Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Building Contractors in Hornchurch
Founded in 2004 by Glen Baker, we began as a specialist cleaning service provider for blue-chip companies and the Corporation of London. Over two decades, we have evolved into a comprehensive building contractor, offering tailored solutions across the UK. Our expertise spans planned and reactive maintenance, refurbishments, and specialist building services, supported by a team of experienced professionals. We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, cost-effective services, evidenced by long-standing client relationships with organisations like LA Fitness and Reynolds. Our commitment to quality is reflected in 189 completed projects, including 92 refurbishments and 65 leak repairs. With a 24/7 emergency helpdesk and a network of registered technicians, we ensure rapid response to urgent issues while maintaining compliance with current regulations.Our multidisciplinary teams handle electrical, plumbing, pest control, and interior design services, providing holistic property solutions. As a family-run business, we combine technical expertise with personal accountability, ensuring every project meets exacting standards. Our growth trajectory, from a niche cleaning provider to a full-service contractor, underscores our adaptability and client-centric approach. Today, we remain dedicated to solving complex maintenance challenges while upholding the values of reliability and value for money that have defined us since inception.
Services
Facilities Management
Planned Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Refurbishment
Building Services
Electrical Services
Plumbing Services
Pest Control
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in UK property maintenance and refurbishment.
- Our 24/7 emergency helpdesk ensures rapid response to urgent building issues.
- We deliver tailored facilities management solutions compliant with current regulations.
- Our multidisciplinary team handles electrical, plumbing, and interior design projects.
- Proven track record with 189 completed projects including major refurbishments for LA Fitness.
What people say
Dependable partner
Exceptional quality
On time
Within budget
Excellent value
Services
Facilities Management
Our facilities management service ensures regulatory compliance through tailored maintenance programmes. We handle routine inspections, safety certifications, and operational efficiency improvements for commercial properties. Clients benefit from reduced downtime and guaranteed adherence to health and safety standards.
Planned Maintenance
We implement proactive maintenance schedules to prevent property issues before they occur. This includes HVAC servicing, electrical checks, and structural inspections. Our systematic approach extends asset lifespan while maintaining optimal building functionality for businesses.
Reactive Maintenance
Our 24/7 reactive service addresses urgent property problems like leaks, electrical failures, and plumbing emergencies. With rapid response times across the UK, we minimise disruption through immediate problem resolution and temporary safety measures.
Refurbishment
We deliver full-scale property refurbishments, from design concept to completion. Our services include layout redesign, fixture upgrades, and compliance modifications. Recent projects include 20 gym renovations for LA Fitness with minimal operational disruption.
Electrical Services
Our qualified electricians perform installations, fault diagnostics, and safety testing for commercial and residential properties. We ensure all work meets IET wiring regulations, providing certification and long-term system reliability.
People
Glen Baker
Managing Director
Former general manager of a major electrical firm, Glen founded Sapphire in 2004. He has driven its growth into a full-service building contractor with nationwide operations and a 24/7 emergency service.
Beverly Baker
Director - Sapphire Interiors
With extensive interior design experience, Beverly leads our interiors division. She specialises in creating functional commercial spaces, managing projects from concept to completion with attention to aesthetic and practical requirements.
Daren Reed
Electrical Contracts Manager
Daren oversees all electrical projects with 9 years' experience managing installations and compliance work. He ensures all electrical systems meet current safety standards while coordinating with other building services.
David Redgrove
Projects Manager
Starting as an apprentice, David progressed to lead projects manager over 11 years. He coordinates multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely delivery of complex refurbishments and maintenance programmes across the UK.
Emma French
Admin Manager
Emma manages administrative operations, ensuring seamless coordination between field teams and clients. Her organisational expertise maintains efficiency in project scheduling, resource allocation, and client communications.
Questions
What services does Sapphire Property Solutions offer?
We provide facilities management, planned/reactive maintenance, refurbishments, electrical services, plumbing, pest control, and interior design solutions.
Do you offer emergency building services?
Yes, our 24/7 emergency helpdesk ensures rapid response to urgent property issues across the UK.
Which areas do you serve?
While based in Hornchurch, Essex, we operate nationwide for all our building and maintenance services.
How experienced is your team?
Our directors have over 20 years' experience, with technicians specialising in electrical, plumbing, and building compliance.
Can you handle large-scale refurbishment projects?
Yes, we've completed 92 refurbishments including multi-site gym upgrades for LA Fitness.
