Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Maidstone, Kent
Birkby Construction has been delivering quality construction projects since 1994, combining decades of family expertise with modern building practices. Our ISO9001-certified processes ensure rigorous quality control across all projects, from initial design to final handover. We offer a comprehensive design-and-build service, enabling clients to benefit from seamless project management and purpose-designed solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our in-house team handles structural works, planning compliance, and architectural design, while our maintenance division provides gas and electrical certification services for commercial clients.With contracts ranging from 5,000 to 4 million, we serve commercial, domestic, and public sectors across Kent and surrounding regions. As Kent County Council Approved Contractors, we maintain professional indemnity insurance and offer NHBC/Premier warranties for mixed-use developments. Our commitment to timely delivery and quality outcomes has established us as trusted partners for housing trusts, local authorities, and private clients.
Services
House Building Projects
Commercial Construction
Public Works
Property Refurbishment
Housing Developments
Maintenance Services
Design and Build
Gas Certification
Electrical Certification
NHBC Warranties
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer ISO9001-certified quality control processes
- Our in-house team manages full project lifecycles
- 30 years' experience in housing and commercial construction
- Maintenance division provides gas and electrical certification
- NHBC/Premier warranties available for mixed-use developments
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- Kent County Council Approved Contractors
Services
House Building Projects
We construct bespoke residential properties ranging from single dwellings to large-scale housing developments. Our projects include five-bedroom family homes, luxury apartments, and accessible bungalows. All developments incorporate modern energy-efficient standards while maintaining architectural integrity.
Commercial Construction
Our commercial services cover industrial units, warehouse conversions, and office developments. We deliver fully compliant commercial spaces with integrated maintenance solutions. Recent projects include ground-floor retail extensions with residential apartments above.
Property Refurbishment
Specialists in historic building conservation and modern property upgrades. We undertake full structural refurbishments, roof replacements, and internal reconfigurations. Our expertise extends to listed buildings and 17th-century properties requiring specialist conservation techniques.
Maintenance Services
We provide comprehensive maintenance solutions for commercial clients including gas safety certifications, electrical compliance checks, and planned preventative maintenance schedules. Our services cover industrial estates and council-owned properties across Kent.
Design and Build
From planning permission to final handover, our in-house team manages all aspects of construction projects. This includes architectural design, structural engineering, and landscaping. Clients benefit from single-point accountability and coordinated delivery of new builds and renovations.
People
Dale Birkby
Managing Director
Third-generation builder with 30+ years' industry experience. Oversees strategic direction and project approvals. Leads client relationships and business development initiatives across Kent and East Sussex.
Martin Curd
Chief Estimator
Responsible for cost analysis and project budgeting. With 25 years in construction estimating, ensures competitive pricing without compromising quality standards across all commercial and domestic contracts.
Lee Birkby
Contracts Administrator
Manages project documentation and client communications. Ensures compliance with ISO9001 quality control procedures. Coordinates timelines between design, construction, and certification teams.
Tony Broad
Contracts Manager
Oversees project execution from inception to completion. With expertise in both commercial and residential sectors, ensures timely delivery meeting NHBC and Premier warranty standards.
Nick Nutting
Chief Buyer
Manages procurement of materials and subcontractor coordination. Ensures supply chain efficiency across projects ranging from 5,000 repairs to 4m new developments while maintaining quality control.
Questions
What areas do Birkby Construction serve?
We operate primarily in Kent, East Sussex, and Ashford. Our projects include Maidstone, Medway, and surrounding rural areas, with capability to manage contracts up to £4 million.
What construction sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, and public sectors. Specialisms include new housing developments, commercial refurbishments, and council-funded public works projects.
Are you ISO9001 certified?
Yes, we have maintained ISO9001 certification since 1994. This ensures rigorous quality control processes across all our construction projects and business operations.
Can you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience with listed buildings and conservation projects. Recent work includes 17th-century property repairs and oast house conversions requiring specialist techniques.
Do you offer maintenance services?
Our commercial maintenance division provides gas safety certificates, electrical compliance checks, and planned maintenance schedules for industrial estates and council properties.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage contracts from £5,000 repairs to £4 million new developments. This includes single dwellings, apartment blocks, and commercial units with integrated residential spaces.
