Building Trust, One Project at a Time
At Draper & Nichols Limited, we are an established building contractor based in Norwich, providing services for both commercial and private customers throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. With a reputation as a trusted and respected building company, we have been providing quality work to the highest standards since our founding in 1960.
Over the years, we have built a team of experienced and fully trained employees, with the majority of our workforce having been with us for many years. We pride ourselves on our helpful and enthusiastic staff, who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our commitment to health and safety is paramount, and we ensure that all our employees and sub-contractors are fully trained and qualified to work safely on site.
Our Services
We undertake all types of work, from large scale construction projects to minor building works such as extensions and reactive maintenance. Our services include design and build of new residential and commercial buildings, construction of extensions for private customers, alterations to existing properties and commercial buildings, refurbishment of existing properties, general maintenance works, insurance works, repairs and renovations to churches and period properties, and more.
Whether you're a commercial or domestic client, we welcome your enquiry and assure you of friendly and professional service. We aim to complete all works on time and within budget, and we employ locally based sub-contractors for specialist works to ensure that our projects are completed to the highest standards.
Our History
Draper & Nichols was founded in 1960 by Ronnie Draper and Gordon Nichols, and in 1977 became a private limited company. Over the years, the company has evolved and grown, with key milestones including the joining of Leslie Draper as a foreman carpenter and later as a Director, and the appointment of Kevin Nabarro as Small Works Manager and later as a Director. Today, we are a medium-sized building contractor with a reputation for providing quality workmanship, good value for money, and completing contracts on time.
Our Aims
Our aims are simple: to ensure that all our staff are kept up to date with new technology, methods of works, and environmental issues, and to be fully trained, courteous, and deliver high standards of workmanship. We are committed to meeting the highest industry standards, which is why we partner with quality organisations such as the Construction Health and Safety scheme, Construction Online, and the Norwich Building Safety Group.
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