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The Abbott Family and Workforce Celebrate 75 years! Steve Abbott started the Canterbury based contracting firm in 1947, his son Tony succeeded him and now Tony’s son Paul is at the helm, steering what has consistently been a steady ship.
75 years in construction is a milestone not many can boast. The Abbott Construction team have successfully weathered recessions, navigated constantly changing regulations, embraced new technology and survived the pandemic. Their values which are focused on strong client and sub-contractor relationships, delivering value and exceptional quality, are what continue to ensure they retain clients year after year,
as well as attracting new clients who benefit from their experience and passion to go the extra mile.
Supporting our local industry, Abbott’s have been involved in many development and redevelopment projects within Kent over their 75 years. One example being their first ever commercial project back in 1952 demolishing war damaged cottages, and then constructing Hallets Service Station on St Dunstan’s Road in the centre of Canterbury. 60 years later, the site was then redeveloped, again by Abbott’s; demolition and rebuild then provided the town with new student accommodation and a Sainsbury’s Local store. Commitment to their clients has seen them work outside of Kent in more recent years.
In 2009 the successful handover of a new rehoming centre for The Dog’s Trust in Canterbury, led the client to appoint Abbott to deliver three further centres, including one in Essex and one in Berkshire, without entering into a tender process, such was their confidence in the Abbott’s team. Abbott’s focus remains in Kent however, where their approach is respected by some of Kent’s biggest clients in residential development and education. With project sizes ranging from £1-5M, in 2022 they’re currently working on a number of new school developments in the county and a large residential development in Canterbury, spanning five years. www.abbottconstruction.co.uk
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Lock Roofing Contractors Ltd carries out all disciplines in house, covering areas within Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, Essex & London. Our expanding Client Base leads to a variety of projects from Commercial, Heritage and Domestic taking on Slating, Tiling, Leadwork, Felting, Single Ply and Liquid Waterproof Systems. With our first-class workmanship and offering the best quality materials sourced by our subsidiary company, Discount Roofing Merchants Ltd, we can undertake all types of roofing contracts at a competitive price to an exceptional standard resulting in a proven record of customer satisfaction and repeat business. We pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service at every stage of the project. The team has over 20 Years of experience, tackling any issue encountered with confidence. Our Management Team have also been in the industry for several years overseeing small Commercial/ Domestic projects to large Commercial / Housing Developments for various Main Contractors. We are looking to strike up long standing working relationships with several contractors and businesses to add to our already growing portfolio. www.instagram.com/lockroofingcontractorsltd/
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