Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Construction Services in Staffordshire
Established in 1920, Fords of Blythe Bridge has built a legacy as a family-owned construction company dedicated to excellence in building solutions. Our expertise spans timber-framed modular construction, public sector infrastructure, educational facilities, and commercial projects, combining modern methods with traditional craftsmanship. With nearly a century of experience, we prioritise client collaboration, delivering award-winning designs that meet functional, durable, and sustainable requirements. Our commitment to quality extends to refurbishment, groundworks, and disability adaptations, supported by a skilled workforce and industry accreditations.We invest in local communities through apprenticeships and maintain rigorous health and safety standards, ensuring projects are completed to the highest professional benchmarks. Recognised for innovation, including the 2016 LABC Award for inclusive building design, we provide end-to-end services from planning to execution, serving as a single point of contact for clients across the Midlands and North West.
Services
Timber Framed Construction
Disability Adaptations
Groundworks & Landscaping
Refurbishment & Renovation
Reactive Maintenance
Windows & Doors
Heritage Work
Planned Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1920 with nearly a century of construction expertise.
- Combines modern modular methods with traditional craftsmanship for efficient builds.
- Approved contractor for public sector and social care providers across the Midlands.
- Award-winning inclusive building design, including 2016 LABC Regional Excellence winner.
- Invests in local workforce development through apprenticeship programmes.
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Constructionline
Services
Timber Framed Construction
Our timber-framed modular buildings offer sustainable, cost-effective solutions combining speed of construction with high energy efficiency. Components are manufactured off-site, reducing build time by up to 50% while maintaining durability. Ideal for educational facilities, commercial spaces, and eco-friendly developments, these structures feature flexible designs and finishes to match existing environments.
Disability Adaptations
We create safe, independent living environments through specialist adaptations for domestic and care properties. Services include installing ramps, widened doorways, accessible wet rooms, and bio bidet systems in partnership with occupational therapists. Approved by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust, our work meets strict accessibility standards for long-term usability.
Groundworks & Landscaping
From car parks to adventure playgrounds, our groundworks team delivers functional and aesthetic outdoor environments. We handle drainage, fencing, paving, and soft landscaping projects for public and private sectors. Expertise includes sensory play areas and durable surfacing solutions tailored to client requirements across the Midlands.
Refurbishment & Renovation
We revitalise existing structures through comprehensive refurbishment programmes, including heritage projects for listed buildings. Services cover structural repairs, internal upgrades, and washroom refits using skilled tradespeople. Specialised work includes medieval carpentry and conservation projects for English Heritage and Shugborough Hall.
Reactive & Planned Maintenance
Our maintenance services ensure public and private sector buildings remain in optimal condition. Reactive support addresses urgent issues, while planned programmes prevent costly repairs through scheduled inspections. Clients benefit from cost-effective, proactive management tailored to schools, councils, and housing associations.
Questions
What construction services do you specialise in?
We specialise in timber-framed buildings, disability adaptations, groundworks, refurbishments, and maintenance for public, educational, and commercial sectors.
How long has Fords of Blythe Bridge been operating?
We have been a family-owned construction company since 1920, with nearly a century of industry experience.
Are you accredited for health and safety standards?
Yes, we hold CHAS and Constructionline accreditations, ensuring compliance with rigorous health and safety protocols.
Do you work on heritage building projects?
Yes, our team has expertise in heritage masonry and joinery, including work for English Heritage and listed buildings.
Can you handle both new builds and renovations?
We provide end-to-end services for new constructions and significant refurbishments, including extensions and structural upgrades.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across the Midlands, North West England, Staffordshire, and Stoke-on-Trent for public and private sector clients.
