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London Climate Action Week

While celebrating London Climate Action Week it is important to play our part to fight climate change.

Charity Update – Montane Summer Spine Challenger 2025

Congrats to Rob for completing the Montane Summer Spine Challenger South 2025!

Hestia Garden Revamp

Yesterday, nine of our staff volunteered with Hestia to revitalise the garden at one of their mental health accommodations

Sykes Head Office Illustration

Our Business Administrator, Sasha created this illustration of our office building and we are proud to display it on the top floor of our Bloomsbury head office.

1st EOT Anniversary

A year ago today, our Managing Director Chris O’ Donnell announced that Sykes had become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Eid Celebration with Hestia

Sykes were delighted to volunteer with our charity of the year, Hestia for their Eid party!

The 266th Anniversary of our Earliest Recorded Works!

Sykes & Son are today celebrating the 266th Anniversary of our earliest recorded works!

Tower of London East Gate Barrier Complete

We are delighted to announce the completion and unveiling of the East Gate Barrier at the Tower of London!

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Our Apprentices: Past and Present

During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we conducted three interviews with employees who have completed, or are currently doing an apprenticeship with Sykes.

National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Mary Willis

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to highlight one of our earliest apprentices Mary Willis.

Fishmonger’s Hall Grand Staircase & Entrance Hall Complete

We are excited to announce the completion of the Grand Staircase & Entrance Halls’ specialist decorating project for The Fishmongers’​ Company.

4-year Anniversary of Move from Essex Street

National Volunteer Day with Hestia

Sykes Technical Breakfast in Guildhall – Apprenticeships & Reskilling

CoL – The Girls School Summer Works Completion

COL Taking Climate Action Report 2024

Sykes Attended Hayes Job Fair

Historic Royal Palace (HRP) Contract Resecured

Sykes are excited to have joined The 5% Club

Lee Burkett 40-year Anniversary at Sykes

Fishmonger Hall Progress

Fishmonger Hall Commenced

Tower Bridge 130-year Anniversary

LSE OCS Wins RICS Award

COL Responsible Procurement Impact Report

Charity Update – Summer 2024 268-mile Spine Challenge

Sykes attend Hestia’s Volunteer Awards 2024

Sykes were honoured to be invited to Hestia’s annual Volunteer Awards

Orangery at Kensington Palace reopens

Sykes were invited to complete the fine decoration works to the Orangery at Kensington Palace

Contract Award – English Heritage

Sykes are excited to have resecured and commenced our Fabric and M&E Maintenance contracts with English Heritage

Sykes & Son Ltd are Celebrating 265 Years of Business

Sykes are celebrating 265 years of operating throughout London

Charity Update – 160-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger

Our QHSE Manager underwent a 160-mile charity Walk to raise money for Hestia

M&E Contract Award – City of London

Sykes are delighted to announce that we have resecured a MTC for M&E minor works with the City of London Corporation.

Heart of the City business leaders breakfast event at Mansion House

Sykes were represented by our QHSE Manager, Robert Watkins at the Heart of the City business leaders breakfast event at Mansion House.

Broad Street Place and Eldon Street

This was a strip out project that Sykes undertook across adjacent 2 buildings for the City of London.

1 Alfred Place – Strip Out Works

This was a strip out project that Sykes undertook for the City of London.

Chiswell Street – Office Refurbishment

Sykes recently completed a Cat A refurbishment project on behalf of the City of London Corporation

Sykes Gets Artistic – LSE Central Building (Legacy Artwork)

Sykes recently completed the installation of an impressive piece of structural artwork at the LSE

Sykes Hosts Technical Breakfast at Kensington Palace

Sykes hosted a Technical Breakfast event at Kensington Palace

Halow250 10th Edition – Final Charity Bike Ride – Perfect10

Team Sykes recently took part in the Halow250 10th Edition Final Charity Bile ride.

The Old Curiosity Shop – Works Complete

Sykes have recently completed works to the 16th Century, Old Curiosity Shop

TCS London Marathon 2023

Our Mechanical Supervisor, Darrel Conway completed the TCS London Marathon 2023

Contract Award – The London Library

Sykes have been awarded a 3 year contract to deliver M&E maintenance for The London Library

Andrew Burr Announces His Retirement

Andrew Burr announces his retirement as Managing Director after more than 40 years at Sykes & Son Limited.

Valentine’s Day Charity Bake Sale

We had a great turn out at our Valentine’s Day bake sale with all the proceeds going to our charity partner for, End Youth Homelessness.

Halow250 (10th edition) Annual Charity Bike Ride

The Halow250 annual charity bike ride is being held on 28th-30th April and is the 10th and last edition of the charity ride.

As always, Sykes will have a strong team involved all trying to complete the 250 mile route in under 48 hours.

Gas and Petrochemical Company

This is a fast track fit out project with a forecast value in the region of £6M over a 6-month period, working across 6 floors of a Gas and Petrochemical Company’s Head Office near Victoria.

Works Are Progressing At The Old Curiosity Shop

Works are now progressing in earnest at Sykes’ project at the Old Curiosity Shop, a 16th Century shop near Holborn Station, upon the London School of Economics’ campus.

Italian Consulate

Following extensive negotiations, Sykes & Son Ltd have been awarded the hard services maintenance for the Italian Consulate.

This contract commences on the 1st of February 2023.

MONTANE Spine Challenge 2023

We are proud to say that Robert Watkins Grad IOSH AIFSM MIIRSM, our QHSE manager has completed the MONTANE Spine Challenger 2023.

A truly epic challenge that test’s the physical resilience and mental fortitude of all it’s competitors!

