Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Construction & Maintenance Services in Portsmouth
Established in 1954 by Arthur Leaves, we began with a single van and a commitment to quality craftsmanship in Portsmouth. Over seven decades, we've evolved into one of the South's most trusted building and maintenance contractors, serving commercial, education, heritage, and public sector clients. Our foundation rests on precision, sustainability, and client satisfaction, delivering projects from minor repairs to 10 million government renovations. With a dedicated team of professionals, we manage complex projects through dedicated contract managers, multi-skilled operatives, and specialist contractors. Our ISO-accredited framework ensures adherence to quality standards across refurbishments, groundworks, historical preservation, and maintenance services.We prioritise minimal disruption during projects, maintaining operational continuity for clients while upholding safety and compliance. Our culture combines technical expertise with inclusive employment practices, offering career development and flexible working to support both staff and clients. With regional expertise in the South East, we handle everything from schools and care homes to heritage-listed buildings and industrial facilities. Our enduring vision remains to transform spaces and strengthen communities through trusted, high-quality building solutions.
Services
Construction Projects
Refurbishment Services
Maintenance Contracts
Groundworks
Historical Preservation
Drainage Solutions
Plumbing Services
Landscaping
Reactive Repairs
Educational Refurbishments
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience in South East construction projects
- Our ISO 9001-accredited framework ensures quality standards compliance
- We manage projects from 10 million government renovations to minor repairs
- Our dedicated team includes multi-skilled operatives and specialist contractors
- We serve commercial, education, heritage, and public sector clients
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Commercial Building Projects
We deliver commercial construction projects across the South East, ranging from small-scale renovations to major developments valued up to 10 million. Our ISO-accredited team manages all aspects of the build process, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Clients benefit from dedicated contract managers and specialist contractors for complex requirements.
Historical Preservation
Specialising in historical building conservation, we restore heritage-listed structures using traditional techniques combined with modern solutions. Our expert team works with preservation bodies to maintain architectural integrity while meeting contemporary safety standards. Projects include listed buildings, monuments, and culturally significant sites across the South East.
Reactive Maintenance
Our responsive maintenance service addresses urgent building issues across commercial, education, and public sector properties. With rapid response times and in-house specialists, we handle plumbing, drainage, and structural emergencies. The service minimises operational disruption while ensuring safety compliance for all facility types.
Educational Refurbishments
We provide tailored refurbishment solutions for schools, colleges, and universities across the South East. Our team delivers classroom modernisations, bathroom renovations, and facility upgrades with minimal disruption to learning environments. All projects meet strict safety standards and incorporate durable materials for high-traffic educational spaces.
Groundworks & Landscaping
Our groundworks team delivers excavation, foundation, and drainage solutions for new construction and landscaping projects. Using modern equipment and traditional techniques, we prepare sites for development while ensuring environmental compliance. Services include drainage systems, access roads, and outdoor space transformations across commercial and public sector sites.
Questions
What sectors do you work with?
We serve commercial, education, heritage, and public sector clients across the South East, handling projects from schools and care homes to listed buildings and industrial facilities.
Are you ISO accredited?
Yes, we hold ISO 9001 accreditation for our quality management systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards across all our construction and maintenance services.
Do you handle emergency repairs?
Yes, our reactive maintenance service provides rapid response for plumbing, drainage, and structural emergencies while minimising disruption to your operations.
What areas do you cover?
We operate primarily across the South East of England, with particular expertise in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and surrounding counties for construction and maintenance projects.
How do you manage large projects?
We use dedicated contract managers and specialist teams to handle complex projects up to £10 million, ensuring quality control and timely delivery through our ISO-accredited framework.
Can you work during school terms?
Yes, our educational refurbishment team specialises in completing school upgrades with minimal disruption to teaching schedules, using phased delivery and after-hours working when required.
