90 T MANNERS & SONS
T MANNERS & SONS
T Manners & Sons was formed in 1860 and believed to be the oldest family-owned construction company in North East England and has remained true to its legacy of excellence for four generations .
Managing Director , Simon Manners , is the great , great grandson of founder Thomas Manners and the company has remained in family ownership since its formation .
Clients benefit from the Company ’ s long history through the stability and experience the Company can bring to their projects .
Indeed , the Company Mission Statement confirms its approach to doing business – with the intent is to complete every contract on time , within budget and to the desired quality .
T Manners & Sons ’ construction division usually works within North East England . Clients include Public Authorities , Housing Associations , Universities , and the NHS as well as numerous Private Sector Clients .
Projects range from high tech operating theatres to listed buildings ; schools to industrial buildings ; new build to refurbishment ; traditional to timber frame . Contract values range from a few thousand pounds up to £ 5 million .
From their modern purpose-built workshop in Bishop Auckland , the Company ’ s Specialist Joinery Division employs time-served craftsmen who manufacture and install a wide range of joinery items using both traditional and modern techniques . Working throughout the UK , clients include most of the ‘ major contractors ’ and many blue-chip companies .
Turning to the Small Works Division , this predominantly services small repair and maintenance contracts within the Public and Private Sectors and has an enviable reputation within the Insurance Sector for responding both rapidly and efficiently to fire , flood and gale damage .
During its long history , the Company have developed an approach to delivering projects that is focused on creating a stable , well trained , and experienced , directly employed workforce .
For T Manners & Sons ’, this is the only route that can deliver consistently high quality for its clients , matched with a longterm commitment to providing excellent customer care .
In an age when few construction companies maintain a directly employed workforce , the Company continue to believe that a skilled and committed team of well-