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It's believed that Derry Building Services was first established in 1734
We now employ around 240 people, operate nationally from 3 offices in Newark, Birmingham and Newcastle, have a turnover in excess of £80 million and have built a reputation for reliability, trust and exceptional service that we're extremely proud of.
Key Dates in our story
1734
The Company was established
18th / 19th Century
The business focused on the construction of dwellings more than their sanitation
1902
Samuel Ironmonger 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 were 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 14,000 ft office on William Street.
1980
The business was registered as a Private Limited Company.
1734
18th / 19th Century
The business focused on the construction of dwellings more than their sanitation
1902
Samuel Ironmonger 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 were 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 14,000 ft 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
The company 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 within the iconic Fort Dunlop building.
2016
Brian Hughes and Gregg Matthews were appointed as Directors.
2018
The Group aquired Munro Building Services to work in partnership with DBS strenghtening their offering in Cambridge and Chelmsford under the watchful eye of Mark Townsend, Managing Director for both companies.
2023
The company expanded opening a third office in Newcastle
2024
Geoff Caborn, Matt Hallam, Joanne Lacey and Craig Leivers were appointed as Associate Directors.