Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd · Company 01786807 · Trading heritage since 1850
Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Witney
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd is a family business with a rich heritage dating back to 1850, specialising in high-quality construction and refurbishment projects. They have honed their skills over 160 years, working extensively with the University of Oxford and its colleges, demonstrating a deep understanding of sensitive environments and historic buildings. Their expertise extends to specialist refurbishments of listed buildings, including repair and maintenance of some of Oxford's most iconic structures.
The company undertakes a diverse range of projects, from student accommodation refurbishments and domestic dwelling extensions to complex upgrades within college property portfolios. They also handle smaller repair and maintenance works, including reactive call-outs and fire precaution upgrades. Richard Ward prides itself on its customer care, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality results, even on challenging and bespoke projects.
Their in-house joinery division further enhances their capability to manufacture bespoke items like staircases and sash windows to the highest standards.
Oxford
Restoration of a Senior Common Room in a historic college building, including the repair and treatment of 14th-century timberwork and beams, installation of a passenger lift, and use of traditional materials like lime plaster.
Client · Oxford College
Oxford
Refurbishment of a lodge for Exeter College, which won its category in the 2022 Oxford Preservation Trust awards.
Client · Exeter College
Oxford
Series of office refurbishments for an Oxford College client in King Edward Street.
Client · Oxford College
Oxford
Full restoration and M&E upgrade to a Historic Dining Hall for an Oxford College client.
Client · Oxford College
Oxford Botanical Gardens
Cleaning and preservation of the Danby Arch, working with University Estates and conservation team.
Client · Oxford Botanical Gardens
Wytham Woods, Oxford
Refurbishment of an original Swiss Chalet used as a research building for Oxford University Capital Projects.
Client · Oxford University Capital Projects
Oxford
Refurbishment of the internal area of the Goldie Building for Oriel College, including the introduction of pod type showers.
Client · Oriel College
Oxford
Refurbishment of a Senior Common Room, including uncovering and repairing 14th-century roofspace.
Oxford
Remodelling of a private house.
Oxford
Construction of a gardeners' store and facilities.
Oxford
Refurbishment of a residential property.
Oxford
Refurbishment and structural glass extension for a college.
Client · Oxford College
Exeter College, Magdalen College, Christchurch College, St. John's College, Savills Architecture & Building Consultancy, University Estates, Oxford University Capital Projects.
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Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd specialises in high-quality construction and refurbishment projects, often in historically sensitive environments, delivering beautifully finished results. Their listed services include Refurbishment, Restoration & heritage, Carpentry & joinery, Fit-out & interiors and M&E contracting.
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd is registered at First Floor 1 Des Roches Square, Witan Way, Witney, OX28 4BE, in South East.
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd states that it works across Oxfordshire and Oxford.
Accounts filed for the year to 2023 report 26 employees, which places the company in the 10-49 employees band.
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £6.1m and £16.0m. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Companies House lists Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd works in Residential, Education and Public.
Richard Ward (Oxford) Ltd was incorporated on 1984-01-27, though the company says it has traded since 1850.
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