Business Details
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Hull
Founded in Hull in 1879, Geo. Geo Houlton & Sons & Sons has built a legacy of excellence in construction, maintenance, and fire protection services. With over 140 years of continuous operation, our family-owned business combines traditional values with modern expertise to deliver high-quality projects across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and beyond. Our team of over 120 professionals specialises in construction, maintenance, developments, and fire protection, supported by a dedicated plant division. Client satisfaction remains central to our success, evidenced by a 70% repeat business rate over decades. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, reflecting our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety. Our approach integrates dedicated in-house trades with extensive site-based teams, ensuring flexibility and precision across projects ranging from 250K to 8M.Operating under the YORbuild frameworks, we serve public and private sector clients, including local authorities, educational institutions, and commercial enterprises. Our maintenance division manages over 500 annual orders, supported by a large fleet of vehicles for efficient service delivery. Notable projects include the Scarborough Over 55s Housing Development (8M), Waverley Academy (7M), and the University of Hull Priority Projects. As a fifth-generation family business, we prioritise corporate social responsibility, balancing economic sustainability with environmental and community commitments through our established CSR policies.
Services
Construction
Maintenance
Fire Protection
Developments
Plant Hire
Highlights and features
- We offer 140+ years of construction expertise across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
- Our ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications demonstrate quality and safety commitment
- Family-owned business with 70% repeat client retention over decades
- Dedicated maintenance division managing 500+ annual orders with fleet support
- Successfully delivered 16+ YORbuild framework projects valued up to 8M
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Safe Contractor
- Constructionline
- Concom
- Chas
What people say
Totally satisfied
Exceptional project
Professional team
High quality standard
Commendable approach
Services
Construction Projects
We deliver comprehensive construction solutions ranging from 250K to 8M across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our expertise covers educational facilities, commercial developments, and housing projects like the Scarborough Over 55s scheme. With ISO-certified processes, we ensure quality delivery through dedicated site teams and in-house specialists.
Maintenance Services
Our maintenance division handles 500+ annual orders with reactive and planned works for public and commercial clients. Utilising a dedicated fleet, we provide repairs, refurbishments, and term maintenance across industrial, retail, and educational sectors while maintaining high safety standards.
Fire Protection
Specialist fire protection services include compartmentation works and infrastructure upgrades. Recent projects at Beningbrough Hall demonstrate our capability in historic building conservation while meeting modern safety regulations through expert installation and compliance management.
Development Projects
We manage full development cycles from design to completion, including the Beverley Enterprise Centre and Flemingate refurbishment. Our YORbuild framework experience ensures efficient delivery of mixed-use schemes and public sector developments across northern England.
Plant Hire
Our plant division provides construction equipment including teleporters, mini-diggers, and site offices. This in-house resource supports both our projects and external clients, offering reliable access to essential machinery for various construction requirements.
People
Mike Johnson
Operations Director
Celebrating 25 years of service, Mike Johnson oversees operations with expertise in project delivery and client relationship management across major construction frameworks.
Questions
What construction services does Geo. Geo Houlton & Sons & Sons offer?
We provide construction, maintenance, fire protection, and development services with specialist plant hire support across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Which areas do Geo. Geo Houlton & Sons & Sons serve?
Primarily operating in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, we also undertake projects nationally from Glasgow to London through client frameworks.
What accreditations does Geo. Geo Houlton & Sons & Sons hold?
We maintain ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications alongside Safe Contractor, Constructionline, and Chas accreditations for quality and safety.
Can I view Geo. Geo Houlton & Sons & Sons's recent projects?
Our portfolio includes the £8M Scarborough Over 55s Housing Development, Waverley Academy, and University of Hull Priority Projects with detailed case studies available online.
