Business Details
We are a family-owned building contractor based in Bath with a heritage spanning over 75 years since our establishment in 1947. Our business was founded by the original Emery brothers George, Lewis and Brian and is now operated by the third generation, Julian and Simon Emery. We maintain a large directly employed workforce across multiple trades, allowing us to control quality and value on every project. Our team includes skilled carpenters, joiners, masons, bricklayers and decorators, supported by experienced site managers and quantity surveyors. We have delivered complex projects on time and budget, ranging from domestic extensions to multi-million-pound engineering schemes. Notable landmark projects include the restoration of Bath Abbey, the Theatre Royal and the construction of The Egg performance venue.
Our recent Bath Abbey Footprint Project involved repairing the collapsing floor, renovating vaulted spaces and building a museum below street level. We operate from our Bathford premises with an expanded joinery workshop, enabling us to fabricate bespoke timber elements in-house. We invest in the future of our industry by training up to four apprentices annually in partnership with Bath College. Our professional standards are demonstrated through our long-standing relationships with domestic and commercial clients throughout Bath and surrounding areas. We remain committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and reliable project management on every commission we undertake.
Our recent Bath Abbey Footprint Project involved repairing the collapsing floor, renovating vaulted spaces and building a museum below street level. We operate from our Bathford premises with an expanded joinery workshop, enabling us to fabricate bespoke timber elements in-house. We invest in the future of our industry by training up to four apprentices annually in partnership with Bath College. Our professional standards are demonstrated through our long-standing relationships with domestic and commercial clients throughout Bath and surrounding areas. We remain committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and reliable project management on every commission we undertake.
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of continuous trading history.
- Our directly employed workforce ensures quality control on site.
- We restore landmark buildings including Bath Abbey and Theatre Royal.
- Our in-house joinery workshop produces bespoke timber elements.
- We train up to four apprentices annually across multiple trades.
Services
Refurbishment
We deliver comprehensive refurbishment services for domestic and commercial clients across Bath, managing projects from minor renovations to major structural alterations. Our directly employed tradespeople ensure precise execution of extensions, internal reconfigurations and building fabric upgrades. We guarantee minimal disruption and strict adherence to agreed timelines and budgets throughout every refurbishment commission.
Heritage Restoration
We specialise in heritage restoration for Grade I and II listed buildings, including Bath Abbey, the Theatre Royal and Georgian terraces on the Royal Crescent. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation techniques to repair structural defects and revive historic fabric. We recently completed the complex Bath Abbey Footprint Project, securing the building's future through vaulted museum construction.
New Build
We undertake new build construction for commercial and residential clients, delivering projects such as The Egg theatre venue and multi-million-pound engineering schemes across Bath. Our in-house workforce manages every phase from groundworks to final finishes, ensuring seamless coordination and quality assurance. We apply rigorous project controls to complete complex new builds on programme and within budget.
Design & Build
We provide a fully integrated design and build service, streamlining project delivery from initial concept through to construction completion for clients in Bath. Our collaborative approach unites architects, engineers and tradespeople under single-point responsibility, reducing risk and enhancing cost certainty. This method ensures design intent is preserved while accommodating site-specific constraints throughout the build process.
Bespoke Joinery
We operate an expanded in-house joinery workshop at our Bathford premises, manufacturing bespoke timber windows, doors, staircases and architectural details for heritage and new build projects. Our skilled joiners work directly with project managers to ensure precise fabrication and seamless installation on site. This vertical integration guarantees superior quality control and rapid response to design modifications.
