Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Property Maintenance Solutions
Hankinson is a national property services provider with over 45 years of experience delivering comprehensive maintenance and refurbishment solutions. Our core services include planned maintenance, roofing, refurbishment projects, and specialist protective coatings, supported by a 200-strong workforce operating from seven strategically located offices. We prioritise client collaboration, guided by our values of leadership, innovation, and care, ensuring tailored solutions across public and private sectors.Our 25 million annual project portfolio reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community impact. With accreditations reinforcing our adherence to industry standards, we combine agility and expertise to meet diverse client needs, from small-scale repairs to large multi-year frameworks.
Services
Planned Maintenance
Refurbishment Projects
Protective Coatings
Roofing
Painting & Decorating
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Windows & Doors
Groundworks
Heritage Conservation
Student Accommodation Services
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in UK property maintenance and refurbishment.
- Our 25 million annual project portfolio demonstrates proven scalability and reliability.
- We offer a fully integrated works management system for seamless client collaboration.
- Our 200-strong workforce operates nationwide with sector-specific expertise.
- We combine private business agility with the resources of a national contractor.
What people say
Exceptional work
Outstanding understanding
Great turnaround time
Exceeded expectations
Innovative solutions
Services
Planned Maintenance
We deliver comprehensive planned maintenance programmes for public and private sector properties. Our services include kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and internal/external decoration, ensuring long-term asset integrity. With nationwide coverage and integrated management systems, we provide cost-effective solutions that minimise disruption while maintaining compliance and safety standards.
Heritage Conservation
Our heritage specialists preserve the character of listed buildings while meeting modern standards. We undertake intricate restoration work, including decorative finishes and structural repairs, as demonstrated in the Manchester Town Hall project. Combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, we ensure historical accuracy and longevity for culturally significant properties across the UK.
Protective Coatings
We apply specialist coatings to safeguard buildings and infrastructure from environmental and operational wear. Our solutions extend asset lifespan while maintaining aesthetic standards. With expertise in industrial and commercial applications, we deliver corrosion-resistant finishes that comply with sector-specific regulations, ensuring durability in challenging environments.
Refurbishment Projects
We manage full-scale refurbishment projects from concept to completion, including capital improvements and modernisation programmes. Our nationwide teams handle projects of all sizes, with recent work featuring innovative temporary access solutions for accelerated delivery. We focus on minimising disruption while enhancing functionality and value for residential, healthcare, and education sectors.
Student Accommodation Services
We provide efficient maintenance and upgrade solutions tailored to student living requirements. Our services address high-traffic environments while maintaining safety and comfort standards. With experience across university partnerships, we deliver practical improvements that enhance resident satisfaction and property longevity through responsive, quality-focused execution.
People
Sam Frame
Managing Director
With over 45 years of industry experience, Sam Frame leads our strategic direction, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence across all projects. He champions our core values while driving growth and innovation.
Gordon Spence
Finance Director
Gordon Spence oversees financial strategy and compliance, bringing decades of expertise in managing large-scale property sector budgets and ensuring fiscal responsibility across our 25m annual operations.
Phil Bull
National Business Development Manager
Phil Bull leads our client relationship strategy, leveraging sector knowledge to expand our national footprint while maintaining our commitment to quality and community-focused service delivery.
Gary Minshull
HSQ Manager
Gary Minshull ensures health, safety, and quality standards across all projects, implementing rigorous compliance frameworks that reflect our accreditations and commitment to industry-leading practices.
Clare Walker
Head of HR
Clare Walker leads our people strategy, fostering a culture aligned with our 'How We Work' values while developing talent and ensuring employee wellbeing across our 200-strong workforce.
Questions
What sectors does Hankinson Whittle specialise in?
We work across housing, healthcare, education, heritage, student accommodation, commercial, and local authority sectors, providing tailored maintenance and refurbishment solutions for each.
Do you handle both small and large-scale projects?
Yes, our structure allows us to manage everything from minor repairs to multi-year frameworks, adapting our approach to project complexity and scale.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain industry-standard accreditations that ensure compliance and quality, with detailed certificates available upon request to demonstrate our commitment to best practices.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through experienced teams, integrated management systems, and adherence to our 'How We Work' values, we guarantee quality outcomes aligned with client specifications.
Are you a national contractor?
Yes, with seven strategically located offices, we deliver nationwide services while maintaining local knowledge and responsiveness in all regions we operate.
