Founded in 1960 by Cecil William Duke, CW Duke has built a distinguished reputation over nearly 60 years, emphasizing traditional values and modern thinking. The company specializes in building, refurbishment, and design schemes, putting people at the heart of their operations to deliver bespoke services and total solutions. They pride themselves on understanding client needs and aspirations to consistently deliver high-quality results.
CW Duke offers complete capability across a range of sectors including retail, commercial, residential, health, and education. Their team is dedicated to outstanding delivery, ensuring high standards and unbounding effort from senior management to the workforce. They are committed to understanding the positive impact their work has on customers' environments, consistently delivering outstanding quality and project outcomes.
The company highlights its expertise in building relationships and its team's dedication to understanding client requirements. They have a proven track record of delivering successful projects, earning the trust of clients, people, and subcontractors across the South West and beyond. Their approach ensures innovative solutions tailored to diverse client needs.
Transformation of a dilapidated former Public House into an inclusive community Hub, involving extensive structural support and complete floor to roof refurbishment. Services included full electrical and mechanical installations, tailored plumbing, new air quality and HVAC solutions, window replacement, bespoke joinery, and fire and safety protection.
Client · Wellspring Settlement
Thames Quarter - Children's Playroom
Reading
Conversion of a large ground floor storage room into a secure children's play area with breakout spaces and cinema. Works included a full strip out, CAT A & B refurbishment, full electrical and mechanical installations, HVAC integration, joinery works, kitchen installation, tiling, acoustic paneling, fire protection, and CCTV.
Client · M&G Investments and CBRE
Vintry Building, Bristol
Bristol City Centre
Complete strip out and refurbishment of an open office space into three separate office areas: collaboration spaces, individual desks, and a kitchen space. Included new partitions, separate distribution boards, additional air conditioning, and fixed booth seating.
Client · Ashville Asset Management Ltd.
Kings Court, Bath
Bath
Full refurbishment of office floor areas, reception, and amenities, including redecoration, new M&E throughout, flooring, and internal features to bring office spaces back to life.
Client · Project and Building Consultancy
Gilbert House and 41 Corn Street, Bristol
Bristol
Complete transformation of a 1930's listed building (Gilbert House) and a 1960's office block (41 Corn Street) into usable, inspiring office spaces. Works included bringing the buildings up to date while preserving charming features and incorporating modern interior design.
Client · IVRE
The Woodworks Project, Roseberry Road
Bath, Somerset
Detailed alterations to a Bath stone workshop to provide a new home for a charity, including improved access, layout, and function. Works included roof repair, M&E install, new walls and floor, and full decoration.
Client · Alpina Property Consultant LTD
Office Refurb & New Battery Build Unit
Wiltshire
Full refurbishment of existing offices and a new build battery build and test facility. Office refurbishment included replacing M&E works, providing access corridors, and reconfiguring internal decoration. Battery build unit included M&E works, civil and structure works.
Questions about C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd from the record on this page
What does C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd do?
CW Duke Ltd is a principle contractor and specialist in building, refurbishment, and fit-out projects across the South West, offering HVAC, MEP, and Design & Build services. Their listed services include Main contractor, Refurbishment, Fit-out & interiors, Design & build and M&E contracting.
What areas does C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd cover?
C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd states that it works across South West, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Somerset and Reading.
How many people work at C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd?
Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 23 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
What is C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd's turnover?
C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £2.1m and £5.7m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-06-30.
What accreditations does C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd hold?
C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd displays CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, Gas Safety Register, National Association of Shopfitters and BM Trada on its website.
What sectors does C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd work in?
C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd works in Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Retail and Residential.
When was C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd established?
C.W.Duke & Sons Ltd was incorporated on 1993-05-10, though the company says it has traded since 1960.
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