Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Commercial Construction Services
Established in 1968, Ayres & Gardner have built a reputation as trusted building and joinery contractors specialising in commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. With over 50 years of collective experience, our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship while respecting budgetary and time constraints. We manage projects from initial design to completion, offering bespoke solutions tailored to client visions. Our expertise spans commercial refurbishments, alterations, and construction projects with contract values up to 1.5 million.Led by Lee Gardner since 2017, we maintain the standards set by founders Fred Ayres and Mick Gardner. Our portfolio includes work for the Institute of Corrosion, Talbot Butler Emergency Assessment Unit, and Our Lady Of Walsingham School. We provide all-trade services and maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase. Our focus remains on delivering excellence while adapting to evolving industry demands. This long-standing commitment has solidified our position as a reliable partner for complex construction needs.
Services
Commercial Refurbishments
Construction Projects
Joinery Services
Healthcare Sector Work
Education Sector Projects
Emergency Assessment Units
Fire Reinstatement
Alterations & Extensions
Bespoke Design Solutions
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in commercial construction sectors
- Our team manages projects up to 1.5 million contract value
- We specialise in healthcare and education sector refurbishments
- We provide all-trade services under single-contract management
- Our bespoke design approach fulfils client-specific requirements
Services
Commercial Refurbishments
We deliver comprehensive refurbishment solutions for commercial properties, combining modern design with functional improvements. Our team manages all aspects from initial planning to final execution, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. With decades of experience, we complete projects to the highest standards while adhering to agreed budgets and timelines.
Healthcare Sector Work
Specialist construction services for healthcare environments including emergency assessment units and hospital extensions. We understand the unique requirements of medical facilities and maintain strict compliance with sector-specific regulations. Our experience includes working within operational healthcare settings while prioritising patient safety and infection control.
Education Sector Projects
Tailored construction solutions for educational institutions from primary schools to higher education facilities. We deliver classroom extensions, refurbishments and new builds that enhance learning environments. Our team works closely with school administrators to ensure projects meet educational needs while maintaining safe environments for students and staff.
Bespoke Design Solutions
We create made-to-measure construction solutions that align precisely with client specifications. Our design process involves detailed consultation to understand specific requirements before developing tailored plans. This approach ensures every project reflects the client's vision while meeting practical functionality needs across various commercial sectors.
Project Management
Comprehensive project oversight from concept to completion, managing all trades and subcontractors under a single point of contact. We maintain transparent communication throughout the process, providing regular updates and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Our systemised approach guarantees timely delivery within agreed budget parameters.
People
Lee Gardner
Director
Leading Ayres & Gardner since 2017, Lee brings 20 years of specialist experience in commercial construction. He oversees all projects maintaining the high standards established by the company founders while driving continued growth in the healthcare and education sectors.
Questions
What sectors does Ayres & Gardner specialise in?
We focus on commercial, healthcare and education sectors, delivering refurbishment and construction projects tailored to each sector's specific requirements.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects with contract values up to £1.5 million, from small alterations to large-scale commercial developments.
How long has the company been operating?
Ayres & Gardner has been delivering construction solutions since 1968, with current director Lee Gardner leading the business since 2017.
Do you offer full project management services?
Yes, we provide complete project oversight from initial design through to completion, coordinating all trades under single-contract management.
Can you work in operational healthcare environments?
Our team has extensive experience delivering healthcare sector projects within working hospitals while maintaining strict safety and infection control protocols.
How do you ensure project quality?
We implement rigorous quality control processes throughout every project phase, with regular client updates and final inspections to ensure standards are met.
