PERFECT: Professional E fficient R eliable F riendly E
JS Harvie & Co was founded in 1959 by the current Chairman and Owner, Sir Jack Harvie CBE, as a partnership primarily focused on the decorative sector. Over the years, the company has expanded and evolved to meet the diverse needs of its clients, growing into the contracting field with expertise spanning Schools, Museums, Government Buildings, Hospitals, housing refurbishment, and the Commercial sector. Our dedicated team of experienced management and supervisors have long-term commitments to the company, ensuring the highest level of expertise and consistency in every project. We prioritise continuous professional development, with our team regularly attending C.I.T.B. and Health & Safety courses to stay abreast of changing market requirements and regulatory updates.
Our Growing Workforce: A Commitment to Quality and Skill
Our workforce has grown significantly in recent years, now comprising 150 skilled tradesmen including site foremen, tradesmen, and apprentices. Our site foremen have long-standing service with our organisation, bringing valuable experience and leadership to every project. Our tradesmen are fully qualified with City & Guilds achievements, with the majority having started their careers with the company. We believe in investing in the next generation of skilled tradespeople, and our apprentices undergo a comprehensive four-year apprenticeship programme under the supervision of experienced tradesmen while attending college courses on block release.
Our Services: Delivering Excellence Across the UK
As a family-run partnership, JS Harvie & Co is dedicated to providing a diverse range of painting services to a wide and varied selection of clients across the UK. Our Head Office in Glasgow, along with our other branches, enables us to operate nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service through our highly trained staff and operatives, ensuring that our clients' requirements are fully understood and delivered on time, every time, and within budget.
Our Team: Skilled, Experienced, and Professional
All JS Harvie & Co Painters are directly employed, highly skilled tradesmen with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Many have begun their careers with the company, allowing us to maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship and professionalism. Our management team takes a proactive, hands-on approach to project delivery, ensuring that our clients' needs are met from initial enquiry stage through to the successful completion of each job.
Why Choose JS Harvie & Co?
*EXPERIENCE:* With more than 55 years of experience in the trade, we guarantee that all our employees are directly employed time-served, skilled tradespersons. Our successful Apprenticeship Programme ensures a steady supply of skilled workers, with opportunities available for new Apprentices within the communities in which we work.
*PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:* We employ rigorous Quality Control Procedures and benchmarking systems, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship and a Zero Defects Culture. We aim to deliver a defect-free project every time.
*STANDARDS:* At JS Harvie & Co, we demand a high standard of service and professionalism from all our employees. Our in-house Code of Conduct ensures that all members of our team uphold the values of professionalism, efficiency, reliability, friendliness, and excellence in every aspect of their work.

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