Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Builder in Essex
Established in 2007, Archco Developments has built a reputation for delivering high-quality residential properties across the South East of England. Our expertise spans luxury new-build homes and the meticulous refurbishment of period properties, combining modern living standards with historical preservation. With a dedicated team possessing decades of collective experience in construction, project management, and interior design, we prioritise sustainability and community impact in every development. Our recognition in the Financial Times' Fortuna 50 as a top-performing female-led business underscores our commitment to excellence.We maintain direct control over projects from acquisition to completion, ensuring rigorous quality standards while fostering long-term relationships with clients, contractors, and local institutions. Our community-focused approach extends beyond property development, actively supporting schools and churches through site optimisation initiatives that generate essential funding for their facilities.
Services
Luxury Home Construction
Period Property Refurbishment
Land Acquisition
Community Development Projects
Property Maintenance Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in residential property development
- Our team manages projects from land acquisition to completion
- We prioritise sustainable building practices and community partnerships
- Our in-house construction and interiors expertise ensures quality control
- Recognised in the Financial Times' Fortuna 50 for business growth
Services
Luxury Home Construction
We design and construct contemporary luxury homes with sustainable features. Our developments include four-bedroom properties with garages and parking spaces, combining modern living requirements with energy-efficient solutions. Each project incorporates spacious interiors and premium finishes to meet family needs while maintaining environmental considerations.
Period Property Refurbishment
Specialist restoration of historic buildings maintains architectural integrity while upgrading modern amenities. Our team preserves England's heritage through careful renovation of period properties, ensuring structural improvements meet current living standards without compromising original design elements.
Community Development Projects
We collaborate with local institutions to maximise development potential of community sites. By working with churches and schools, we help generate essential funding for facility improvements while delivering residential projects that benefit both buyers and surrounding communities.
People
Siobhan Cook
Founder & Director
Founded Archco Developments in 2009 after a City trading career. Oversees acquisitions and project management, applying her design expertise to develop schemes from concept to completion while maintaining client relationships.
John Roberts
Construction Manager
Brings 25 years' construction experience to manage building processes. Specialises in problem-solving complex challenges, ensuring high standards across all developments while maintaining control over construction timelines and quality.
Hayley Phillips
Interiors Director & Accounts
Manages Archco's accounting and leads interior design expansion. Combines organisational expertise with creative vision to develop the interiors arm, particularly during challenging market conditions, while maintaining financial oversight.
Questions
What areas do you operate in?
We primarily work in Essex, London, and surrounding areas including Kent, Surrey and Middlesex.
What types of properties do you develop?
We specialise in luxury new-build homes, period property refurbishments, and mixed-use developments.
How do you support local communities?
We partner with churches and schools to optimise their land potential, generating funds for their facility improvements.
Can you help sell development land?
Yes, we actively acquire land and properties across our operating regions for residential development projects.
