History – GP Thomas Construction

Building on strong foundations (& closing in on our 100 years)

The first years were largely devoted to working on the local large farm estates mainly maintaining and repairing existing buildings but with a little agricultural contracting as well.

The work expanded into the wider local community through word of mouth and reputation over the years and the business was well established when the next generation arrived in the form of ‘son’ Geoff. It was Geoff who built the business towards its current size with steady expansion during the 70’s to early 90’s. The recipe was to keep a tight control on projects from start to finish and enlist only sub contractors with a shared commitment to quality.

As the current generation stepped forward, in the form of David Thomas, the challenge was to build on the good name of the business and integrate the challenges of ever more sophisticated building controls and standards together with more complex internal project management systems.

Over the last 20 years since taking over as Managing Director the company has tripled in size, and now looks to take on ever more challenging projects in a wide variety of sectors, both commercial, civil and residential.

When George Thomas returned from Loughborough University in 2011, after studying for a degree in Construction Engineering, the company entered into its 4th Generation, building on the traditional values that remain at the core of the business but now introducing 21st Century technology and ideas.

The commitment to quality and professionalism in all its guises underpins the way we do business; from our head office team of 11 to the on site contractors delivering our services. Of course it is the team who deliver our service who represent the values of the business today and we are fortunate to have staff with 20, 30 and even 40 years experience with G.P. Thomas to share with you.

A business with many years experience who deliver a high quality, reliable, prompt personal service and who are always contactable.

Vaughan Farms

Since being introduced to G.P Thomas in 1994 they have been my major building contractor, as a company and as an individual my spending has been over £5m. The reasons are many, but their ability to deliver on budget and on time has never failed. They are adaptable and consider the day to day niggles as challenges and sort them without continual client referral. They are very well respected by their clients and sub-contractors. I can thoroughly recommend them.

Mark Ellis, Co-founder M and M direct, Ellis Properties and a Private client

I have worked with G P Thomas & Son on a variety of projects, including new build, conversions, renovations and extensions. They have always carried out a high standard of workmanship, in a well organised and professional manner. The staff are friendly and approachable and always do their utmost to ensure my clients are pleased with the end result.

Bryan Thomas, Architectural Design Ltd

The project was superbly managed and delivered. It conveys a positive image of the business and it will continue to for years to come

Helen Bowden, Managing Director

G P Thomas & Son Ltd have done good work for our clients over many years on schemes ranging from one-off private houses to complex commercial buildings. Professional but flexible and able to work to very tight deadlines when required.

David Taylor, Director, David Taylor Consultants Ltd

Kingsland CE Primary School were keen to employ a well-respected local building contractor to construct our new playground - GP Thomas fitted this description perfectly. They understand the needs of the local community and have developed an outstanding reputation, completing work to timescales and to budget. They have delivered a playground that the school is rightly proud of. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and to use their services for future building projects.

Mr. S. Debenham, Headmaster, Kingsland CE Primary School

GP Thomas and Son Ltd built four new large detached houses in the middle of a sensitive Conservation Area surrounded by existing houses. They worked as part of the development team to deliver the speculative project on time, within budget and to a high standard of finish which accelerated the sale of the properties and added to the success of the scheme.

David Mack, Director - Tomack Developments Ltd

'G P Thomas have recently completed a new accessible classroom building for us at the Holme Lacy campus of Herefordshire College of Technology. The project demanded that a high-quality facility was delivered in a very tight timescale and for a relatively modest budget. G P Thomas proved to be more than up to the challenge, delivering a meticulously crafted building within the imposed constraints. We were particularly impressed with their customer-focused approach and their commitment to getting the right result for our client - G P Thomas were reassuringly people, rather than process, orientated. They have created a space of which all involved can be justifiably proud. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.'

Paul Younger, Associate, Hewitt Studios

Another quality job completed under a tight deadline. Would we use G.P. Thomas again - yes. Would we say that about all our suppliers, absolutely not.

Chris Harle - F.D, M and M Direct Ltd

“This was a major project where every detail really mattered. The renovation of this centuries old barn required the retention of character whilst giving it a new lease of life as contemporary offices. GP Thomas listened to our concepts and converted them in to reality. They were on our wavelength throughout and the results, despite many challenges are rather spectacular. We thank them for the care and quality of work they delivered throughout the project”

Doug Burgoyne, Director, TIOS

I have dealt with G P Thomas for over 30 years, both as a customer and a supplier. As a customer they are well organised, as a supplier having built both residential and commercial projects their approach is both professional and efficient.

Gary Smith, DMS Plastics Ltd

Having worked with G. P. Thomas for some 15 years on wide variety of projects both directly and indirectly via clients I have always found them professional and provide an excellent service using good quality tradesman.

Andrew Last, Building Consultant, Architectural Technologist

“I have used G P Thomas for many years on a various projects both residential and commercial from minor remedial works to large extensions. From the initial enquiry through to budgets and costing’s and from the start to the completion of the project I have found them to be a conscientious, client focused company Their workmanship is of the highest quality their time scales are realistic and there knowledge of construction reassuring. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and would recommend them to anyone undertaking a building project regardless of its size or complexity”

Chris Radbourne, Managing Director, Radbournes

We are pleased that GP Thomas have successfully completed projects to a high standard for our clients over a number of years. We appreciate their cooperation and willingness to meet programmes and technical details required for a variety of work including both new build and conservation projects.

Roger Peachey, Hook Mason Ltd

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G.P Thomas & Son Ltd.
Unit 5 Brierley Way, Southern Avenue,
Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0RW

+44 (0) 1568 612977

info@gpthomas.com