and refurbish schools, colleges, and training centres. Recent projects include Norton Community Primary School's satellite building and Riseholme Showground's educational facilities. Our work supports modern learning environments while maintaining safety and accessibility standards.
Healthcare Construction
We create purpose-built healthcare facilities including care homes and medical centres. The Beverley Parklands Care Home project demonstrates our capability in delivering complex healthcare environments with specialist dementia care units, meeting strict regulatory requirements.
Public Sector Refurbishment
Our public sector work includes leisure centres, libraries, and civic buildings. Projects like Haltemprice Leisure Centre's 6m refurbishment showcase our ability to modernise infrastructure while maintaining public access and minimising disruption.
Industrial Projects
We construct and upgrade industrial facilities including distribution centres and manufacturing plants. The DPD Distribution Ozone Business Park project demonstrates our capability in delivering logistics-focused developments that combine functionality with environmental considerations.
People
Peter Hobson
Chairman
Founder of Hobson & Porter with over 50 years' industry experience. Established the company's core values of quality, honesty, and service. Still actively involved in strategic direction despite stepping back from daily operations.
Jacquie Hobson
Director
Daughter of founder Peter Hobson. Part of the board since 2016, focusing on business strategy and client relations. Brings extensive management experience to maintain the company's growth trajectory.
Julie Hobson
Director
Board member since 2016 with responsibility for operational oversight. Combines family heritage with modern management practices to ensure continued success in competitive construction markets.
Questions
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector projects throughout Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Are you ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management.
How long have you operated in the region?
Since 1971, providing over 50 years of continuous service to Yorkshire and Lincolnshire's built environment.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are CHAS, SafeContractor, and BIM-verified accredited with full ISO 9001 and 14001 certification.
Reviews (2)
Charlie Walsh
Mar 21, 2018
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Hobson & Porter is such a brilliant company, we all work as a great team together, everyone there are amazing, so good to get along with, it’s so nice to learn new skills when working on the sites and I don’t just call everyone at Hobson & Porter my friends I call them my family
Alex Lockwood
Feb 20, 2015
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Had work done on outside of house still waiting for work to be complete keep getting promises then don't bother calling back
1 issue which is a big one is the window sill joiners they stick out over half a inch and when you walk past them the snap off as the gardens don't have much room now thanks to you moving the walls back in my property so it leaves nice sharp edges you finishing foreman blamed council and said nothing you can do trust me when one of us gets injured we will be speaking to solicitors about this
1 issue which is a big one is the window sill joiners they stick out over half a inch and when you walk past them the snap off as the gardens don't have much room now thanks to you moving the walls back in my property so it leaves nice sharp edges you finishing foreman blamed council and said nothing you can do trust me when one of us gets injured we will be speaking to solicitors about this
