Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in East Sussex
Parker & Son has been a family-run construction business since 1929, specialising in building, roofing, and surveying services across East Sussex and London. Our team collaborates with structural engineers, surveyors, and architects to deliver comprehensive solutions, prioritising quality materials and craftsmanship. With a heritage spanning nearly a century, we combine traditional values with modern methods to meet evolving industry standards. Our commitment to excellence has earned recommendations from satisfied clients and partnerships with organisations like the National Trust. We invest in staff training and hold memberships with quality assurance bodies, ensuring adherence to rigorous codes of conduct.Our portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the refurbishment of Tickerage Mill and set building for Turner Prize-winning artists, reflecting our versatility and expertise. As an NHBC-registered builder, we offer Buildmark cover for new homes, providing clients with long-term peace of mind. Our apprenticeship schemes ensure the continuation of skilled craftsmanship, while our focus on client collaboration maintains our reputation for reliability and transparency.
Services
Roofing Services
New Build Construction
Extensions
Refurbishment
Historic Buildings
Landscaping Design
Property Surveys
Church Conservation
Building Repairs
Equestrian Buildings
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with nearly a century of industry experience
- NHBC-registered builder offering 10-year warranties on new homes
- Specialists in historic building conservation and National Trust projects
- 25-year guarantee available on roofing and extension work
- Invest in staff training and apprenticeship programmes for skilled craftsmanship
Associations and certifications
- Confederation of Roofing Contractors
- NHBC
- Construction Line
What people say
Excellent workmanship
Professional team
Delighted with results
Sympathetic to historic properties
Creative problem-solving
Services
Roofing Services
Our roofing services include new installations, repairs, and conservation work using high-quality materials. Certified by the Confederation of Roofing Contractors, we handle domestic and commercial properties, including listed buildings. Clients benefit from a 25-year guarantee option and compliance with Building Regulations through the CompetentRoofer scheme.
New Build Construction
We specialise in constructing single or multiple new build homes, managing projects from initial design to completion. As NHBC-registered builders, we offer 10-year warranties for new homes. Our portfolio includes contemporary barns and sustainable properties with features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.
Extensions
We design and build single or multi-storey extensions, garages, and conservatories across London and the South East. All work is covered by The Guild of Master Craftsmen accreditation, with optional 25-year guarantees. Recent projects include kitchen-diners, bathrooms, and period-appropriate renovations.
Historic Building Conservation
Specialising in listed buildings and National Trust properties, we undertake conservation projects requiring specialist materials and methods. Recent work includes restoring Tickerage Mill and Bateman's Mill Pond. Our team ensures historical accuracy while incorporating modern living requirements.
Landscaping Design
We provide large-scale landscaping services for private and commercial properties, including driveways, roadways, and garden walls. Our in-house design team creates solutions that complement property styles, as demonstrated in Grade II listed cottage improvements and multi-acre field developments.
People
James Parker
Managing Director
Fourth-generation leader of Parker & Son, James oversees daily operations and client relations. With a carpentry background, he specialises in bringing projects to life, from churches to National Trust properties. He manages apprenticeships and maintains family values in operations.
Chris Parker
Technical Surveyor
Chris provides consultancy and oversees large contracts, ensuring team cohesion and quality standards. He focuses on heritage projects and new home builds, drawing on decades of family business experience. He also manages training initiatives for staff development.
Rachael Newble
Office Manager
Rachael manages daily office operations, health and safety compliance, and payroll. She ensures smooth communication between teams and clients, maintaining organisational efficiency across construction projects and administrative processes.
Rick Kirk
Project Manager
Rick coordinates projects and staff, liaising with clients to ensure timely delivery. He takes pride in the team's quality work, ranging from village churches to luxury apartments. His focus includes client satisfaction and team collaboration.
Keith Frizzell
Roofing Contracts Manager
Keith manages roofing projects, including flat and tiled roofs, and adapts to weather challenges. He ensures high standards using modern methods and materials. With a background in various trades, he contributes versatility to the team.
Questions
What services does Parker & Son offer?
We provide roofing, new build construction, extensions, refurbishments, historic building conservation, landscaping, and property surveys across East Sussex and London.
Are you NHBC registered?
Yes, we are an NHBC-registered builder offering Buildmark cover for new homes with 10-year warranties.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in conservation and refurbishment of listed buildings, including projects for the National Trust.
What guarantees do you offer?
We offer a 25-year guarantee on selected roofing and extension work through accredited associations.
How long have you been in business?
We have been a family-run construction business since 1929, operating for nearly a century.