King’s Gallery At Kensington Palace

Sykes’ project in the King’s Gallery at Kensington Palace is nearly complete.

IQ Batch 5 Student Accommodation – Passive Fire Protection Works

With a monumental task ahead of Sykes we had more than 75 operatives working each day on these sites.

Charity Of The Year 2023 – End Youth Homelessness

Sykes confirm “End Youth Homelessness” as our chosen charity of the year for 2023

New Mattresses Arrive at Guilford Street

We recently donated to some new mattresses to The Sick Children’s Trust at 10 Guilford Street House to help make a difference for the families to have a good nights sleep

The UK’s Oldest Construction Company

Since 2019, the honour of being the UK’s oldest construction company has been bestowed to Sykes & Son Limited.

Coopers Restaurant – M&E Project

We recently carried out refurbishment works to the ground and basement levels at Coopers Restaurant for LSE, upgrading existing dining areas, the restaurant kitchen and their associated connected spaces.

Working Minds

Sykes & Son Limited is supporting the Working Minds campaign to support small businesses to recognise and respond to the signs of work-related stress.

Climate Action for SME’s

Sykes are taking part in the ‘Climate for SME’s: 4 Steps to Action’ training programme.

Charity Sky Diving Event

The Sykes team took to the skies over the weekend and had an amazing time.

Dr Johnson’s House – External Decorations Project (Grade II Listed Building) 

Sykes recently secured and completed this £60k external decorations project to the Grade II listed former home of the 18th century writer, Samuel Johnson.

Sykes & Son Limited show support to the Armed Forces.

Sykes & Son Limited are delighted to be able to offer practical support to the armed forces.

Project underway at The Old Curiosity Shop

Sykes are currently working with Dolmen Conservation & Joinery on an external project at The Old Curiosity Shop, Holborn, London.

Two Fundraising Challenges Completed

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing two tough challenges over the weekend.

Sykes host technical breakfast at Fishmonger’s Hall

Sykes hosted a fascinating ‘Technical Breakfast’ event at Fishmonger’s Hall yesterday, with Patrick Baty, ‘The Paint Detective’ speaking on ‘The Use of Colour ca.1820 – 1955’.

Team Sykes complete the 9th Halow250 bike ride event

Congratulations to the Sykes team and all that took part in the Halow250 event last weekend.

Sykes are proud to support The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

Sykes are proud to support Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, the only charity that provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.

Sykes have partnered with Ecologi

Sykes & Son Ltd have partnered with Ecologi to help offset our carbon emissions

M&E maintenance contract secured with The Corporation of The Church House

Sykes are proud to announce that we have been awarded a new multi-year M&E maintenance contract with The Corporation of The Church House.

Sykes confirm Charity of the Year 2022

Sykes visit Paint360 Team to discuss our paint recycling

Our QHSE Manager visited the Paint360 team in Halesowen to discuss the closed loop recycling of our paint and containers.

Team Sykes completes Trekfest 2021

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing Trekfest 2021 on Saturday 18th September 2021

An update on our fine decorating works at Fishmongers Hall

An update on the latest phase of restoration works at Fishmongers Hall

Team Sykes completes the Heritage 100 Bike Ride

Congratulations to Team Sykes for completing the first of our two summer challenges, Heritage 100 Bike Ride on Saturday 21st August 2021.

Sykes taking part in two big fundraising challenges this summer

This summer, Sykes are taking part in two big fundraising challenges to raise much needed funds for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity.

Sykes featured on Kensington Palace documentary

The Sykes team were featured in the ‘Kensington Palace: Behind Closed Doors’ documentary on Channel 5 last week.

Sykes join a new corporate membership programme developed by Coram’s Fields, our charity partner.

Sykes & Son are delighted to announce that we are a Founder Member of Connecting Futures, a brand new corporate membership programme developed by Coram’s Fields, our charity partner.

An exciting project has commenced at Stationers Hall

Sykes started the new year with the commencement of a major project at the Grade I listed Stationers Hall.

Sykes completes major project for The Law Society

Just ahead of Christmas 2020, Sykes completed a multi-million-pound, design and build refurbishment of 113 Chancery Lane for The Law Society.

We’ve Moved!

After 261 years on Essex Street, we’re now getting settled into our new head office in Bloomsbury.

Fine Decorations Project Completed at The Wallace Collection

Sykes have completed a project to the main staircase at The Wallace Collection and carried out fine decorations to the ceiling, gilding, graining and marbling throughout.

Sykes acquire new yard and stores facility

Sykes are delighted to announce that we have recently acquired a new yard and stores facility.

Sykes achieve fire door certification

Sykes are now accredited installers of timber fire doors (SDI 14) under the IFCC scheme

Sykes donate company records dating back to 1900 to LMA

London Metropolitan Archives have agreed to receive our donation of company records dating back to 1900.

Sykes host lime seminar at HM Tower of London

Our staff and clients enjoyed a training day hosted by Sykes with Nigel from The Lime Centre.

Summer 2019 Update

An update on our busy summer 2019

Introducing the new Fulham Palace

A great video on the restored and reopened Fulham Palace

Sir Elton John and David Furnish Gallery at the V&A Museum

Our decorating team have been putting the finishing touches on the new Sir Elton John and David Furnish Gallery at the V&A Museum

Framework Agreements Secured with the City of London

Sykes have secured 3 new framework agreements with one of our most valued and long-term clients

The New Drive at Fulham Palace

Watch our time-lapse video which highlights our work to overhaul the driveway at the Grade I listed Fulham Palace