Gilmartins - Building Better Together
Gilmartins has established itself as a trusted delivery partner across the social housing sector, working with Housing Associations, Local Authorities and public sector organisations to deliver high-quality property maintenance services nationwide.
With our head office based in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, Gilmartins operates across the whole of the UK, supported by dedicated operational teams, directly employed operatives and a trusted specialist supply chain. We’ve built our reputation on responsive service delivery, strong operational performance and long-term client partnerships.
Our specialist teams deliver responsive repairs, void property works, planned maintenance, compliance, renewables, disrepair works and building safety-related repairs, supported by robust governance, experienced operational leadership and a customer-first approach.
Gilmartins at a Glance
Nationwide delivery capability, supported by dedicated regional operational teams.
Head Office based in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.
Established SME specialising in social housing maintenance.
Trusted delivery partner to Housing Associations, Local Authorities and public sector organisations.
Multi-disciplinary directly employed workforce supported by specialist supply chain partners.
Dedicated operational teams delivering Responsive Repairs, Voids, Planned Maintenance and Disrepair works.
24/7/365 emergency repairs service.
Our Vision and Values
At Gilmartins, everything we do is built around creating long-term partnerships through safe, reliable and customer-focused service delivery.
Safety First – Protecting residents, colleagues and communities.
Respect Always – Treating people with professionalism, dignity and care.
Do the Right Thing – Delivering quality work, taking ownership and acting with integrity.
Social Value
We believe successful partnerships extend beyond delivering repairs.
Through our contracts, we work alongside clients to create meaningful social value by supporting local employment, apprenticeships, community initiatives and responsible supply chain engagement.
We develop tailored Social Value Plans that align with each client’s priorities and deliver measurable benefits for residents and local communities.
We Operate Through Dedicated Teams
Our specialist delivery model allows us to focus expertise where it adds the greatest value.
Responsive Repairs
Void Property Works
Disrepair Works
Planned Maintenance
Damp & Mould Remediation
Roofing and Specialist Property Services
Building Safety and Compliance Support
Renewables
Our Delivery Model is Supported By
24/7/365 emergency repairs service.
Experienced operational management and contract leadership teams.
Directly employed operatives.
Market leading field service management technology.
Robust commercial governance and contract management processes.
A trusted regional supply chain supporting specialist trades and emergency response.
Nationwide mobilisation capability, allowing Gilmartins to support clients across multiple regions and geographical areas.
Why Clients Choose Gilmartins
Our approach combines the agility of an SME with the governance and reporting expected of the largest contractors.
We pride ourselves on proactive communication, transparent performance management and delivering repairs that improve resident outcomes while protecting our clients’ commercial and contractual interests.
With dedicated contract teams, real-time operational visibility and a collaborative working style, Gilmartins continues to build long-term partnerships that deliver safe homes, excellent customer service and reliable operational performance across the UK.
Gilmartins is a privately-owned main contractor, with vast experience in the Social Housing, Health and Defence sectors. The Board is led by Founder and Managing Director Terry Gilmartin and has been established for over 20 years.
We thrive on the contribution our projects make to local communities and we have delivered a new Children's Nursery to the Royal Berkshire Community, a new Cardiology Suite for L&D Hospital and a complete refurbishment to Maryland Care Home in St Albans which provides care for Dementia, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments.
Certificate 8494
ISO 9001: 2015 / 14001: 2015 / 45001: 2018 SSIP / 27001:2022
Our Commitment to the Environment
As an environmentally conscious organisation, we recognise that our operations result in waste emissions and the generation of waste. We are positively focused on reducing the impact that our operations may potentially have on the environment, in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
We are accredited to ISO 14001 and as a part of that process we have a fully functioning and auditable Environmental Management System (EMS).
Our Carbon Reduction Plan-
Click here to view our Carbon Reduction Plan.
Green Initiatives-
Replacing gas boiler with energy-efficient air source heat pumps
External and internal wall insulation
Installation of photovoltaic panels with battery storage
Draught Proofing
A++ grade window installations
Loft insulation
Solar Panels
Green Reference Information-
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-pas-20302017
https://www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes
Modern Slavery Policy
Click here to view our Modern Slavery Statement.
Gilmartins are delighted to have won a Bronze Considerate Constructors Scheme award in recognition of “the exceptional effort and commitment our organisation has made in raising standards of considerate construction”