Building on four generations of expertise
Parker and Son have a history spanning back to the 1930s as a specialist building contractor.
The company was first established in 1929 by Fred Oaten, a general builder in the Bexhill On Sea area. Later (Curley) Roy Parker after serving his apprenticeship as a bricklayer with Godwin’s in the 1950s, there is an archive photo of him with the Bexhill mayoress Mrs Alexander, building the Bexhill Hospital chapel of rest.
Chris Parker went on to do his apprenticeship as a roofer with George & Albert Macklin a local roofing contractor who covered most if not all the Larkin Bro’s properties in Bexhill, before joining up with the family firm in 1970s, and going on to qualify as a quantity surveying estimator.
During this time the company became an approved installer for Marley roof tile products covering the south east of England. In 2005 James joined the family firm after serving his apprenticeship with local Carpenter/ Builder Kevin Doswell as a Carpenter to NVQ Level 3. From then on growing the business with his father Chris to what it is today with the hope that a fifth generation of children and grandchildren will take the company to new heights in the future.
Over the years the company has expanded and taken on some high profile and unique bespoke projects such as Building the award winning set of the turner prize winning artist Steve McQueen at the institute of contemporary arts (ICA), and appearing on Sky show Doing It Up, with Paul Ross and Sarah Green.
More recently the company carried out the restoration of Tickarage Mill, the home to the late actress Vivian Leigh & Laurence Olivier. Last year the company was nominated for the rebuilding of the retaining wall to the mill pond at Batemans, the home of the late Rudyard Kipling.
The team at Parker and son are second to none with experience in all aspects of the building industry from carpenters, bricklayers, roofers, decorators and groundworkers. They are able to offer a full service in house, offering a high quality of work and training opportunities to make sure they are the best in the sector.
Parker and son have been well established in the south of England over the past 90 years, working with long term clients which include structural engineers, architects and public services such as local authority, NHS/ Trust, National trust, English heritage to name but a few.
The company is also proud to be members of the National federation of roofing contractors (NFRC), National House Builders Council (NHBC), and have recently achieved Gold membership to Construction line, all government endorsed standard approved, including the trust mark scheme.
With the business now in its fourth Generation, James recognises that the company continually needs to develop, expand and embrace the newest equipment and technology available. Drone roof surveys allow Parker & Son to provide their existing, new and future clients with a detailed inspection of their roof/ building and structures.
The drone survey is a safer option than other inspections allowing the team at Parker & Son to reach and study areas that would otherwise be difficult to access from conventional means.
And once carried out the company can provide a full in depth health check written survey of your building/roof along with a complimentary DVD.
2020 also sees the introduction of their plumbing division. P&S Plumbing and Heating, having taken on specialist engineers they are now able to carry out all aspects of plumbing and heating from changing a washer to replacing your heating system, being Gas safe, Oftec and Hetas registered.
The company are also giving an introductory offer of 10% Discount on the following items:
Gas boiler service from £60 – 10%
Oil boiler service from £80 -10%
Landlord certificate from £45 – 10%
To discuss your next project, book in a boiler service or look in to having a drone inspect your property give the team at Parker & Son a call on 01424 892933, email [email protected] or info@p&splumbingandheating.co.uk or visit the website at https://www.parkerandsonconstruction.co.uk/.