Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Construction Services in Peterborough
Princebuild has been a trusted family-run business since 1971, specialising in construction, refurbishment, and maintenance services. Our six divisions - Construction, Small Works, Insurance, Maintenance, Building Services, and Commercial Interiors - serve domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across the East of England and nationally. With over 220 dedicated employees, we combine 50 years of industry expertise with modern technology to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through BREEAM compliance, Considerate Constructors Scheme membership, and a 100% acceptance rate for emergency call-outs.We maintain long-term relationships with over 1,000 clients through our personal approach, DBS-checked operatives, and 24/7 emergency service. Our dedicated project management teams ensure best value for money while our maintenance packages provide ongoing support. We pride ourselves on continuous improvement, evidenced by regular customer satisfaction surveys and investments in staff training. Our infrastructure supports projects from 100k small works to 10m developments while maintaining the same high service standards that have made us a regional market leader.
Services
Construction Services
Small Works
Insurance Claims
Maintenance
Building Services
Commercial Interiors
Emergency Callout
Plumbing
Electrical
Air Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of construction industry experience
- 24/7 emergency call-out service with 2-hour response
- Dedicated directly-employed project management teams
- DBS-checked and CSCS-accredited operatives
- BREEAM and Considerate Constructors Scheme compliance
Services
Construction Services
Princebuild delivers construction and refurbishment projects up to 10m in value, specialising in new builds, renovations, and commercial developments. Our dedicated project teams manage works from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with BREEAM standards and the Considerate Constructors Scheme. With over 50 years' experience, we provide end-to-end solutions including design consultation, project management, and post-completion maintenance for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients.
Small Works
Our Small Works Division handles projects up to 100k, including disabled facilities adaptations and property modifications. Directly-employed trade operatives deliver repairs, extensions, and alterations with minimal disruption to occupants. We provide surveyor support for clients needing assistance with planning permissions and building regulations, ensuring all works meet required standards while maintaining our 24/7 maintenance support commitment.
Insurance Claims
We manage domestic and commercial insurance claims for fire, flood, storm damage, and subsidence. Our specialist team handles surveying, validation, and repair works with guaranteed 24/7 emergency response. We work directly with insurance companies, loss adjusters, and policyholders to ensure accurate scoping, cost-effective solutions, and compliance with service level agreements, backed by our 50-year industry reputation.
Maintenance Services
Our maintenance division provides reactive and planned preventative services for residential and commercial properties. Directly-employed, DBS-checked operatives deliver 24/7 emergency support alongside cyclical maintenance programs. We specialise in void property management, ECO reactive services, and facilities management, maintaining long-term contracts with housing associations and local authorities through our dedicated customer liaison teams.
Commercial Interiors
We offer complete commercial flooring installations including carpet, vinyl, linoleum, and design floors. Experienced teams manage projects from survey to handover, providing specialist advice on cost-effective options and disruptive area solutions. Our installations cater to live environments with minimal disruption, serving retail, healthcare, education, and government sectors while maintaining our 12-month work guarantee.
People
Matthew Pudney
Director
Matthew Pudney is a director at Princebuild with responsibility for strategic operations. He actively participates in community initiatives, recently supporting interview skills training programs at Peterborough's House Project.
Cheryl Browne
Human Resources Support Manager
Cheryl Browne serves as Human Resources Support Manager, playing key roles in recruitment and employee development. She works closely with directors on workforce planning and training initiatives across Princebuild's regional offices.
Paul Bruce
Senior Project Manager
Paul Bruce has dedicated 25 years to Princebuild, specialising in large-scale construction projects. His expertise in project delivery and client relationship management has made him a cornerstone of Princebuild's commercial developments team.
Kendal Thompson
Trainee Building Services Quantity Surveyor
Kendal Thompson is a Trainee Building Services Quantity Surveyor who has quickly established himself as a rising talent. Recently shortlisted for Peterborough Apprenticeship Awards, he represents Princebuild's commitment to developing industry professionals.
David Harris
Senior Technician
David Harris enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Princebuild before retiring. His 30-year service spanned multiple divisions, leaving a lasting impact on the company's operational standards and team development.
Questions
What construction services does Princebuild offer?
We provide full construction services including new builds, refurbishments, and renovations up to £10m in value across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Do you handle insurance claim repairs?
Yes, we manage domestic and commercial insurance claims including fire, flood, storm damage and subsidence with dedicated claims managers.
Are your services available outside normal working hours?
Our 24/7 emergency call-out service responds to urgent issues within two hours across our operational areas.
What maintenance packages do you provide?
We offer planned preventative maintenance, ECO reactive services, void property management, and facilities management across multiple sectors.
Do you work outside the East Anglia region?
While based in East Anglia, we deliver projects nationally with our network of regional offices in Peterborough, Spalding, Northampton, and Cambridge.
What building regulations compliance do you offer?
Our projects meet BREEAM standards and Considerate Constructors Scheme requirements, with specialist teams handling planning approvals and building regulations.
