Ken Biggs

What Ken Biggs does

Ken Biggs Contractors Limited is a privately held, family-owned UK construction company founded in 1928 in High Littleton, Somerset, and currently operated by the Wyatt/Macduff family across its third generation. The company delivers new build, refurbishment, and historic restoration/conservation services to private clients, institutional owners (National Trust, English Heritage, churches), and commercial/industrial customers across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, with capacity for projects up to £6 million. A defining capability is Greyfield Joinery, an in-house workshop operating since 1967 that produces bespoke windows, doors, stairs, screens, kitchens, and counters, giving the firm vertical control over a high-skill component of construction and underpinning its heritage-craft positioning.

The business is built around a direct-labour model employing joiners, carpenters, bricklayers, masons, plasterers, plumbers, and decorators, supported by own plant, transport, and a small works division handling repairs and minor contracts. Core technology is traditional craftsmanship enhanced by modern construction techniques, rather than digital or software-driven platforms; CSCS-accredited workforce and award-winning project delivery (including the 2022 RIBA South West Award for The Red House) form the basis of its competitive identity. There is no disclosed use of AI, software-as-a-service platforms, or proprietary technology products.

Ken Biggs generates revenue through project-based construction contracts under bespoke quotations, supplemented by the in-house joinery operation. Distribution is primarily direct via long-standing client relationships and an architect-referral channel anchored by practices such as Stuart Martin Architects and Hetreed Ross Architects. A full design-and-build service with financial assistance has been introduced to broaden the addressable mid-market. Marketing relies on a project portfolio website, industry awards, and limited social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook). Revenue, headcount trends, and backlog are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ken Biggs

Legal name

Ken Biggs Contractors Limited

Website

https://ken-biggs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ken Biggs Contractors is a family-owned UK construction firm (founded 1928) delivering new build, refurbishment, and historic restoration projects up to £6M across Southwest England for private, institutional, and commercial clients, supported by an in-house joinery workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Specialty Trade Contractors (238), Other Specialty Trade Contractors (2389)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Construction contracting services
• Building refurbishment
• Heritage building restoration
• Bespoke joinery services
• Commercial building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Contracts: Revenue generated from construction contracts including new build, refurbishment, restoration and conservation projects for private and institutional clients. Project values up to £6 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd is a construction company offering new build, refurbishment, restoration and conservation, education and healthcare, industrial construction services, and bespoke joinery through its in-house Greyfield Joinery workshop. The company serves both private and institutional clients across the South West of England with projects up to £6 million in value, providing a full design and build capability supported by a direct skilled labour force.

Product overview

Ken Biggs Contractors Ltd is a construction company offering a comprehensive range of building services across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The company operates an integrated service model with in-house joinery capabilities (Greyfield Joinery, established 1967) and direct labour including joiners, carpenters, bricklayers, masons, plasterers, plumbers and decorators. Services span New Build, Refurbishment, Restoration and Conservation, Education & Healthcare, Industrial construction, and a Small Works division for repairs and minor contracts. The company can undertake projects up to £6 million value and provides full design and build services where required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greyfield Joinery: Joinery workshop operating since 1967, producing windows, doors, stairs, screens, kitchens, counters, cupboards and bespoke joinery. Located off Greyfield Road, one mile from main office.

Products and services

• New Build Construction New residential and commercial construction projects including private dwellings, hotels, offices, and multi-million pound contracts for prestigious clients. Spans domestic housing through to large commercial builds.
• Refurbishment Renovation and modernisation of existing properties including extensions and comprehensive upgrades, including works to listed buildings.
• Restoration and Conservation Historic building preservation and restoration services for Grade I, II, and II* listed properties, delivered for organisations such as the National Trust and English Heritage using specialist traditional craftsmanship.
• Education & Healthcare Construction Specialised construction services for educational institutions and healthcare facilities including schools, hospitals, sports halls, and pavilions.
• Industrial Construction Commercial and industrial building projects including warehouses, distribution centres, and factory extensions for manufacturing and commercial businesses.
• Greyfield Joinery (Bespoke Joinery Workshop) In-house joinery workshop producing bespoke windows, doors, stairs, screens, kitchens, counters, cupboards and other woodwork for both Ken Biggs construction projects and external clients. Located at Greyfield Works, Bristol (BS39 6YD).
• Small Works Division General repairs, extensions, and minor contracts for domestic and commercial clients, operated from the Greyfield works yard. Provides responsive service for smaller projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Red House, Bere Knap won RIBA House of the Year 2022 (Grand Designs)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stuart Martin ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing architectural partnership. Testimonials indicate Ken Biggs is the most careful, thoughtful and skilful contractor they have worked with. Jobs are well organised with excellent site management. Quality of workmanship is always good and willingness to solve challenges during construction is extremely valuable.
• Hetreed Ross ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 10 years of working relationship on new build and refurbishment, both residential and commercial projects. All employees found to be positive, pragmatic and determined to produce quality work. Architects have confidence that intentions will be followed on site. Working with Ken Biggs feels like being part of the same team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Sindall Group: Large UK construction and regeneration group with heritage and refurbishment divisions. Comparable at the capability and project-type level to Ken Biggs but operates at materially greater scale across the UK.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Established UK construction contractor delivering commercial, heritage, and high-spec projects. Comparable to Ken Biggs in quality positioning and heritage credentials but operates nationally at larger scale.
• Kier Group: Major UK construction and infrastructure group operating across commercial, public, and heritage segments. Comparable in service breadth to Ken Biggs but at much larger scale and with national geographic reach.

Regional players

• Stepnell: Regional UK construction firm with heritage, commercial, and residential capabilities. Comparable to Ken Biggs in mid-sized regional contractor profile with multi-trade in-house resources.
• Clegg Construction: Mid-sized UK regional contractor delivering commercial, education, heritage, and refurbishment projects. Comparable in scale, project mix, and public/private client split to Ken Biggs.
• Beard Construction: South West England-focused construction company offering new build, refurbishment, and heritage projects. Comparable to Ken Biggs in regional South West geography and broad construction services across commercial, education, and heritage sectors.

Direct peers

• William Anelay: UK construction contractor with strong heritage and listed building expertise. Comparable to Ken Biggs in conservation specialism, regional UK operations, and award-winning project delivery for institutional and private clients.
• Walter Lilly & Co: UK heritage and high-end residential construction contractor with in-house joinery and direct trades. Comparable to Ken Biggs in quality-focused heritage/restoration work, premium client base, and integrated craft capabilities.
• Simpson (York) Construction: UK heritage-focused construction firm working on listed buildings, conservation, and bespoke new build for private and institutional clients. Closely comparable to Ken Biggs in craft specialism, conservation credentials, and project profile.
• R. Durtnell & Sons: UK family-owned construction firm specializing in high-quality building, restoration, and conservation work for heritage and private clients. Closely comparable to Ken Biggs in heritage specialism, regional focus, family ownership, and direct labour model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ken-Biggs-Contractors-Ltd-182372435829991
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ken-biggs-contractors-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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