Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Construction Experts in Maidstone
Birkby Construction has been delivering quality construction projects since 1994, building on a family legacy in the building trade spanning nearly a century. Our ISO9001 accreditation ensures rigorous quality control across all services, from design and build to maintenance. With expertise in housing developments, commercial construction, and refurbishment projects valued up to 4 million, we serve private clients, housing trusts, and public sector organisations.Our in-house team manages structural, architectural, and compliance work, offering end-to-end solutions including landscaping. We maintain strong partnerships with clients like Kent County Council and Savills, supported by professional indemnity insurance and NHBC/Premier accreditations for mixed-use developments.
Services
House Building Projects
Commercial Construction
Property Refurbishment
Maintenance Services
Design and Build
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years' experience in residential and commercial construction
- Our ISO9001 accreditation ensures rigorous quality control standards
- We offer end-to-end design and build solutions with in-house teams
- Our maintenance department serves major commercial clients across Kent
- We hold professional indemnity insurance for client protection
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- Kent County Council Approved Contractors
Services
House Building Projects
We design and construct new residential properties including luxury apartments and family homes. Our projects range from five-bedroom dwellings to multi-unit developments. With full in-house capabilities, we deliver complete solutions from planning permission to final landscaping.
Commercial Construction
Specialising in commercial developments up to 4m, we create office spaces, industrial units and warehouse facilities. Our experience includes major conversions like the 1.1m Dartford oast house transformation, ensuring modern functional spaces that meet business requirements.
Property Refurbishment
We undertake comprehensive refurbishment projects including structural repairs, roof replacements and conservation work. Recent projects include 17th-century property restoration in Brenchley and 450k commercial extensions with integrated apartment construction.
Maintenance Services
Our dedicated maintenance team provides gas and electrical certification for commercial properties. We create tailored maintenance schedules for industrial estates and major clients including Kent County Council and Savills, ensuring ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.
Design and Build
We offer complete design and build solutions from initial planning through to occupation-ready completion. This includes architectural work, structural engineering and landscaping, with our ISO9001 processes guaranteeing quality outcomes for both private and public sector clients.
People
Dale Birkby
Managing Director
Third-generation construction professional leading Birkby Construction since its 1994 formation. Oversees strategic direction and major projects, leveraging family expertise spanning nearly a century in the building industry.
Martin Curd
Chief Estimator
Responsible for accurate project cost assessments and tender submissions. With extensive industry experience, ensures competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards across all contract bids.
Lee Birkby
Contracts Administrator
Manages contractual documentation and client communications. Ensures compliance with legal requirements and facilitates smooth project execution through effective coordination between stakeholders.
Tony Broad
Contracts Manager
Oversees project delivery from inception to completion. Ensures timely execution within budget parameters while maintaining adherence to ISO9001 quality control procedures across all construction phases.
Nick Nutting
Chief Buyer
Manages procurement operations and supplier relationships. Ensures timely acquisition of materials and subcontractor services to support efficient project delivery across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential developments, commercial buildings, and public sector projects including new builds, refurbishments, and conversions of historic properties.
Are you ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO9001 certification which ensures quality management systems across all our construction processes and project deliveries.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer full design and build services with in-house capabilities covering architectural work, structural engineering, and complete project management.
What areas do you operate in?
We primarily work in Kent and East Sussex, undertaking projects from Maidstone-based developments to East Sussex residential schemes.
Can you manage large-scale developments?
We handle projects up to £4 million, with recent work including £1.4m farm building conversions and £1.1m commercial refurbishments.
Do you provide maintenance services?
Yes, our maintenance department offers gas and electrical certification alongside tailored maintenance schedules for commercial properties and industrial estates.
