Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Contractors in Lewes Since 1936
Founded in 1936, we are a long-established Chartered Building Company with ISO 9001, CHAS and Constructionline accreditation. Our expertise spans new build construction, refurbishment and facilities management across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and heritage sectors. We specialise in traditional contracts alongside frameworks, partnering arrangements and design-and-build projects.Our team of over 55 professionals works closely with clients to deliver quality projects on time and within budget through proactive collaboration. With nearly nine decades of experience, we combine traditional values with modern methodologies to meet evolving industry demands while maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Services
New Build Construction
Refurbishment
Building Maintenance
Facilities Management
Heritage Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We offer 88 years of construction expertise since 1936
- Our team holds ISO 9001, CHAS and Constructionline accreditations
- We deliver projects across six key sectors including heritage restoration
- Our collaborative approach ensures client satisfaction through proactive partnering
- We maintain 24/7 emergency response service for critical maintenance needs
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- CHAS
- Constructionline
What people say
Excellent customer service
Well-organised team
Professional non-contractual outfit
Transform our school
Courteous and friendly workers
Services
New Build Construction
We deliver new build projects across residential, commercial and public sectors using modern construction techniques while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards. Our team manages projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in creating bespoke developments that meet specific functional and aesthetic requirements.
Refurbishment
Our refurbishment services specialise in upgrading existing buildings while preserving structural integrity. We handle complete internal reconfiguration, facade restoration and systems modernisation across heritage and modern buildings. Clients receive tailored solutions that enhance functionality while maintaining architectural character, supported by our expertise in working within occupied premises with minimal disruption.
Building Maintenance
We provide comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance services for commercial and residential properties. Our 24/7 emergency response team handles urgent repairs while scheduled maintenance ensures long-term asset preservation. Clients benefit from our real-time monitoring systems that track work progress and costs through secure online portals for complete transparency.
Facilities Management
Our facilities management covers multi-disciplinary maintenance through long-term framework agreements. We handle day-to-day operations for educational institutions, healthcare facilities and local authorities with dedicated response teams. Clients receive customised service packages that include emergency call-outs, compliance management and lifecycle planning for building systems.
Heritage Restoration
Specialising in heritage projects, we restore listed buildings using traditional techniques combined with modern conservation methods. Our accredited team works on Grade I and II listed properties, including historic landmarks like Lewes Castle and Royal Pavilion. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of period materials and construction methods required for sensitive restoration projects.
People
Jeremy Snelling
Experienced construction professional with extensive knowledge of heritage building restoration and traditional construction methods.
Teresa Skinner
Skilled project manager specialising in coordinating complex construction programmes across multiple sectors.
Jason Wickenden
Operations Director
Construction industry expert with particular focus on heritage projects and operational management of large-scale contracts.
Kirsty Green
Dedicated construction professional contributing to project delivery across residential and commercial sectors.
Steve Hayman
Director
Senior construction director specialising in facilities management contracts and long-term maintenance agreements.
Questions
What construction sectors does Cheesmur specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and heritage sectors with specialist expertise in heritage restoration.
Are you accredited for quality standards?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001, CHAS and Constructionline accreditations demonstrating our commitment to quality and safety.
Do you handle emergency maintenance work?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response service for urgent building maintenance requirements throughout the year.
How long has the company been operating?
We have been delivering construction projects since our founding in 1936, with nearly nine decades of industry experience.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Yes, our specialist conservation team has extensive experience restoring Grade I and II listed properties including historic landmarks.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage contracts ranging from small maintenance jobs under £1,000 to major projects exceeding £3 million in value.
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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 .....
