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Forbes West Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor·Head office Staffordshire

About from company website

Forbes West is a family-run construction business based in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, with a trading history dating back to 1866. As main contractors and principal contractors, we handle all aspects of projects from groundworks to finishing touches, specialising in commercial refurbishment and building construction. We are committed to providing a first-class, efficient, and friendly customer service, working collaboratively with clients to ensure successful projects completed on time and within budget.

Our services encompass a wide range, including heating and plumbing, joinery, maintenance, and a full range of building and construction services for various sectors. Our team is experienced and works to CDM Regulations, ensuring safe working practices. We have a strong track record with commercial and industrial clients in sectors such as licensed trade, healthcare, education, sports facilities, and industrial spaces.

We offer advice on cost savings and provide detailed programming and regular cost updates to our clients.

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Project experience from company website

Treatment Centre, Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent

Treatment Centre, Queens Hospital, Burton on Trent

Burton on Trent

Complete reconfiguration and refurbishment of a bedded ward area, clinical spaces, admin offices and wet rooms. Works included fire doors, suspended ceilings, decoration, flooring, mechanical and electrical modifications, nurse call and medical gases.

Client · University Hospitals of Derby and Burton

Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne, Derbyshire

Melbourne, Derbyshire

Complete bar area redesign including manufacture of a new bespoke bar counter and back fitting, along with bar cellar modifications, decoration, flooring and electrical modifications.

Client · Staunton Harold Sailing Club

Molson Coors Brewery, Burton on Trent

Molson Coors Brewery, Burton on Trent

Burton on Trent

Wide range of projects including construction of new workshops and lab areas, from concrete foundations through to decoration, flooring, plumbing and suspended ceilings, as well as general areas refurbishments and upgrades.

Client · Molson Coors

Accreditations from company website

  • Altius approved Contractor
  • CHASS compliant
  • Construction Line registered
  • Gas Safe

Clients mentioned from company website

Cripwell Building Services, Molson Coors, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, Ideal Standard, Burton College, Derby College, Punch Taverns, Staunton Harold Sailing Club.

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What does Forbes West Ltd do?

Forbes West is a family-run construction business offering commercial building and refurbishment services in the Midlands. We pride ourselves on quality, efficiency, and customer service. Their listed services include Main contractor, Refurbishment, Groundworks, Heating & ventilation and Plumbing.

Where is Forbes West Ltd based?

Forbes West Ltd is registered at 128 Tutbury Road, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0NU, in East Midlands.

What areas does Forbes West Ltd cover?

Forbes West Ltd states that it works across Midlands.

How many people work at Forbes West Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 12 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

What is Forbes West Ltd's turnover?

Forbes West 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 £1.2m and £3.2m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Forbes West Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Forbes West Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-04-30.

What accreditations does Forbes West Ltd hold?

Forbes West Ltd displays Altius approved Contractor, CHASS compliant, Construction Line registered and Gas Safe on its website.

What sectors does Forbes West Ltd work in?

Forbes West Ltd works in Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Leisure and Industrial.

When was Forbes West Ltd established?

Forbes West Ltd was incorporated on 2006-03-01, though the company says it has traded since 1866.

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