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Icknield Builders

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

About from company website

David Nott and Sons Ltd, incorporating Icknield Builders, has been established since 1947, making it a family-owned builder and public works main contractor with a proven track record of over 70 years. They are NHBC and Construction Line registered, serving local, regional, and national clients with a high standard of building services for both commercial and domestic needs. The company is experienced and infrastructured to design, build, and manage projects of every scale, from new builds to heritage properties.

They offer a wide range of contracting services, including site management, drawing and design, and build and manage capabilities. David Nott and Sons pride themselves on being at the forefront of the latest products and techniques, offering customizable options and competitive rates. All works undertaken are insured and guaranteed to meet and exceed expectations, with a focus on personalized attention based on specific client needs.

They are fully equipped to tackle complex projects, bringing clients' visions to life. Notable projects include the Wardown Park Bespoke Bandstand with a cast pile and reinforced ring beam foundation, the Sir Captain Thomas Moore 100th Birthday Memorial Garden featuring soft landscaping and concrete planters, and the Richmond Hill East Campus modular classrooms new build. They also completed the Wandon Park Community Cycle and Walkway, the Challney High School for Boys extension, the Someries Infant School with retainer foundations and waterproofing, and an apartment complex new build development with a steel frame infill.

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Project experience from company website

WARDOWN PARK - BESPOKE BANDSTAND

CAST PILE WITH REINFORCED RING BEAM FOUNDATION POLISHED CONCRETE BASE

SIR CAPTAIN THOMAS MOORE - 100TH BIRTHDAY MEMORIAL GARDEN

SOFT LANDSCAPING INCLUDING OAK SLEEPER PRIVACY WALL, SOFT SURFACE FOOTPATH CAST CONCRETE PLANTERS WITH STAINLESS HANDRAILS, HARDWOOD SEATING AREA AND PLANTING

RICHMOND HILL EAST CAMPUS - MODULAR CLASSROOMS NEW BUILD

PILE AND RING BEAM FOUNDATION, DRAINAGE, EXTERNAL TARMAC PLAYGROUND AND SHELTER

WANDON PARK - COMMUNITY CYCLE AND WALKWAY WITH COMMUNAL PLAY PARK

DESIGN MANAGED BUILT

CHALLNEY HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS - LARGE INDEPENDENT TRADITIONAL BUILD EXTENSION WITH LINK

This project involved a lot of compliance measures to make sure we followed industry standards adequately. Successfully completed on time and within budget, it's a great example of delivering on our promise of quality work while ensuring absolute client satisfaction.

SOMERIES INFANT SCHOOL - TRADITIONAL BUILD

SOMERIES INFANT SCHOOL - TRADITIONAL BUILD

RETAINER FOUNDATIONS AND WATERPROOFING. If you're looking for a certified contractor to manage a really complex job, consider this project a testament to our abilities. We managed to deliver excellent results on schedule and under budget. We worked closely with the client to understand their needs and preferences, and the successful outcome speaks for itself.

APARTMENT COMPLEX - NEW BUILT DEVELOPMENT

STEEL FRAME INFILL. While working on this project, we were very poignant about the materials and footprint of our work. We worked together with the client in order to manage their expectations and deliver the kind of results they desired.

BEDFORD HOSPITAL

BEDFORD HOSPITAL

This project involved a lot of compliance measures to make sure we followed industry standards adequately. Successfully completed on time and within budget, it's a great example of delivering on our promise of quality work while ensuring absolute client satisfaction.

Client · NHS

Accreditations from company website

  • NHBC
  • Construction Line

Clients mentioned from company website

Borough Councils, Architectural Design and build, NHS.

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Questions about Icknield Builders from the record on this page

What does Icknield Builders do?

David Nott & Sons Ltd, established in 1947, is a family-owned main contractor and public works company with a proven track record in delivering high-specification projects. Their listed services include Main contractor, Design & build, Extensions, Modular & offsite construction and Civil engineering.

Where is Icknield Builders based?

Icknield Builders is registered at Rear 102 Icknield Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2PA, in East of England.

What areas does Icknield Builders cover?

Icknield Builders states that it works across Local and Regional.

How many people work at Icknield Builders?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 13 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.

What is Icknield Builders's turnover?

Icknield Builders 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 £840k and £2.2m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is Icknield Builders still trading?

Companies House lists Icknield Builders as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-06-30.

What accreditations does Icknield Builders hold?

Icknield Builders displays NHBC and Construction Line on its website.

What sectors does Icknield Builders work in?

Icknield Builders works in Residential, Commercial, Public, Healthcare and Education.

When was Icknield Builders established?

Icknield Builders was incorporated on 1978-06-07, though the company says it has traded since 1947.

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