Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premium Joinery & Construction Services in Sunderland
Established in 1974, Kennek Construction is a family-owned business based in Sunderland with over five decades of experience in high-quality joinery, bar fitting, shopfitting, refurbishment, and construction projects. Our hands-on approach ensures meticulous project management across public and private sectors, supported by a dedicated team of directors and skilled tradespeople. With a 1,300m facility housing workshops and warehousing, we deliver tailored solutions for demanding applications using premium materials like Accoya wood.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by our CHAS accreditation, comprehensive employee training programs, and a proven track record of serving prestigious clients in the leisure, retail, and hospitality industries. We maintain strict adherence to health and safety standards while prioritising transparency, sustainability, and client satisfaction through every project phase.
Services
Joinery Works
Bar Fitting
Shopfitting
Office Refurbishment
Restaurant Construction
Property Conversion
Suspended Ceilings
Soft Furnishings
Building Maintenance
Roofing Projects
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 50+ years of industry experience
- CHAS accredited with rigorous health and safety protocols
- In-house team of specialist tradespeople for end-to-end projects
- Accoya wood specialists for premium joinery applications
- Hands-on director-led project management approach
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Accoya Manufacturer
Services
Bar Fitting
Specialist bar fitting services for commercial venues, combining premium joinery with functional design. Our team creates durable, aesthetically pleasing bar counters and fixtures tailored to hospitality requirements. With decades of experience in leisure industry projects, we ensure minimal business disruption during installations.
Shopfitting
Comprehensive shopfitting solutions for retail spaces, including interior renovations and complete fit-outs. We handle extensions, reconfigurations, and specialist joinery for shops, cafes, and commercial units. Our approach balances practicality with brand-specific design elements to enhance customer experiences.
Office Refurbishment
Full office refurbishment services encompassing space optimisation, partitioning, and infrastructure upgrades. We deliver tailored solutions for modern workspaces while maintaining operational continuity. Our capabilities include suspended ceilings, access flooring, and integrated utility installations for commercial environments.
Restaurant Construction
Specialist construction and renovation services for restaurants and cafes, covering kitchen installations, dining area design, and compliance-focused layouts. Our team manages projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring functional spaces that meet food service regulations and aesthetic requirements.
Property Conversion
Expert property conversion services transforming existing structures into functional commercial spaces. We handle change-of-use projects, structural modifications, and heritage adaptations while maintaining architectural integrity. Our comprehensive approach includes planning compliance and specialist trades coordination.
People
Ken Bradley
Director
With over 40 years in the construction industry, Ken Bradley leads Kennek Construction's project management team. His hands-on approach ensures quality control across all projects, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to deliver client-focused solutions that maintain the company's reputation for excellence.
Questions
What construction sectors does Kennek specialise in?
We specialise in leisure venues, retail spaces, offices, restaurants, and hospitality establishments, with expertise in bar fitting, shopfitting, and property conversions.
Are you CHAS accredited?
Yes, we hold CHAS accreditation and maintain rigorous health and safety standards across all projects, with documented quality systems for workshop and site operations.
Do you handle complete project management?
Yes, all projects are personally managed by one of our four directors, ensuring seamless coordination from initial design through to completion using our in-house tradespeople.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Sunderland, we undertake projects across the North East and throughout the UK, with past work completed in Newcastle, Durham, and beyond.
Can you work with heritage materials?
Yes, we are accredited Accoya manufacturers, specialising in high-performance joinery solutions that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern material technology for demanding applications.
