Our History
1734 |
The firm was established. |
18th/19th Century |
The business centred more on the construction of the dwellings than on their sanitation |
1902 |
Samuel Ironmonger having entrusted the family business to his nephew - Robert Derry - the name of the business changed to Robert Ironmonger Derry. |
1934 |
The original premises at ‘The Old Plumbers Shop’ on Stodman Street was sold and the business moved to St Marks Lane. It was at this time that Samuel Derry joined the business and the name changed again to R I Derry and Son. |
1966 |
The need for more storage space was required so the company purchased a 14,000ft office on William Street. |
1980 |
The business was registered as a Private Limited Company. |
1988 |
The company acquired an electrical contractor allowing them to offer Electrical as well as Mechanical Design and Installation Services. |
1991 |
Became part of the B&K Group of Companies. |
1993 |
The name was changed to Derry Building Services Ltd. |
2001 |
The company moved to their current premises at the newly refurbished Old Hospital on London Road. |
2004 |
Mark Townsend, the current Managing Director, was appointed. |
2005 |
The site was complemented with a 10,000 sq ft office extension to the rear of the existing building. |
2014 |
The company expanded, opening a second office in Birmingham. |
2016 |
Brian Hughes and Gregg Matthews were appointed as Directors. |