Building Contractors

Given below is a brief description of the works carried out by Bakers of Danbury (which encompasses nearly all aspects of building works excluding speculative new build).

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Non Speculative New Build

New build contracts including factories, schools, churches, and old people's homes, have been undertaken since the early 1970s.

Contracts include: Broomfield Place (see photo opposite), St Luke's Church at Cranham, Sports Hall for Ramsden School, Factory and Office complex for Goldway Networks, New Girls School at Brentwood.

 
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Ecclesiastical

Stonework, leadwork, and lime plaster repairs, together with gilding and re-decoration works, have been carried out by Bakers of Danbury to various ecclesiastical buildings in Essex and the surrounding counties since the early 1920s.

Approximately 10 - 15 churches are being worked on at any time. Traditional skills, techniques, and materials are used. Larger recent contracts include the refurbishment of St Paul's Cathedral, and various works to St Alban's Cathedral.

Photo opposite: St Mary's Church, Hawkwell after major extension and restoration.

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Listed Buildings


Extensions and renovations to listed buildings is a speciality of ours.

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General Works

General internal and external works are carried out by Bakers of Danbury on all types of residential and commercial properties.

The type of work includes repairs, restoration, renovation, painting and decorating.

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Structural

Since 1978, the Company has been carrying out underpinning, piling, superstructure and plaster repairs, together with final re-decorations works, to various types of buildings suffering from structural movement.

Our craftsmen recognise they are working in private homes and make every effort to minimise disruption and inconvenience.

Client List

Our client list is broad based encompassing the General Public, County, Borough and Parochial Councils, Schools, and Companies.

We are experienced and comfortable working directly for the client or liaising with professional organisations.

Our regular clients include St Paul's, St Alban's, Chelmsford and Brentwood Cathedrals, Church Conservation Trust, Friends of Friendless Churches, Charities, English Heritage, The National Trust, Essex County Council, Chelmsford and Colchester Borough Council, Danbury Church, Local Diocese, Corporation of London, Cunningham & Lindsey (Loss Adjusters and Engineers) on behalf of their clients and various members of the general public.