JCW provide building fabric and handy person services across the UK. Industries we work with include schools, universities and government bodies in the public sector, as well as the leisure, retail and commercial sector. Our team of fully qualified, chartered and professional engineers are multi-disciplined and supported by our team in the Leicester, Cambridge, Cardiff, Bristol, Leeds, Ipswich and Edinburgh offices.

Why choose JCW?

We can provide a fully bespoke national building fabric and handy person service through our team of employed* engineers and handy people. Whether you are looking for a planned regime which can reduce future problems and reduce overall costs or a reactive based contract, we can tailor a package to suit you and your businesses requirements. You can rest assured that all work conducted is by experienced and insured engineers and handy people.

The building fabric and handy person services we offer… 


National Building Fabric Service

We can provide flexible and cost effective building fabric services nationally, to ensure your property portfolio is kept in the best possible condition, which will protect your staff and customers as well as your brand image.

The building fabric services we provide include, but are not limited to:

  • Joinery

  • Tiling

  • Ceilings

  • Plastering

  • Painting

  • Hazardous waste removal

  • Non-hazardous waste removal

  • Hygienic specialist cleans


National Handy Person Service

Our team of handy people are on hand to support or building fabric service and we can arrange for both planned and reactive tasks to be completed. Our trained and qualified handy people are available nationally, fully insured and available 24/7.

The handy people services we provide include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring fixtures and fittings are in good working order

  • Changing light bulbs

  • Changing fuses

  • Minor plumbing and carpentry work

  • Patch repair to walls

  • Replacement ceiling tiles

  • Replacement carpet tiles

  • Clearing and general cleaning

  • Moving furniture or equipment

  • Minor gardening and landscaping maintenance

  • Footpath maintenance

  • Painting and decorating

  • General external property maintenance


National Grounds Maintenance Services

We all know that first impressions count so making sure your external areas are tidy, clean and safe is paramount when receiving visitors, employees, potential customers and members of the public to your premises.

Working with a huge range of industries we understand that each external space will serve a variety of purposes. We can provide a bespoke solution to your grounds maintenance requirements whether that is a one off tidy up or a planned regime, we can help.

The range of services we provide include, but are not limited to:

  • Lawn maintenance

  • Gardening

  • Hedge cutting

  • Tree works including planting, felling and surgery

  • Pruning, weeding and cultivation of shrub beds

  • Irrigation system maintenance and repair

  • Snow clearance and gritting

  • Litter clearing and emptying bins

  • Maintenance of hard services such as paths, sports courts etc

  • Fencing

  • Gutter clearing

  • Pest control


National Disaster Recovery Services

Fire, Smoke and Flood cause damage and the cleaning of damaged areas goes far beyond what just the eye can see. The proper restoration and decontamination in the aftermath of fire and flood to commercial and leisure premises is paramount to the health and safety of the public.

The JCW disaster recovery team can repair and re-commission systems, on top of the essential professional decontamination process to ensure HVAC, commercial gas and electrical systems are safe and performing correctly.


National Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Services 

JCW are also specialist mechanical and electrical engineers. Our experienced engineers deliver mechanical and electrical maintenance on both a planned and reactive basis, and we continually refine our methodology and practices to ensure you get the very best, most cost-effective solution for your business.

Our highly experienced team of engineers and technicians are available 24/7, providing a comprehensive range of services from general M&E support through to appliance testing and scheduled, preventative maintenance.


*Please Note: Some specialist services may be conducted by an approved contractor through our Specialist Supply Chain.


JCW Engineers offer a broad range of skills and are experienced in working within various client conditions…


Health and Safety and Your Responsibilities

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places legal duties on employers to protect the employed through the provision of a safe working environment. Statutory Compliance is a legal requirement and normally the responsibility lies with a nominated person or team within the compliant company. JCW work with Operations Manager, Facilities Manager, Building Managers or Health, Safety and Compliance Managers. All can be tasked with the responsibility of Statutory Compliance and we will be happy to support you.

If you want to find out more about your responsibilities with regard to electrical testing in the workplace then download our free eBook - A Guide to Electrical Compliance and Testing by clicking here.